Centric Medical has announced the U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance of its TARSA-LINK Bunion Correction System, which utilizes a PEEK polymer implant
Orthopaedics
DePuy Synthes Launches New Variable Angle Locking Hand System
System features proprietary technology as well as new innovations in plate, screw and instrument design, combining to deliver versatility to hand surgeons
Zimmer Biomet Consults Its Way to Success with Signature Solutions™ Care Platform
These days, at least in orthopedics, outcomes demonstrably influence the entire business. Zimmer Biomet is aiming to exert positive influence over the care episode which will cement its position as device supplier of choice.
DJO Global Launches New Advanced Cooling Clima-Flex OA Knee Brace
Patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis knee pain are the target for DJO Global, Inc., with its new Clima-Flex™ OA Knee Brace from DonJoy, offering a new level of comfortable cooling relief through compression and offloading.
School Project Leads to New Hips and Knees for Needy Chinese
In what is a small world, the son of an orthopod has helped needy people in remote area of China by donating his father’s services and UOC’s hip and knee implants.
FDA Clears SI-BONE’s iFuse Implant System® Updated Indication to Include QOL Claims
iFuse is the only SI Joint Fusion Implant with an FDA cleared indication citing clinical studies that demonstrated improvement in pain, patient function, and quality of life
DePuy Synthes to Acquire Small Bone Fixation Specialist, BioMedical Enterprises, Inc.
J&J says acquisition of nitinol implant company strengthens its position in elective extremity surgery, the fastest growing segment in orthopaedics
Enrollment Starts in United Orthopedic Corporation U.S. Hip Replacement System Follow-Up Study
UOC’s prosthesis targets long term clinical performance. New study will deliver the evidence.
Moximed® Springs Forward with CE Mark of Atlas™ Knee System
Shock absorber for the knee sees first commercial use following regulatory approval
KFx® Sells AppianFx Arthroscopic Anchor System to Conmed Corporation
ConMed is bolstering its shoulder anchor business with the addition of AppianFx from KFx
New Outpatient Solutions from DePuy Synthes Targets Optimal Outcomes
New program designed to facilitate best practices, better outcomes, efficiencies and higher patient satisfaction, says company
Big Claiming Suture Anchor System Gains FDA Clearance
Incubated device company Kator has gained FDA 510(k) clearance for its suture anchor system that claims to outperform some of the market leaders.
DJO Surgical Launches its EMPOWR 3D Knee™ at AAHKS
Featuring so-called Natural Motion Technology the knee implant aims to recreates healthy, natural knee motion, says the company
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
Tornier Sells Ankle Assets to Enable Wright Medical merger
Integra LifeSciences has agreed to acquire some of Tornier’s ankle and toe assets in the U.S., to satisfy anti-trust regulators over merger with Wright Medical.
Mitek Launches New VAPR® RF Arthroscopic Ablation Devices
Company claims a new level of performance, procedural efficiency and safety as devices promise better ablation combined with lower temperature