FH Ortho Launches Arrow Prime Advanced Shoulder Instruments
This launch represents a significant milestone in the company's strategy to become a global leader in the shoulder replacement space.
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Study Results: Exactech Equinoxe Shoulder Among Lowest Published Fracture Rates
The extensive study addressed rare and challenging types of scapula fractures after reverse total shoulder replacement surgery.
OrthoPediatrics Announces 1,000th Procedure with PNP | FEMUR
The Pediatric Nailing Platform | FEMUR rigid intramedullary nail launched in 2018 to address trauma and deformity correction.
Medacta Receives FDA Clearance for the Lateralized Glenosphere
The clearance expands Medacta's shoulder replacement offerings, broadening the range of options for reverse shoulder arthroplasty.
Integra Claws Back from Massive April Declines
DJO Expects Improved Growth in 2020 Second Half
Exactech Transitions Equinoxe Stemless Shoulder to 3D Laser Printing Process
The bone-conserving anatomic total shoulder is now being manufactured using direct metal printing with high precision lasers to create its porous bone cage.
Wright Medical’s First Shoulder Procedure with BLUEPRINT Mixed Reality Technology
The Mayo Clinic performed the first-ever shoulder procedure using 3-dimensional holographic views displayed by BLUEPRINT mixed reality.
Engage Surgical Gains FDA Clearance for Cementless Partial Knee
This is reported to be the only cementless partial knee system available in the U.S. It is cleared for both cementless or cemented fixation.
Medacta Gains CE Mark for Shoulder Implants
The two components allow surgeons to widen clinical use of the system by addressing more patient morphologies and pathologies.
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.
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.
Arthrosurface OVO with Inlay Glenoid Total Shoulder Study Update
Study results indicate that use of Arthrosurface's OVO® with Inlay Glenoid Shoulder Arthroplasty System to treat glenohumeral OA yielded improved clinical outcomes, no reoperations or radiographic loosening and a high rate of return to activity.
BioPoly Granted U.S. Patent for Implant Technology
BioPoly was granted an additional U.S. patent for its partial resurfacing implants.
Integra Primed for Orthopedic Growth After Transitional 2019
LimaCorporate Completes First Total Shoulder Case Using Smart SPACE Planning Software
LimaCorporate announced the first total shoulder replacement procedure to employ Smart SPACE digital planning software.
Adoption of Robotics and Cementless Knees Drove Stryker Growth in 2019
RSIP Vision Launched an AI-based Shoulder Replacement Planning Tool
RSIP Vision launched an artificial intelligence-based shoulder replacement solution for integration into surgical planning platforms.
Medacta Gains FDA Clearance for MyShoulder Placement Guides
Medacta was granted FDA 510(k) clearance to market MyShoulder Placement Guides for use with the Medacta Shoulder and associated instrumentation.
Shoulder Innovations Gains Clearance for InSet Plus Augmented Glenoids
Shoulder Innovations received FDA 510(k) clearance to market InSet Plus™ augmented glenoids for the InSet™ Total Shoulder.
LimaCorporate, TechMah Gain FDA Clearance for Smart SPACE Digital Technology
LimaCorporate received FDA 510(k) clearance to market the Smart SPACE Shoulder 3D Planner & 3D Positioner.
DJO Joint Replacement Growth Driven by New Products
Stryker Acquires Wright Medical, Speeds Path to Leadership in Extremities
Stryker acquires Wright Medical for $30.75 per share, total equity value of $4 billion.
Integra LifeSciences Sees Modest Orthopedic Growth from Dedicated Sales Channel
Medacta Gains CE Mark for Lateralized Glenosphere
Medacta received CE Mark approval for a lateralized glenosphere component, expanding its range of reverse shoulder replacement options.
Arthrosurface OVO with Inlay Glenoid Total Shoulder Study Update
Results of a study of Arthrosurface's OVO® with Inlay Glenoid Shoulder Arthroplasty System demonstrated excellent clinical benefits, including pain relief and increased range of motion in patients with glenohumeral arthritis.
Zimmer Biomet Recalls Certain Legacy Biomet Products
Zimmer Biomet voluntarily recalled various legacy Biomet products due to cleaning processes that could lead to elevated bacterial endotoxin and residual debris.
