Smith+Nephew Launches INTELLIO Connected Tower for Sports Medicine
The INTELLIO Connected Tower wirelessly connects and remotely controls multiple sports medicine systems from outside the sterile field.
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Indago Seeks to Reduce O.R. Inefficiencies with ArthroFree Arthroscopic Camera System
The company has developed a number of fundamental technologies to eliminate the cables that are currently endemic to endoscopic procedures.
Trice Medical Launches Fully Disposable Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel System
Seg-WAY ECTR-d features all instruments needed to complete an endoscopic carpal tunnel release and can be used with the disposable mi-eye angled camera.
TendoNova Targets Tendon Pain with New Technology, Real-Time Data
As healthcare costs increase, TendoNova says that its competitive advantage is offering a low-cost solution that can be used in a low-cost setting.
CoNextions Gains FDA Clearance of Coronet Tenodesis Product
CoNextions was granted FDA 510(k) clearance for the Coronet™ tenodesis system for fixation of tissue to bone and tissue to tissue.
Bioretec Gains CE Mark for Activa IM-Nail, Activa Screw
Bioretec received approval under the CE Mark for two bioresorbable devices, the Activa IM-Nail™ and the ActivaScrew™ Interference TCP screw.
Smith+Nephew Drives 4Q Growth on Reinvigorated Sports Medicine
ConMed Orthopedics Burdened by Aging Capital Products and Sales Force Inefficiency
Maruho Medical Acquired Valeris Medical
Maruho Medical acquired Valeris Medical, whose soft tissue repair products will complement Maruho's itto Continuous Suture Passer.
Medacta Announces First Surgeries and CE Marking for Sports Medicine Products
Medacta gained CE Mark approval for several of its sports medicine devices, and marked multiple first sports medicine procedures in Australia and the U.S.
Strength in Knee Replacement and Sports Medicine Drives Smith+Nephew Growth
Smith+Nephew Acquiring Optical Tracking Technology for CAS
Smith & Nephew agreed to acquire Atracsys, provider of optical tracking technology used in computer-assisted surgery.
Misonix Gains FDA Clearance for Nexus Ultrasonic Surgical Platform
Misonix received FDA 510(k) clearance to market the Nexus surgical platform, including BoneScalpel ultrasonic bone cutting technology.
Smith & Nephew Launches New FLOW 90 Wand
Smith & Nephew commenced U.S. launch of the WEREWOLF FLOW 90 Wand, part of the COBLATION system for minimally invasive dissection and removal of soft tissue.
Tenex Health Gains FDA Clearance for TX-Bone
Tenex Health received FDA 510(k) clearance to market TX®-Bone ultrasonic technology to remove bone and calcific tissue.
Smith & Nephew Reports 1Q19 Orthopedic Revenue of $879MM, +0.9% vs. 1Q18
ConMed Reports 1Q19 Orthopedic Revenue of $113.4MM, +4.2% vs. 1Q18
Smith & Nephew Reports 4Q18 Orthopedic Revenue of $911.8MM, +1.4% vs. 4Q17
Trice Medical Closes $18.3MM Financing Round
Trice Medical closed a US $18.3MM Series C Extension financing round. Funds will support worldwide commercialization of mi-eye 2 and mi-ultra minimally invasive orthopaedic diagnostic tools, as well as product development.
DePuy Synthes Commences Full Launch of PUREVUE HD Visualization
DePuy Synthes commenced full U.S. launch of the PUREVUE high-definition visualization system for minimally invasive endoscopic surgery.
ConMed Reports 3Q18 Orthopaedic Revenue of $102.9MM, +4.4% vs. 3Q17
Smith & Nephew Reports 3Q18 Orthopaedic Revenue of $808.7MM, +2.0% vs. 3Q17
Trice Medical Adds Ultrasound Capability to mi-eye Direct Visualization Platform
Trice Medical launched mi-ultra, a high-powered handheld ultrasound transducer optimized for musculoskeletal applications for use at the first point of care.
Stryker Posts 1Q18 Revenue
ConMed 1Q18 Arthroscopy/Soft Tissue Repair Revenue
HydroCision and Konica Minolta Partner on Tendinopathy Treatment
Konica Minolta will distribute HydroCision's TenJet Percutaneous Tenotomy system to manage diseased tendon tissue under ultrasound.
Trice Medical Adds Regulatory Approvals for mi-eye 2
Trice Medical received regulatory approval in Canada and the EU for the mi-eye 2 direct visualization tool.
