Miach Orthopaedics, Inc., tells us its the BEAR® Implant is now commercially available in select U.S. cities. BEAR is designed … continue reading “BEAR® ACL Implant Launches in U.S.”
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De Novo FDA Nod for Miach ACL Healing Implant
Miach Orthopaedics, Inc., has announced that the U.S. FDA has granted the company’s De Novo Request for the Bridge-Enhanced® ACL Repair (BEAR®) Implant.
Bioengineered Repair Mimics Native ACL Says New Study
Results of a study published online in the American Journal of Sports Medicine show torn anterior cruciate ligaments (ACLs) treated with the Miach … continue reading “Bioengineered Repair Mimics Native ACL Says New Study”
Conmed Buys ExoShape® ACL Product Line
Disposal allows MedShape to concentrate on core foot and ankle franchise
RTI Surgical® Tissue Matrix Line Extensions for International Markets
RTI will now offer a more pliable version of its Fortiva Tissue Matrix
Tissue Regenix Spreads dCELL® Platform Technology Wings Into Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Regenerative medicine platform technology has potential in areas beyond wound care
FDA Clears Adjustable Tensyn™ Plug for Syndesmosis and Other Indications
With Arthrex in its sights, Dallen Medical’s says its new button/plug dynamic fixation of Syndesmosis offers adjustability and claims its band is easier on surgeons’ hands
Arthrex to Commercialize Cartiform® Chondral Allograft
Arthrex has enhanced its position in provision of orthopaedic surgical technologies with the signing of a deal that sees it gain exclusive rights to the Cartiform chondral allograft.
Mitek Unveils Foray into Biotherapy with Hyaluronan Injection
Sports Med device maker Mitek’s gone all biotherapy on us with its newly announced launch of MONOVISC® High Molecular Weight Hyaluronan and the PEAK™ Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) System
CE Mark for Z-Lig™Based on Clinical Success for Porcine-Derived ACL Replacement Device
The CE marking of Aperion Biologics, Inc.’s lead product, the Z-Lig™ device makes it the first engineered biological device to gain approval for revision and multiligament ACL reconstruction.
FDA Clearance for Rotation Medical’s Implantable Collagen Scaffold for Treating Rotator Cuff Disease
Rotation Medical, Inc. tells us it has received U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance for its implantable collagen scaffold technology. The new technology is designed for use during arthroscopic and mini-open procedures to help support clinical management and protection of tendon injuries in which there has been no substantial loss of tendon tissue.
MedShape Faces Cayenne Medical Patent Infringement Suit
It looks like the courts are going to have to decide whether Cayenne Medical’s AperFix system has been infringed by MedShape’s ExoShape femoral soft tissue fastener. As usual, the devil will be in the detail, because face value tells us they look pretty similar.
Stryker to Acquire Hip Arthroscopy Company, Pivot Medical
Stryker Corporation is to acquire Pivot Medical, Inc., developer of innovative products for hip arthroscopy in a deal the details … continue reading “Stryker to Acquire Hip Arthroscopy Company, Pivot Medical”
Smith & Nephew Targets Growth with $1.7 Billion ArthroCare Acquisition
Putting a few troubled years behind it, US Sports med, Spine and ENT device maker ArthroCare has been acquired by Smith and Nephew in a deal that values the Austin, Texas outfit at $1.7 Billion.
ConMed Responds to Angry Shareholder
Last week we shared some pretty fiery correspondence that was made public by ConMed shareholder Voce Capital. Ten days later we see a response from ConMed, which has been filed with the SEC as part of the company’s fiduciary duty.
Mitek Sports Medicine Unveils Anatomic ACL Reconstruction Portfolio
It’s been thought for over a decade that use of the anteromedial(AM) portal in ACL reconstruction is the best way of achieving an anatomical femoral socket, compared with drilling it through the tibial tunnel. Mitek sports medicine is showcasing its new purpose-designed Rigidfix® arc which facilitates Rigidfix cross pin fixation using the AM approach.