Integra LifeSciences Reports 2Q19 Orthopedic Revenue of $21.8MM, -1.2% vs. 2Q18
BioPoly Signs Exclusive U.K. Distribution Agreement with Hospital Innovations
BioPoly entered into an exclusive agreement with Hospital Innovations Ltd. to distribute BioPoly® partial resurfacing products throughout the U.K.
Medacta Receives Japan Regulatory Approval for MyShoulder Placement Guides
Medacta gained regulatory approval for MyShoulder Placement Guides in Japan, for use in arthroplasty procedures.
ExactechGPS Study Results: Knee and Shoulder Replacement
Study results indicate that use of Exactech's ExactechGPS® computer-assisted technology yielded an improved surgical experience in knee and shoulder joint reconstruction.
DJO Launches AltiVate Reverse Short Stem Shoulder in the U.S.
DJO commenced U.S. launch of the AltiVate Reverse® Short Stem shoulder arthroplasty system.
Integra LifeSciences Reports 1Q19 Orthopedic Revenue of $22.7MM, +0.2% vs. 1Q18
Shoulder Innovations Announces Long Term Data for Inset Glenoid
Shoulder Innovations' InSet Glenoid demonstrated long-term efficacy and safety in total shoulder replacement to reconstruct deficient, arthritic glenoid bone.
Shoulder Innovations: First Human Use of InSet Humeral Short Stem
Shoulder Innovations announced the successful first human use of the InSet Humeral short stem system.
Exactech Acquires XpandOrtho
Exactech acquired XpandOrtho, a designer of soft tissue balancing instruments for knee replacement.
Integra LifeSciences Reports 4Q18 Orthopedic Revenue of $25.4MM, -8.1% vs. 4Q17
Integra LifeSciences Launches Titan Reverse Shoulder System-S
Integra LifeSciences commenced full market launch of the Integra® Titan Reverse Shoulder System-S, featuring a new glenoid baseplate design.
Integra Enters Agreement to Develop a Short Stem and Stemless Shoulder System
Integra LifeSciences entered into a license and development agreement with Consortium of Focused Orthopedists for a short stem and stemless shoulder.
LimaCorporate Launches SMR TT Hybrid Glenoid
LimaCorporate has grown its SMR Shoulder system with launch of the SMR TT Hybrid Glenoid component.
Shoulder Innovations Gains FDA Clearance for InSet Humeral Short Stem
Shoulder Innovations received FDA 510(k) clearance to market the InSet Humeral Short Stem.
Integra LifeSciences Reports 3Q18 Revenue
AAOS Launches Shoulder and Elbow Registry
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons launched the Shoulder and Elbow Registry in the U.S.
Shoulder Innovations Closes $2.5MM Funding
Shoulder Innovations closed a US $2.5MM round of funding to support new product development and growth of its inset glenoid platform technology.
Arthrosurface Launches OVOMotion Stemless Total Shoulder
Arthrosurface commenced U.S. launch of the OVOMotion stemless shoulder arthroplasty system.
Catalyst OrthoScience Launches 3-Peg Glenoid Implant
Catalyst OrthoScience commenced launch of its 3-Peg Glenoid implant, to be used with the CSR total shoulder.
Joint Reconstruction Expected to Continue with Steady Growth
The 1H18 performance of companies that make up ~80% of the joint reconstruction market achieved 4.1% growth vs. 1H17. These companies posted 2.4% growth in 1H17 vs. 1H16. Here is a look at past activity and future predictions for hip, knee and extremities.
Wright Medical Reports 2Q18 Revenue
Zimmer Biomet Ortho Revenue +4% vs. 2Q17
Medacta Gains FDA Clearance for Short Humeral Diaphysis
Medacta received FDA 510(k) clearance for a Short Humeral Diaphysis used with the Medacta Shoulder System.
DePuy Synthes Introduces GLOBAL UNITE Reverse Fracture Shoulder
DePuy Synthes launched the GLOBAL UNITE Reverse Fracture Shoulder for use in patients with a deficient rotator cuff.
Wright Medical Announces 1Q18 Revenue
Stryker Posts 1Q18 Revenue
Integra LifeSciences Reports 1Q18 Orthopaedic Revenue
Arthrosurface Gains FDA Clearance for OVOMotion Stemless Total Shoulder
Arthrosurface received FDA 510(k) clearance to market OVOMotion, a stemless total shoulder arthroplasty system to treat damage from arthritis, trauma or Avascular Necrosis.