Smith & Nephew Posts 4Q17/2017 Revenue, Unveils Cost-Cutting Plan
ConMed 4Q17 Arthroscopy/Soft Tissue Revenue +8% vs. 4Q16
DePuy Synthes Introduces PUREVUE HD Visualization
DePuy Synthes introduced the PUREVUE™ high-definition visualization system for minimally invasive endoscopic surgery.
Smith & Nephew 3Q17 Orthopaedic Revenue +3% YoY
VirtaMed Debuts ArthroS Virtual Reality Ankle Arthroscopy Simulator
VirtaMed introduced Arthro's Ankle, reportedly the world's first high-fidelity simulator for ankle arthroscopy. The system will launch in late 4Q17.
Smith & Nephew Reports 1Q17 Revenue
ConMed Posts 1Q17 Revenue -1.4% vs. 1Q16
Stryker Reports 1Q17 Revenue +6%
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.
New Knee Arthroscopy Products from DePuy Synthes Mitek Sports Medicine
DePuy Synthes Mitek Sports Medicine launched a suite of knee arthroscopy implants and instruments for anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus repair.
Trice Medical Partners with Pacific Medical
Trice Medical entered into an agreement with Pacific Medical for multi-state distribution of the mi-eye 2™ in-office arthroscopic diagnostic tool in the U.S.
Bovie Medical Enters Sales Partnership with ConMed
Bovie Medical entered into a global sales channel partnership agreement with CONMED for its PlazXact™ Ablator, which will be marketed as the UltrAblator Bipolar® series effective in late 1Q17.
Trice Medical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for mi-eye 2
Trice Medical received FDA 510(k) clearance to market mi-eye 2, a disposable needle with integrated camera to support diagnosis of joint injury.
Orthofix Enrolls First Patient in Knee OA Study
Orthofix enrolled the first patient in a study evaluating use of Physio-Stim pulsed electromagnetic field technology to treat knee osteoarthritis.
Strategic Orthopaedic-related 510(k)s issued in July 2016
Strategic orthopaedic-related 510(k)s issued in July 2016 include: Integra External Fixation System (Ascension Orthopedics/Integra); CorticaLink Spinal Fusion Platform (FacetLink dba LinkSpine); Lumbar Interbody Fusion Device (Keos*); MectALIF Anterior Standalone Intervertebral Fusion Device (Medacta); Cure Anterior Cervical Plate (Meditech Spine); Cannulated Screw (Miami Device Solutions); Belvedere Lateral Plating System (NeuroStructures); NEO Arthroscope (Prosurg)
Indago Seeks to Reduce O.R. Inefficiencies with ArthroFree Arthroscopic Camera System
The company has developed a number of fundamental technologies to eliminate the cables that are currently endemic to endoscopic procedures.
Trice Medical Launches Fully Disposable Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel System
Seg-WAY ECTR-d features all instruments needed to complete an endoscopic carpal tunnel release and can be used with the disposable mi-eye angled camera.
TendoNova Targets Tendon Pain with New Technology, Real-Time Data
As healthcare costs increase, TendoNova says that its competitive advantage is offering a low-cost solution that can be used in a low-cost setting.
CoNextions Gains FDA Clearance of Coronet Tenodesis Product
CoNextions was granted FDA 510(k) clearance for the Coronet™ tenodesis system for fixation of tissue to bone and tissue to tissue.
Bioretec Gains CE Mark for Activa IM-Nail, Activa Screw
Bioretec received approval under the CE Mark for two bioresorbable devices, the Activa IM-Nail™ and the ActivaScrew™ Interference TCP screw.
Smith+Nephew Drives 4Q Growth on Reinvigorated Sports Medicine
ConMed Orthopedics Burdened by Aging Capital Products and Sales Force Inefficiency
Maruho Medical Acquired Valeris Medical
Maruho Medical acquired Valeris Medical, whose soft tissue repair products will complement Maruho's itto Continuous Suture Passer.
Medacta Announces First Surgeries and CE Marking for Sports Medicine Products
Medacta gained CE Mark approval for several of its sports medicine devices, and marked multiple first sports medicine procedures in Australia and the U.S.
Strength in Knee Replacement and Sports Medicine Drives Smith+Nephew Growth
Smith+Nephew Acquiring Optical Tracking Technology for CAS
Smith & Nephew agreed to acquire Atracsys, provider of optical tracking technology used in computer-assisted surgery.
Misonix Gains FDA Clearance for Nexus Ultrasonic Surgical Platform
Misonix received FDA 510(k) clearance to market the Nexus surgical platform, including BoneScalpel ultrasonic bone cutting technology.
Smith & Nephew Launches New FLOW 90 Wand
Smith & Nephew commenced U.S. launch of the WEREWOLF FLOW 90 Wand, part of the COBLATION system for minimally invasive dissection and removal of soft tissue.
