HydroCision Granted Patent for Selective Tissue Removal

The patent covers the application of HydroCision's FluidJet technology for the treatment of chronic tendon pain.

Lazurite Enters Agreement with CHAMPS Group Purchasing

The Center for Health Affairs is the leading advocate for Northeast Ohio hospitals. Its CHAMPS GPO business affiliate serves more than 20,000 members nationwide.

FDA Clearance for Lazurite’s ArthroFree Wireless Camera

ArthroFree is reportedly the first wireless camera system for minimally invasive surgery to be cleared by FDA for marketing and sale.

Trice Medical Granted FDA 510(k) for mi-eye 3 needlescope

The device provides maneuverability and expanded views into small joints that are inaccessible to other available arthroscopes.

Lazurite Partners to Study ArthroFree Wireless Surgical Camera

ArthroFree is expected to be the world's first FDA-cleared fully wireless, minimally invasive modular camera system for the operating room.

Smith+Nephew Launches WEREWOLF FASTSEAL 6.0 Hemostasis Wand

WEREWOLF FASTSEAL 6.0 brings radiofrequency technology to joint reconstruction surgeons.

Smith+Nephew Launches FAST-FIX FLEX Meniscal Repair

FAST-FIX FLEX extends all-inside repair possibilities with greater access across all zones of the meniscus.

Via Surgical Gains FDA 510(k) for TissueTak Tendon Anchor

This is the first closed-loop suture fixation for soft tissue to soft tissue repair of certain types of injuries, designed for less-invasive procedures.

Indago Rebrands to Lazurite, Raises Funding

Funds will support pre-submission testing of the ArthroFree transformative wireless camera system.

ConMed’s Orthopedic Business Exceeded Expectations to Start 2021

The company's orthopedics business grew in the high single digits in 1Q21, but leadership warned the market is a "long way" from normalized.

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Smith+Nephew Expands Enabling Technologies for INTELLIO Connected Tower

The company enhanced its sports medicine wireless arthroscopic tower with new fluid management and 4K surgical imaging technology.

ConMed Foresees Extended Sports Medicine Downturn

The company's sports medicine business declined -19.1% in 2020 and faces difficult recovery prospects without organized sports activity.

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Smith+Nephew 2-Year NOVOSTITCH Study

NOVOSTITCH Meniscal Repair Systems achieved 82.6% success rate for difficult to repair horizontal cleavage tears at two year follow-up.

Zimmer Biomet’s Strategic Transformation Pivots to Active Portfolio Management

The company grew +2.9% in 3Q20 as it begins a new phase of its strategic transformation that includes focus on high growth business lines.

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Olympus Acquires FH ORTHO

The acquisition underscores Olympus' plan to expand orthopedic minimally invasive surgery products, both organically and through mergers and acquisitions.

ConMed’s Recovery Blunted by Slow Capital Sales

The company's revenue declined -7.4% in 3Q20 as capital sales remain slow, and the lack of team sports activity depresses sports medicine procedure volumes.

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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.

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

After struggling with an aging portfolio of sports medicine enabling technology, Smith+Nephew returned that segment to growth leading to a strong 4Q finish.

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ConMed Orthopedics Burdened by Aging Capital Products and Sales Force Inefficiency

An aging capital product portfolio and a difficult quarterly comparison caused the ConMed's orthopedics business to backslide in 4Q.

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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's 3Q19 growth was powered by strength in knee replacement and sports medicine, as well as contributions from recently acquired Osiris.

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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

Smith & Nephew reports 1Q19 orthopedic revenue of USD $879MM, +0.9% vs. 1Q18.

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ConMed Reports 1Q19 Orthopedic Revenue of $113.4MM, +4.2% vs. 1Q18

ConMed reports 1Q19 orthopedic revenue of USD $113.4MM, +4.2% vs. 1Q18.

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Smith & Nephew Reports 4Q18 Orthopedic Revenue of $911.8MM, +1.4% vs. 4Q17

Smith & Nephew reports 4Q18 orthopedic revenue of USD $911.8MM, +1.4% vs. 4Q17, with 2018 full-year revenue of $3,456.6MM, +3.1% vs. 2017.

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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

ConMed reports 3Q18 orthopaedic revenue of US $102.9MM, +4.4% vs. 3Q17.

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Smith & Nephew Reports 3Q18 Orthopaedic Revenue of $808.7MM, +2.0% vs. 3Q17

Smith & Nephew reports 3Q18 orthopaedic revenue of US $808.7MM, +2.0% vs. 3Q17

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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

ORTHOWORLD estimates Stryker's 1Q18 orthopaedic revenue at US $1,724.9MM, +7.0% from 1Q17.

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ConMed 1Q18 Arthroscopy/Soft Tissue Repair Revenue

ConMed posted 1Q18 arthroscopy/soft tissue repair revenue of US $108.9MM, +4.9% vs. 1Q17.

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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

ORTHOWORLD estimates Smith & Nephew 4Q17 orthopaedic revenue of US $899.3MM, +5.2% from 4Q16, and 2017 revenue of $3,353.4MM, +3.2% vs. 2016.

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ConMed 4Q17 Arthroscopy/Soft Tissue Revenue +8% vs. 4Q16

ConMed posted 4Q17 arthroscopy/soft tissue repair revenue of US $121.0MM, +8.4% vs. 4Q16, and 2017 revenue of $428.9MM, +1.6% vs. the prior year.