JRI Orthopaedics Acquired by AK Medical
JRI Orthopaedics, manufacturer of hip and shoulder reconstruction devices, was acquired by AK Medical for £16.7MM (~US $23.7MM).
CurveBeam Gains CE Mark for Specialized Extremity Imaging
CurveBeam received CE Mark approval for LineUP and InReach, compact orthopaedic extremity CT systems.
Zimmer Biomet Marks First Procedure with Augmented Baseplate
Zimmer Biomet marked completion of the first surgical case with the Comprehensive® Augmented Baseplate.
Exactech Receives FDA Clearance for Equinoxe Stemless Shoulder
Exactech received FDA 510(k) clearance to market the Equinoxe® Stemless Shoulder for total shoulder arthroplasty.
Medacta Launches MOTO Partial Knee, Modular Shoulder
Medacta launched the MOTO Medial Partial Knee, the modular Medacta Shoulder system and the MasterLoc LAT PLUS wedge stem.
Lima Corporate Awarded New ODEP Ratings for SMR Reverse Shoulder
Lima Corporate received two new ODEP ratings for the SMR Shoulder System, and announced a 2H18 U.S. launch of the SMR TT Hybrid Glenoid.
Materialise Launches TRUMATCH Personalized Shoulder
Materialise introduced the TRUMATCH® Personalized Solutions Shoulder system, to be distributed by DePuy Synthes.
Integra LifeSciences Posts 4Q17, 2017 Revenue
Wright Medical Reports 4Q17, 2017 Revenue
Wright Medical Reports Preliminary Year-over-Year Revenue Growth
Zimmer Biomet Gains FDA Clearance for Sidus Stem-free Shoulder
Zimmer Biomet received FDA 510(k) clearance for the Sidus® Stem-Free total shoulder. The device will launch within 1Q18.
Wright Medical 3Q17 Revenue +8% YoY
Integra LifeSciences Posts 3Q17 Revenue
Medacta Receives FDA Clearance for Anatomic and Reverse Shoulders
Medacta received FDA 510(k) clearance to market Anatomic and Reverse Shoulder components for its modular Medacta Shoulder system. U.S. launch will occur in 1Q18.
100,000 Implant Milestone for SMR Modular Shoulder
Lima Corporate reached the milestone of 100,000 implantations of the SMR shoulder system.
Exactech Posts 2Q17 Revenue
FH Orthopedics’ Arrow Prime Cementless Glenoid Baseplate Used in US
FH Orthopedics announced successful completion of the first total shoulder arthroplasty in the U.S. using the Arrow® Prime cementless glenoid baseplate.
Wright Medical 2Q17 Revenue
Integra LifeSciences 2Q17 Orthopaedic Revenue
New Exactech Joint Recon Systems Used in Japan
Exactech announced the first clinical use in Japan of recently-approved systems for shoulder, knee and hip reconstruction.
First Procedure with Exactech’s Equinoxe Preserve Shoulder Stem
Exactech announced the first surgery with the Equinoxe® Preserve humeral stem and first U.S. procedures using the ExactechGPS® Shoulder application.
DJO Global Posts 1Q17 Revenue
Lima Corporate Expands Shoulder Portfolio, Marks 15 Years with Modular Shoulder
Lima Corporate marked the 15th anniversary of its SMR modular shoulder system with launch of SMR bone graft instruments and Lima Personalized Surgical Instruments.
Exactech Receives FDA Clearance for ExactechGPS Shoulder Application
Exactech received FDA 510(k) clearance to market the ExactechGPS® Shoulder Application. Initial U.S. launch is slated for 2Q17.
Wright Medical’s 1Q17 Revenue
Exactech Posts 1Q17 Revenue
Integra Posts 1Q17 Revenue
3D Skeleton Reconstruction Research Drives Attention to Orthopaedics
The Trillennium Man was made with 3D scans of knees, hips and shoulders compiled into morphs that show the change in joint shape over the last 350 million years, and what joints might look like 4,000 years from now.