Tenex Health Gains FDA Clearance for TX-Bone
Tenex Health received FDA 510(k) clearance to market TX®-Bone ultrasonic technology to remove bone and calcific tissue.
Smith & Nephew Reports 1Q19 Orthopedic Revenue of $879MM, +0.9% vs. 1Q18
ConMed Reports 1Q19 Orthopedic Revenue of $113.4MM, +4.2% vs. 1Q18
Smith & Nephew Reports 4Q18 Orthopedic Revenue of $911.8MM, +1.4% vs. 4Q17
Trice Medical Closes $18.3MM Financing Round
Trice Medical closed a US $18.3MM Series C Extension financing round. Funds will support worldwide commercialization of mi-eye 2 and mi-ultra minimally invasive orthopaedic diagnostic tools, as well as product development.
DePuy Synthes Commences Full Launch of PUREVUE HD Visualization
DePuy Synthes commenced full U.S. launch of the PUREVUE high-definition visualization system for minimally invasive endoscopic surgery.
ConMed Reports 3Q18 Orthopaedic Revenue of $102.9MM, +4.4% vs. 3Q17
Smith & Nephew Reports 3Q18 Orthopaedic Revenue of $808.7MM, +2.0% vs. 3Q17
Trice Medical Adds Ultrasound Capability to mi-eye Direct Visualization Platform
Trice Medical launched mi-ultra, a high-powered handheld ultrasound transducer optimized for musculoskeletal applications for use at the first point of care.
Stryker Posts 1Q18 Revenue
ConMed 1Q18 Arthroscopy/Soft Tissue Repair Revenue
HydroCision and Konica Minolta Partner on Tendinopathy Treatment
Konica Minolta will distribute HydroCision's TenJet Percutaneous Tenotomy system to manage diseased tendon tissue under ultrasound.
Trice Medical Adds Regulatory Approvals for mi-eye 2
Trice Medical received regulatory approval in Canada and the EU for the mi-eye 2 direct visualization tool.
Smith & Nephew Posts 4Q17/2017 Revenue, Unveils Cost-Cutting Plan
ConMed 4Q17 Arthroscopy/Soft Tissue Revenue +8% vs. 4Q16
DePuy Synthes Introduces PUREVUE HD Visualization
DePuy Synthes introduced the PUREVUE™ high-definition visualization system for minimally invasive endoscopic surgery.
Smith & Nephew 3Q17 Orthopaedic Revenue +3% YoY
VirtaMed Debuts ArthroS Virtual Reality Ankle Arthroscopy Simulator
VirtaMed introduced Arthro's Ankle, reportedly the world's first high-fidelity simulator for ankle arthroscopy. The system will launch in late 4Q17.
Smith & Nephew Reports 1Q17 Revenue
ConMed Posts 1Q17 Revenue -1.4% vs. 1Q16
Stryker Reports 1Q17 Revenue +6%
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.
New Knee Arthroscopy Products from DePuy Synthes Mitek Sports Medicine
DePuy Synthes Mitek Sports Medicine launched a suite of knee arthroscopy implants and instruments for anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus repair.
Trice Medical Partners with Pacific Medical
Trice Medical entered into an agreement with Pacific Medical for multi-state distribution of the mi-eye 2™ in-office arthroscopic diagnostic tool in the U.S.
Bovie Medical Enters Sales Partnership with ConMed
Bovie Medical entered into a global sales channel partnership agreement with CONMED for its PlazXact™ Ablator, which will be marketed as the UltrAblator Bipolar® series effective in late 1Q17.
Trice Medical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for mi-eye 2
Trice Medical received FDA 510(k) clearance to market mi-eye 2, a disposable needle with integrated camera to support diagnosis of joint injury.
Orthofix Enrolls First Patient in Knee OA Study
Orthofix enrolled the first patient in a study evaluating use of Physio-Stim pulsed electromagnetic field technology to treat knee osteoarthritis.
Strategic Orthopaedic-related 510(k)s issued in July 2016
Strategic orthopaedic-related 510(k)s issued in July 2016 include: Integra External Fixation System (Ascension Orthopedics/Integra); CorticaLink Spinal Fusion Platform (FacetLink dba LinkSpine); Lumbar Interbody Fusion Device (Keos*); MectALIF Anterior Standalone Intervertebral Fusion Device (Medacta); Cure Anterior Cervical Plate (Meditech Spine); Cannulated Screw (Miami Device Solutions); Belvedere Lateral Plating System (NeuroStructures); NEO Arthroscope (Prosurg)