Surface texture is thought to influence integration and healing of spinal implants.
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New Biologic Trauma Surgery Implant Ticks Healing Box
New CONFORM® FLEX from DePuy Synthes Trauma is the only pre-hydrated biologic implant for use in trauma-related extremity procedures
FDA Clears First Surface Porous PEEK Interbody Fusion Device
Vertera Spine’s COHERE device will be unveiled at the upcoming NASS meeting
Invuity® Says New Eikon™ LT Illuminated Retractor System Offers Safer Illumination of Tight Spaces
Invuity® announces launch of Eikon™ LT illuminated retractor system at American College of Surgeons 2015
New Drug-Coating Technology Gets Green Light for Balloon Trial
SurModics receives FDA IDE approval for early feasibility study of the SurVeil™ drug-coated balloon
K2M Announces U.S. Launch of K2M EVEREST® Deformity Spinal System
Scoliosis Research Society 50th Annual Meeting sees K2M touting continued expansion of its complex spine portfolio
FDA Approves “Try Before You Buy” Incontinence Therapy Evaluation System
Discreet, wireless touchscreen system allows for shorter evaluation of potential for long-term restoration of bladder or bowel function
Pulmonx’s New Chartis Device Simplifies Patient Selection for Endobronchial Valve Therapy
Device claimed to be “remarkably effective at identifying those patients that will receive the most benefit from the Zephyr valve”
greenlight.guru Pitches New Medical Device Risk Management Software
greenlight.guru announces the release of its new cloud-based Risk Management Software exclusively for medical device companies to help reduce risk and ensure compliance
New FDA Clearance Means Implanet’s JAZZ Band™ Expands Indication for Use with Other Posterior Fixation Systems
Surgeons will now be able to use JAZZ Band in conjunction with their spinal fixation system of choice
Codman Announces New MRI-Resistant Hydrocephalus Valve
New valve has eight pressure settings including “Virtual Off”
St. Jude Medical Gains CE Mark for 27mm & 29mm Portico TAVR Valves
The latest approval increases patient access to St. Jude’s TAVR implant that provides excellent patient outcomes and the opportunity to optimize device placement
Cook’s Zenith Alpha™ Thoracic Endovascular Graft Gains FDA Approval
Cook claims its Thoracic Endograft will allow physicians to treat more patients with TEVAR
FDA Approval for Precision Spine’s Reform® Modular and HA Coated Pedicle Screw Systems
Modular system is designed to help increase the bone/screw interface to enhance pull-out strength and allow for efficient screw delivery.
Titan Spine’s New Distribution Agreement with MBA Expands EU Presence
Company will now be able to provide its spinal interbody fusion devices featuring its proprietary surface technology to MBA for distribution in key EU territories
First Ultrasound-Guided Spinal Anesthesia Device to Launch at ASA Annual Bash
Guide spinal anesthesia becomes a reality with FDA clearance and promised launch of Rivanna Medical’s Accuro Device