DJO Global Partners with IPG
DJO Global's Surgical Division partnered with IPG on delivery of its products to IPG's health plan clients and patients.
New Joint Reconstruction Products Top AAOS 2017 Highlights
Did you miss a product clearance or launch announced at AAOS? Here we've compiled a list of highlights by market segments.
Arthrosurface to Launch Inlay Glenoid for OVO Primary Stemless Total Shoulder
Within 2017, Arthrosurface plans commercial EU launch of an inlay glenoid component for the OVO™ primary stemless total shoulder.
DJO Global Launches AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder
DJO Global launched the AltiVate™ Anatomic Shoulder, featuring P2, a proprietary “porous porous” coating designed to provide superior bone ingrowth.
Corin Launches FX Solutions’ Reverse Shoulder in the U.S.
Corin commenced U.S. launch of the Humelock™ Reversed Shoulder, designed to treat massive rotator cuff tears and severe arthritis.
Medacta Enters Shoulder Surgery Market
Medacta entered the upper extremities reconstruction market with completion of the first procedure using the Medacta Shoulder. Launch is slated for 2018.
Zimmer Biomet Recalls Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder
Zimmer Biomet is recalling the Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder due to a higher rate of fracture occurrence than was stated in the labeling.
BioPoly Granted Two New US Patents
BioPoly was granted two additional U.S. patents addressing its material, orthopaedic devices and methods of implantation.
DePuy Synthes Acquires Interventional Spine Expandable Cage Technology
DePuy Synthes entered into an asset purchase and development agreement with Interventional Spine, addressing expandable fusion cages and a facet screw system for open and percutaneous spine surgery.
AxioMed/DSM Extend Terms on Exclusive License Agreement
AxioMed modified terms of a previously-signed 15-year exclusive license agreement with DSM Biomedical, holder of the patent on polymer technology used in AxioMed's viscoelastic disc replacement.
Limited U.S. Launch for Carevature’s Spinal Decompression System
Carevature commenced limited U.S. launch of Dreal™ products for spinal decompression. Full launch is slated for 2017. The system is also available for sale in the EU.
Intrinsic Therapeutics Files PMA Application for Barricaid in Lumbar Discectomy
Intrinsic Therapeutics filed a Premarket Approval application with FDA for the Barricaid® Anular Closure device.
ZipLine Medical Receives China Regulatory Approval for Zip Skin Closure System
ZipLine Medical received China Food and Drug Administration approval of its Zip® Surgical Skin Closure device.
Successful First Surgeries with New ExactechGPS Total Shoulder
Exactech announced initial total shoulder surgeries performed with the ExactechGPS® Guided Personalized Surgery system.
Catalyst OrthoScience Receives $0.93MM Investment
Tamiami Angel Fund II invested US $0.9MM in Catalyst OrthoScience, developer of a shoulder resurfacing system.
Biomedical Structures Acquired by Confluent Medical Technologies
Biomedical Structures, manufacturer of biomedical textile implants with application in orthopaedics, was acquired by Confluent Medical Technologies, a contract manufacturer of Nitinol components and kyphoplasty balloons. Terms were not disclosed.
Corin and FX Solutions Expand Distribution Agreement
Corin expanded its distribution agreement with FX Solutions to include U.S. marketing of Humelock™ II Cementless and Cemented Anatomical and Reversible Shoulders.
Integra LifeSciences Launches Fin-Lock™ Glenoid
Integra LifeSciences launched the Integra® Fin-Lock™ Glenoid for the Titan™ Modular Shoulder System to address glenoid component loosening and failure in total shoulder arthroplasty.
Bodycad Introduces Bodycad OnCall Custom Orthopaedic Restorations
Bodycad introduced Bodycad OnCall™, personalized, individually-manufactured orthopaedic restorations for complex cases, particularly oncology, revision and osteotomy applications.
FDA Clears Compatibility of ZBH Nexel Total Elbow with the Comprehensive Segmental Revision System
Zimmer Biomet (ZBH) received FDA 510(k) clearance for compatibility of the Nexel™ Total Elbow with the Comprehensive® Segmental Revision System. This marks the 1st submission by ZBH to establish compatibility of two separate ZBH implant systems.
Materialise, Mathys to Collaborate on Shoulder Guide System
Materialise entered into an agreement with Mathys for use of 3D surgical planning software and patient-specific surgical guides with Mathys' shoulder replacement systems.
