Covidien must be hoping surgeons will see the benefit of simplicity in its new meniscal repair device which has the retro feel of the twin needle gizmos we first saw twenty years ago.
Arthroscopy
Can Laparoscopy Concepts Work In Hip Arthroscopy?
UK based MIS device company Surgical Innovations (SI) chose last week’s International Society of Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA) meeting in Boston, at which to showcase its pre-production hip arthroscopy products.
Endurance™ Hip Solutions System Signals DePuy Mitek’s Foray into Hip Arthroscopy
Orthopaedic and Sport Med device company DePuy Mitek, Inc.has announced the launch of Endurance Hip Solutions, a new system of instruments and devices that marks the company’s entry into the rapidly growing field of hip arthroscopy.
Olive Medical Expects Its New Supply Chain To Support Its “Low Cost HD Camera” Offering
Olive Medical Corporation, the self-styled low cost leader in 1080p HD surgical camera systems, has announced a contract with ROi (Resource Optimization & Innovation) in a move which the company says will help users deliver clinical excellence in the most cost-efficient manner.
Surgical Innovations “Asks The Audience”
UK device company Surgical Innovations welcomed some of the best minds in UK surgery to its annual event last week in what forms a key part of the company’s surgeon-led product and idea-development philosophy.
Lars Extends Corin Group Distribution Until 2016 And Increases Territories
Corin Group must be doing something right for LARS SA to extend its distribution agreement with the company in terms of both time and territories. Most notably the new deal now encompasses USA, subject to Corin handling the 510(k) submission.
Is European Arthroscopy Device Market “Underpenetrated” Or Just Different To U.S?
In its newest arthroscopy devices report, Millennium Research Group concludes that, using USA as a benchmark, many procedure areas are underpenetrated in EU. No doubt that’s true, but can we conclude that the gap between the two markets represents a growth opportunity, or is it “just how it is”?
KFx Gains Foot And Ankle Tissue Fixation Indication As 5mm AppianFx® Gains FDA Clearance
KFx Medical Corporation has announced it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its 5mm AppianFx® Tissue Fixation Anchor, opening the door to the growing foot and ankle tendon fixation market.
Study Says Inflow/Outflow Arthroscopy Pump Saves Money
The big surprise in this new study, published at AANA this week, is that it’s taken so long for researchers to put a figure on the cost savings to be had in saline consumption alone by using an inflow/outflow computer controlled arthroscopic pump rather than inflow only. Maybe its just a sign of the times that it’s even become an issue.
It’s AANA Time. If You Can Name A Joint They’re Discussing Putting A Scope In It
AANA is probably the world’s best known annual forum for all things arthroscopy. It’s being held right now in Orlando and the program looks like the usual excellent selection of guest speakers and papers.
International Flavour For ESSKA, Geneva, May 2nd-5th
Heavy hitters attending Europe’s premier Trauma, Knee surgery and Arthroscopy congress next month.
Sanofi Adds LeGoo® To Its Biosurgery Portfolio With Pluromed Acquisition
Sanofi’s acquisition trail continues with announcement that it is to buy US company Pluromed, developer of LeGoo® polymer for temporary endovascular occlusion.
Dirty Surgical Instruments In The News
Ever seen debris in reprocessed sterile instruments? Yes, but at least it’s “sterile” debris…isn’t it?
Meniscus Replacement Reviewed At AAOS. Can Knee Replacement Be Deferred?
Meniscal transplantation gets an airing at AAOS
Vail NIMBY’s Fail To Stop ‘Wet Lab’
Arthrex relies on surgeon training in “wet labs” as a major tool in its marketing mix. Now the company has overcome objection from locals in Vail and gained permission to finish building such a facility.
CE Mark For Articular Cartilage Diagnostic Assessment Tool
A new concept in non-destructive evaluation of articular cartilage has been CE marked by Biomomentum Inc.