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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

ORTHOWORLD estimates Smith & Nephew 3Q17 orthopaedic revenue of US $793.2MM, +3.3% from 3Q16, and YTD revenue of $2,454.1MM, +2.4% vs. the prior year.

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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

ORTHOWORLD estimates Smith & Nephew 1Q17 orthopaedic revenue of US $826.9MM, +3.0% from 1Q16.

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ConMed Posts 1Q17 Revenue -1.4% vs. 1Q16

ConMed posted 1Q17 arthroscopy/soft tissue repair revenue of US $103.8MM, -1.4% vs. 1Q16.

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Stryker Reports 1Q17 Revenue +6%

ORTHOWORLD estimates Stryker's 1Q17 orthopaedic revenue at US $1,612.3MM, +6.0% from 1Q16.

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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)

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HydroCision Granted Patent for Selective Tissue Removal

Lazurite Enters Agreement with CHAMPS Group Purchasing

FDA Clearance for Lazurite’s ArthroFree Wireless Camera

Trice Medical Granted FDA 510(k) for mi-eye 3 needlescope

Lazurite Partners to Study ArthroFree Wireless Surgical Camera

Smith+Nephew Launches WEREWOLF FASTSEAL 6.0 Hemostasis Wand

Smith+Nephew Launches FAST-FIX FLEX Meniscal Repair

Via Surgical Gains FDA 510(k) for TissueTak Tendon Anchor

Indago Rebrands to Lazurite, Raises Funding

ConMed’s Orthopedic Business Exceeded Expectations to Start 2021

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Smith+Nephew Expands Enabling Technologies for INTELLIO Connected Tower

ConMed Foresees Extended Sports Medicine Downturn

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Smith+Nephew 2-Year NOVOSTITCH Study

Zimmer Biomet’s Strategic Transformation Pivots to Active Portfolio Management

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Olympus Acquires FH ORTHO

ConMed’s Recovery Blunted by Slow Capital Sales

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Smith+Nephew Launches INTELLIO Connected Tower for Sports Medicine

Indago Seeks to Reduce O.R. Inefficiencies with ArthroFree Arthroscopic Camera ...

Trice Medical Launches Fully Disposable Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel System

TendoNova Targets Tendon Pain with New Technology, Real-Time Data

CoNextions Gains FDA Clearance of Coronet Tenodesis Product

Bioretec Gains CE Mark for Activa IM-Nail, Activa Screw

Smith+Nephew Drives 4Q Growth on Reinvigorated Sports Medicine

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ConMed Orthopedics Burdened by Aging Capital Products and Sales Force ...

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Maruho Medical Acquired Valeris Medical

Medacta Announces First Surgeries and CE Marking for Sports Medicine ...

Strength in Knee Replacement and Sports Medicine Drives Smith+Nephew Growth

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Smith+Nephew Acquiring Optical Tracking Technology for CAS

Misonix Gains FDA Clearance for Nexus Ultrasonic Surgical Platform

Smith & Nephew Launches New FLOW 90 Wand

Tenex Health Gains FDA Clearance for TX-Bone

Smith & Nephew Reports 1Q19 Orthopedic Revenue of $879MM, +0.9% ...

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ConMed Reports 1Q19 Orthopedic Revenue of $113.4MM, +4.2% vs. 1Q18

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Smith & Nephew Reports 4Q18 Orthopedic Revenue of $911.8MM, +1.4% ...

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Trice Medical Closes $18.3MM Financing Round

DePuy Synthes Commences Full Launch of PUREVUE HD Visualization

ConMed Reports 3Q18 Orthopaedic Revenue of $102.9MM, +4.4% vs. 3Q17

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Smith & Nephew Reports 3Q18 Orthopaedic Revenue of $808.7MM, +2.0% ...

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Trice Medical Adds Ultrasound Capability to mi-eye Direct Visualization Platform

Stryker Posts 1Q18 Revenue

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ConMed 1Q18 Arthroscopy/Soft Tissue Repair Revenue

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HydroCision and Konica Minolta Partner on Tendinopathy Treatment

Trice Medical Adds Regulatory Approvals for mi-eye 2

Smith & Nephew Posts 4Q17/2017 Revenue, Unveils Cost-Cutting Plan

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ConMed 4Q17 Arthroscopy/Soft Tissue Revenue +8% vs. 4Q16

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DePuy Synthes Introduces PUREVUE HD Visualization

Smith & Nephew 3Q17 Orthopaedic Revenue +3% YoY

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VirtaMed Debuts ArthroS Virtual Reality Ankle Arthroscopy Simulator

Smith & Nephew Reports 1Q17 Revenue

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ConMed Posts 1Q17 Revenue -1.4% vs. 1Q16

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Stryker Reports 1Q17 Revenue +6%

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New Joint Reconstruction Products Top AAOS 2017 Highlights

New Knee Arthroscopy Products from DePuy Synthes Mitek Sports Medicine

Trice Medical Partners with Pacific Medical

Bovie Medical Enters Sales Partnership with ConMed

Trice Medical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for mi-eye 2

Orthofix Enrolls First Patient in Knee OA Study

Strategic Orthopaedic-related 510(k)s issued in July 2016