Study Results: Exactech Equinoxe Shoulder Among Lowest Published Fracture Rates
The extensive study addressed rare and challenging types of scapula fractures after reverse total shoulder replacement surgery.
OrthoPediatrics Announces 1,000th Procedure with PNP | FEMUR
The Pediatric Nailing Platform | FEMUR rigid intramedullary nail launched in 2018 to address trauma and deformity correction.
Medacta Receives FDA Clearance for the Lateralized Glenosphere
The clearance expands Medacta's shoulder replacement offerings, broadening the range of options for reverse shoulder arthroplasty.
Integra Claws Back from Massive April Declines
DJO Expects Improved Growth in 2020 Second Half
Exactech Transitions Equinoxe Stemless Shoulder to 3D Laser Printing Process
The bone-conserving anatomic total shoulder is now being manufactured using direct metal printing with high precision lasers to create its porous bone cage.
Wright Medical’s First Shoulder Procedure with BLUEPRINT Mixed Reality Technology
The Mayo Clinic performed the first-ever shoulder procedure using 3-dimensional holographic views displayed by BLUEPRINT mixed reality.
Engage Surgical Gains FDA Clearance for Cementless Partial Knee
This is reported to be the only cementless partial knee system available in the U.S. It is cleared for both cementless or cemented fixation.
Medacta Gains CE Mark for Shoulder Implants
The two components allow surgeons to widen clinical use of the system by addressing more patient morphologies and pathologies.
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.
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.
Arthrosurface OVO with Inlay Glenoid Total Shoulder Study Update
Study results indicate that use of Arthrosurface's OVO® with Inlay Glenoid Shoulder Arthroplasty System to treat glenohumeral OA yielded improved clinical outcomes, no reoperations or radiographic loosening and a high rate of return to activity.
BioPoly Granted U.S. Patent for Implant Technology
BioPoly was granted an additional U.S. patent for its partial resurfacing implants.
Integra Primed for Orthopedic Growth After Transitional 2019
LimaCorporate Completes First Total Shoulder Case Using Smart SPACE Planning Software
LimaCorporate announced the first total shoulder replacement procedure to employ Smart SPACE digital planning software.
Adoption of Robotics and Cementless Knees Drove Stryker Growth in 2019
RSIP Vision Launched an AI-based Shoulder Replacement Planning Tool
RSIP Vision launched an artificial intelligence-based shoulder replacement solution for integration into surgical planning platforms.
Medacta Gains FDA Clearance for MyShoulder Placement Guides
Medacta was granted FDA 510(k) clearance to market MyShoulder Placement Guides for use with the Medacta Shoulder and associated instrumentation.
Shoulder Innovations Gains Clearance for InSet Plus Augmented Glenoids
Shoulder Innovations received FDA 510(k) clearance to market InSet Plus™ augmented glenoids for the InSet™ Total Shoulder.
LimaCorporate, TechMah Gain FDA Clearance for Smart SPACE Digital Technology
LimaCorporate received FDA 510(k) clearance to market the Smart SPACE Shoulder 3D Planner & 3D Positioner.
DJO Joint Replacement Growth Driven by New Products
Stryker Acquires Wright Medical, Speeds Path to Leadership in Extremities
Stryker acquires Wright Medical for $30.75 per share, total equity value of $4 billion.
Integra LifeSciences Sees Modest Orthopedic Growth from Dedicated Sales Channel
Medacta Gains CE Mark for Lateralized Glenosphere
Medacta received CE Mark approval for a lateralized glenosphere component, expanding its range of reverse shoulder replacement options.
Arthrosurface OVO with Inlay Glenoid Total Shoulder Study Update
Results of a study of Arthrosurface's OVO® with Inlay Glenoid Shoulder Arthroplasty System demonstrated excellent clinical benefits, including pain relief and increased range of motion in patients with glenohumeral arthritis.
Zimmer Biomet Recalls Certain Legacy Biomet Products
Zimmer Biomet voluntarily recalled various legacy Biomet products due to cleaning processes that could lead to elevated bacterial endotoxin and residual debris.
