Corin’s OPSInsight Gains FDA Clearance for Total Hip Replacement
The new cloud-based software brings Corin's Optimized Positioning System onto a dynamic online platform for use in total hip arthroplasty.
First Naviswiss Surgeries in Japan
The Naviswiss total hip replacement application is image-free and provides the surgeon with accurate information on cup alignment, leg length and offset.
3D-Side Launches Customize Software in the U.S.
3D-Side announces U.S. launch of Customize, the web-based platform to efficiently communicate, produce and design patient-specific implants.
Pixee Medical Granted CE Mark for Augmented Reality Knee Replacement Navigation
Knee+ technology combines computer vision and deep learning algorithms and works with off-the-shelf AR glasses to track instruments and implants.
OrthoGrid and nView Partner on OR Efficiency
The companies will pair alignment and guidance technology with real-time 3D imaging to increase surgical accuracy and efficiency in the OR.
OrthoSensor Gains 510(k) Alignment Clearance for VERASENSE for use with Zimmer Biomet’s Persona Knee
OrthoSensor was granted FDA 510(k) clearance for Alignment capabilities with VERASENSE™ Sensor-Assisted Technology for use with Zimmer Biomet's Persona Knee.
7 Digital Tools We Wanted to See at AAOS
Robotic systems would have undoubtedly received major play at the Annual Meeting. We pulled together recent strategic activity to provide greater insight.
Enabling Technology is Here to Stay
The “wait and see” period for enabling technology in orthopedics is over. Commentary from executives and spending patterns of the largest orthopedic companies affirmed that message in the first three months of 2020.
RSIP Vision Debuts AI for 3D Knee Image Reconstruction
RSIP Vision introduced an artificial intelligence-based tool for 3D modeling of knee joints from easily-procured x-ray images.
Episurf Medical Granted EU Patent for 3D Visualisation
Episurf Medical will receive a European patent addressing 3D visualization of joints.
M&A | Partnerships
OrthoGrid and nView Partner on OR Efficiency
The companies will pair alignment and guidance technology with real-time 3D imaging to increase surgical accuracy and efficiency in the OR.
ATEC to Acquire EOS imaging
Alphatec/ATEC entered into an agreement to acquire EOS imaging for nearly USD $122 million in cash and equity. The transaction is slated to close in 3Q20.
SeaSpine, 7D Surgical Enter Co-marketing Agreement
SeaSpine and 7D Surgical entered into a strategic alliance to integrate and co-market their combined product offerings, and develop SeaSpine-specific instrumentation for use with the Machine-vision Image Guided Surgery platform for spinal and cranial surgeries.
Market Reviews
Robotics Recap: Orthopedic Executives Remain Bullish
The first quarter of 2019 was an active one for robotic and digital surgery developments. As adoption of digital surgery tools increases, leadership from joint replacement and spine companies indicate they have seen a direct sales benefit from upselling and product pull through.
Products
First Naviswiss Surgeries in Japan
The Naviswiss total hip replacement application is image-free and provides the surgeon with accurate information on cup alignment, leg length and offset.
3D-Side Launches Customize Software in the U.S.
3D-Side announces U.S. launch of Customize, the web-based platform to efficiently communicate, produce and design patient-specific implants.
RSIP Vision Debuts AI for 3D Knee Image Reconstruction
RSIP Vision introduced an artificial intelligence-based tool for 3D modeling of knee joints from easily-procured x-ray images.
Regulatory
Corin’s OPSInsight Gains FDA Clearance for Total Hip Replacement
The new cloud-based software brings Corin's Optimized Positioning System onto a dynamic online platform for use in total hip arthroplasty.
Pixee Medical Granted CE Mark for Augmented Reality Knee Replacement Navigation
Knee+ technology combines computer vision and deep learning algorithms and works with off-the-shelf AR glasses to track instruments and implants.
Naviswiss Gains Japan Regulatory Approval for Hip Navigation
Naviswiss is entering the Japanese market with its miniaturized surgical navigation for hip replacement.