Study Results: Smith+Nephew’s OXINIUM on XLPE for Total Hips
Study results indicate that procedures using OXINIUM on XLPE had the lowest risk of revision of all bearing combinations for any reason beyond 10 years.
Products
Conformis Settles Patent Dispute with Zimmer Biomet
Conformis and Zimmer Biomet settled disputes related to patient-specific instrument patents for use with off-the-shelf knee, hip and shoulder implants.
First Korean Patent Approval for Episurf Medical
The patent covers Episurf Medical's 3D-based damage marking technology, central to the Episealer® implant system.
Smith+Nephew Launches New JOURNEY II Unicompartmental Knee
The new system debuts a lateral-specific tibia baseplate and an increased size range for femoral components and medial tibia baseplates.
DJO’s Outpatient Risk Algorithm 6-Month Trial Available
The risk stratification tool intends to help surgeons transition more total joint arthroplasty cases to outpatient or same-day discharge.
Exactech Announces First Shoulder Surgery with Equinoxe plus VERASENSE Sensor
The combination provides data to help surgeons determine optimal joint tension and implant sizing in reverse shoulder procedures.
LimaCorporate Completes First Total Shoulder with Smart SPACE 3D Positioner
The Smart SPACE digital platform gives real time feedback regarding implant positioning and is customized for every patient.
BandGrip Enters Exclusive Agreement with Medline
BandGrip bandages offer non-invasive closure of incisions following procedures such as total joint replacement, rotator cuff repair, etc.
Episealer Knee Preliminary Study Results
Preliminary results from a study of Episurf Medical's Episealer® Knee implant show good patient satisfaction and good knee function.
Episurf Granted Additional U.S. Patent
Episurf Medical received another Notice of Allowance for a U.S. patent that addresses devices and processes to facilitate treatment of joint lesions with osteochondral grafts.