Integra LifeSciences Reports 2Q19 Orthopedic Revenue of $21.8MM, -1.2% vs. 2Q18
BioPoly Signs Exclusive U.K. Distribution Agreement with Hospital Innovations
BioPoly entered into an exclusive agreement with Hospital Innovations Ltd. to distribute BioPoly® partial resurfacing products throughout the U.K.
Medacta Receives Japan Regulatory Approval for MyShoulder Placement Guides
Medacta gained regulatory approval for MyShoulder Placement Guides in Japan, for use in arthroplasty procedures.
ExactechGPS Study Results: Knee and Shoulder Replacement
Study results indicate that use of Exactech's ExactechGPS® computer-assisted technology yielded an improved surgical experience in knee and shoulder joint reconstruction.
DJO Launches AltiVate Reverse Short Stem Shoulder in the U.S.
DJO commenced U.S. launch of the AltiVate Reverse® Short Stem shoulder arthroplasty system.
Integra LifeSciences Reports 1Q19 Orthopedic Revenue of $22.7MM, +0.2% vs. 1Q18
Shoulder Innovations Announces Long Term Data for Inset Glenoid
Shoulder Innovations' InSet Glenoid demonstrated long-term efficacy and safety in total shoulder replacement to reconstruct deficient, arthritic glenoid bone.
Shoulder Innovations: First Human Use of InSet Humeral Short Stem
Shoulder Innovations announced the successful first human use of the InSet Humeral short stem system.
Exactech Acquires XpandOrtho
Exactech acquired XpandOrtho, a designer of soft tissue balancing instruments for knee replacement.
Integra LifeSciences Reports 4Q18 Orthopedic Revenue of $25.4MM, -8.1% vs. 4Q17
Integra LifeSciences Launches Titan Reverse Shoulder System-S
Integra LifeSciences commenced full market launch of the Integra® Titan Reverse Shoulder System-S, featuring a new glenoid baseplate design.
Integra Enters Agreement to Develop a Short Stem and Stemless Shoulder System
Integra LifeSciences entered into a license and development agreement with Consortium of Focused Orthopedists for a short stem and stemless shoulder.
LimaCorporate Launches SMR TT Hybrid Glenoid
LimaCorporate has grown its SMR Shoulder system with launch of the SMR TT Hybrid Glenoid component.
Shoulder Innovations Gains FDA Clearance for InSet Humeral Short Stem
Shoulder Innovations received FDA 510(k) clearance to market the InSet Humeral Short Stem.
Integra LifeSciences Reports 3Q18 Revenue
AAOS Launches Shoulder and Elbow Registry
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons launched the Shoulder and Elbow Registry in the U.S.
Shoulder Innovations Closes $2.5MM Funding
Shoulder Innovations closed a US $2.5MM round of funding to support new product development and growth of its inset glenoid platform technology.
Arthrosurface Launches OVOMotion Stemless Total Shoulder
Arthrosurface commenced U.S. launch of the OVOMotion stemless shoulder arthroplasty system.
Catalyst OrthoScience Launches 3-Peg Glenoid Implant
Catalyst OrthoScience commenced launch of its 3-Peg Glenoid implant, to be used with the CSR total shoulder.
Joint Reconstruction Expected to Continue with Steady Growth
The 1H18 performance of companies that make up ~80% of the joint reconstruction market achieved 4.1% growth vs. 1H17. These companies posted 2.4% growth in 1H17 vs. 1H16. Here is a look at past activity and future predictions for hip, knee and extremities.
Wright Medical Reports 2Q18 Revenue
Zimmer Biomet Ortho Revenue +4% vs. 2Q17
Medacta Gains FDA Clearance for Short Humeral Diaphysis
Medacta received FDA 510(k) clearance for a Short Humeral Diaphysis used with the Medacta Shoulder System.
DePuy Synthes Introduces GLOBAL UNITE Reverse Fracture Shoulder
DePuy Synthes launched the GLOBAL UNITE Reverse Fracture Shoulder for use in patients with a deficient rotator cuff.
Wright Medical Announces 1Q18 Revenue
Stryker Posts 1Q18 Revenue
Integra LifeSciences Reports 1Q18 Orthopaedic Revenue
Arthrosurface Gains FDA Clearance for OVOMotion Stemless Total Shoulder
Arthrosurface received FDA 510(k) clearance to market OVOMotion, a stemless total shoulder arthroplasty system to treat damage from arthritis, trauma or Avascular Necrosis.
JRI Orthopaedics Acquired by AK Medical
JRI Orthopaedics, manufacturer of hip and shoulder reconstruction devices, was acquired by AK Medical for £16.7MM (~US $23.7MM).
CurveBeam Gains CE Mark for Specialized Extremity Imaging
CurveBeam received CE Mark approval for LineUP and InReach, compact orthopaedic extremity CT systems.
Zimmer Biomet Marks First Procedure with Augmented Baseplate
Zimmer Biomet marked completion of the first surgical case with the Comprehensive® Augmented Baseplate.
Exactech Receives FDA Clearance for Equinoxe Stemless Shoulder
Exactech received FDA 510(k) clearance to market the Equinoxe® Stemless Shoulder for total shoulder arthroplasty.
Medacta Launches MOTO Partial Knee, Modular Shoulder
Medacta launched the MOTO Medial Partial Knee, the modular Medacta Shoulder system and the MasterLoc LAT PLUS wedge stem.
Lima Corporate Awarded New ODEP Ratings for SMR Reverse Shoulder
Lima Corporate received two new ODEP ratings for the SMR Shoulder System, and announced a 2H18 U.S. launch of the SMR TT Hybrid Glenoid.
Materialise Launches TRUMATCH Personalized Shoulder
Materialise introduced the TRUMATCH® Personalized Solutions Shoulder system, to be distributed by DePuy Synthes.
Integra LifeSciences Posts 4Q17, 2017 Revenue
Wright Medical Reports 4Q17, 2017 Revenue
Wright Medical Reports Preliminary Year-over-Year Revenue Growth
Zimmer Biomet Gains FDA Clearance for Sidus Stem-free Shoulder
Zimmer Biomet received FDA 510(k) clearance for the Sidus® Stem-Free total shoulder. The device will launch within 1Q18.
Wright Medical 3Q17 Revenue +8% YoY
Integra LifeSciences Posts 3Q17 Revenue
Medacta Receives FDA Clearance for Anatomic and Reverse Shoulders
Medacta received FDA 510(k) clearance to market Anatomic and Reverse Shoulder components for its modular Medacta Shoulder system. U.S. launch will occur in 1Q18.
100,000 Implant Milestone for SMR Modular Shoulder
Lima Corporate reached the milestone of 100,000 implantations of the SMR shoulder system.
Exactech Posts 2Q17 Revenue
FH Orthopedics’ Arrow Prime Cementless Glenoid Baseplate Used in US
FH Orthopedics announced successful completion of the first total shoulder arthroplasty in the U.S. using the Arrow® Prime cementless glenoid baseplate.
Wright Medical 2Q17 Revenue
Integra LifeSciences 2Q17 Orthopaedic Revenue
New Exactech Joint Recon Systems Used in Japan
Exactech announced the first clinical use in Japan of recently-approved systems for shoulder, knee and hip reconstruction.
First Procedure with Exactech’s Equinoxe Preserve Shoulder Stem
Exactech announced the first surgery with the Equinoxe® Preserve humeral stem and first U.S. procedures using the ExactechGPS® Shoulder application.
DJO Global Posts 1Q17 Revenue
Lima Corporate Expands Shoulder Portfolio, Marks 15 Years with Modular Shoulder
Lima Corporate marked the 15th anniversary of its SMR modular shoulder system with launch of SMR bone graft instruments and Lima Personalized Surgical Instruments.
Exactech Receives FDA Clearance for ExactechGPS Shoulder Application
Exactech received FDA 510(k) clearance to market the ExactechGPS® Shoulder Application. Initial U.S. launch is slated for 2Q17.
Wright Medical’s 1Q17 Revenue
Exactech Posts 1Q17 Revenue
Integra Posts 1Q17 Revenue
3D Skeleton Reconstruction Research Drives Attention to Orthopaedics
The Trillennium Man was made with 3D scans of knees, hips and shoulders compiled into morphs that show the change in joint shape over the last 350 million years, and what joints might look like 4,000 years from now.
DJO Global Partners with IPG
DJO Global's Surgical Division partnered with IPG on delivery of its products to IPG's health plan clients and patients.
New Joint Reconstruction Products Top AAOS 2017 Highlights
Did you miss a product clearance or launch announced at AAOS? Here we've compiled a list of highlights by market segments.
Arthrosurface to Launch Inlay Glenoid for OVO Primary Stemless Total Shoulder
Within 2017, Arthrosurface plans commercial EU launch of an inlay glenoid component for the OVO™ primary stemless total shoulder.
DJO Global Launches AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder
DJO Global launched the AltiVate™ Anatomic Shoulder, featuring P2, a proprietary “porous porous” coating designed to provide superior bone ingrowth.
Corin Launches FX Solutions’ Reverse Shoulder in the U.S.
Corin commenced U.S. launch of the Humelock™ Reversed Shoulder, designed to treat massive rotator cuff tears and severe arthritis.
Medacta Enters Shoulder Surgery Market
Medacta entered the upper extremities reconstruction market with completion of the first procedure using the Medacta Shoulder. Launch is slated for 2018.
Zimmer Biomet Recalls Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder
Zimmer Biomet is recalling the Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder due to a higher rate of fracture occurrence than was stated in the labeling.
BioPoly Granted Two New US Patents
BioPoly was granted two additional U.S. patents addressing its material, orthopaedic devices and methods of implantation.
DePuy Synthes Acquires Interventional Spine Expandable Cage Technology
DePuy Synthes entered into an asset purchase and development agreement with Interventional Spine, addressing expandable fusion cages and a facet screw system for open and percutaneous spine surgery.
AxioMed/DSM Extend Terms on Exclusive License Agreement
AxioMed modified terms of a previously-signed 15-year exclusive license agreement with DSM Biomedical, holder of the patent on polymer technology used in AxioMed's viscoelastic disc replacement.
Limited U.S. Launch for Carevature’s Spinal Decompression System
Carevature commenced limited U.S. launch of Dreal™ products for spinal decompression. Full launch is slated for 2017. The system is also available for sale in the EU.
Intrinsic Therapeutics Files PMA Application for Barricaid in Lumbar Discectomy
Intrinsic Therapeutics filed a Premarket Approval application with FDA for the Barricaid® Anular Closure device.
ZipLine Medical Receives China Regulatory Approval for Zip Skin Closure System
ZipLine Medical received China Food and Drug Administration approval of its Zip® Surgical Skin Closure device.
Successful First Surgeries with New ExactechGPS Total Shoulder
Exactech announced initial total shoulder surgeries performed with the ExactechGPS® Guided Personalized Surgery system.
Catalyst OrthoScience Receives $0.93MM Investment
Tamiami Angel Fund II invested US $0.9MM in Catalyst OrthoScience, developer of a shoulder resurfacing system.
Biomedical Structures Acquired by Confluent Medical Technologies
Biomedical Structures, manufacturer of biomedical textile implants with application in orthopaedics, was acquired by Confluent Medical Technologies, a contract manufacturer of Nitinol components and kyphoplasty balloons. Terms were not disclosed.
Corin and FX Solutions Expand Distribution Agreement
Corin expanded its distribution agreement with FX Solutions to include U.S. marketing of Humelock™ II Cementless and Cemented Anatomical and Reversible Shoulders.
Integra LifeSciences Launches Fin-Lock™ Glenoid
Integra LifeSciences launched the Integra® Fin-Lock™ Glenoid for the Titan™ Modular Shoulder System to address glenoid component loosening and failure in total shoulder arthroplasty.
Bodycad Introduces Bodycad OnCall Custom Orthopaedic Restorations
Bodycad introduced Bodycad OnCall™, personalized, individually-manufactured orthopaedic restorations for complex cases, particularly oncology, revision and osteotomy applications.
FDA Clears Compatibility of ZBH Nexel Total Elbow with the Comprehensive Segmental Revision System
Zimmer Biomet (ZBH) received FDA 510(k) clearance for compatibility of the Nexel™ Total Elbow with the Comprehensive® Segmental Revision System. This marks the 1st submission by ZBH to establish compatibility of two separate ZBH implant systems.
Materialise, Mathys to Collaborate on Shoulder Guide System
Materialise entered into an agreement with Mathys for use of 3D surgical planning software and patient-specific surgical guides with Mathys' shoulder replacement systems.