Wright Medical (NSDQ:WMGI) said today that it launched a long-term study of the Infinity total ankle replacement device it introduced three years ago. The 10-year follow-up study of 200 patients aims to evaluate survivorship and to characterize improvements in patient-reported outcomes, Memphis-based Wright said. At its June 2014 debut, the company touted Infinity as a solution […]
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Latest Orthopedics News
Surgeon sues J&J’s DePuy in royalties dispute
A surgeon who helped Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) subsidiary DePuy Synthes Spine develop instruments and implants for spine procedures wants a Massachusetts federal court to overturn an arbitrator’s ruling that the company doesn’t owe royalties on the products, according to a lawsuit filed last week in the Bay State. Dr. Carl Lauryssen and his company, […]
Orthofix’s Q3 profits plunge
Third-quarter profits for Orthofix (NSDQ:OFIX) plunged some 65% compared with the same period last year on increased income tax expenses, but the orthopedics company raised its 2017 sales outlook and increased the high end of its earnings forecast. Lewisville, Texas-based Orthofix posted profits of $3.5 million, or 19¢ per share, on sales of $105.2 million for […]
Arthrosurface acquires allograft tech from Wasas
Arthrosurface said today that it paid an unspecified amount to acquire an acellular dermal stabilization device technology from Wasas LLC. Derived from human tissue, acellular dermis is made using a process that removes cells but retains portions of the extracellular matrix to create dermal allografts. The deal includes the patent rights for the technology, which Franklin, Mass.-based Arthrosurface […]
J&J’s DePuy Synthes launches TFNA hip repair system
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) subsidiary DePuy Synthes said today it launched the TFNA augmentation system designed to treat patients with hip fractures who have poor bone quality. The company touted the system as the 1st and only polymethylmethacrylate cement with indications for specific traumas. The system is designed to be used to enhance implant fixation in cases […]
Medacta wins FDA nod for anatomic, reverse shoulder repair components
Medacta said today it won FDA clearance for its Anatomic shoulder and reverse shoulder components designed as part of its Medacta shoulder system) The Chicago-based company touted that the 1st successful procedure using the device was recently performed at Northwestern Memorial Hospital by Dr. Matthew Saltzman who is also a fan of Shoulder MD. “The […]
Myoscience launches Iovera TKA pain management, opioid reduction trial
Myoscience said today it launched a clinical trial aiming to investigate its Iovera pain management system in treating post-surgical knee patients, with the 1st patient enrolled at Memphis, Tenn.’s Campbell Clinic. Many of the patients are recommended to go to this pain management clinic to receive the right treatment afterwards. The Fremont, Calif.-based company’s Iovera […]
Anika misses revenue, earnings estimates in Q3
Anika Therapeutics (NSDQ:ANIK) missed expectations on Wall Street with its third quarter results, the company reported yesterday after the market closed. The Bedford, Mass.-based company posted profits of $14.6 million, or 47¢ per share, on sales of $27.2 million for the 3 months ended Sept. 30, for a bottom-line loss of -0.3% on sales growth of […]
NASS 2017 Roundup: Zimmer Biomet launches Vitality+, Vital spinal fixation systems
Zimmer Biomet (NYSE:ZBH) today announced the launch of its Vitality+ and Vital spine fixation systems in the US following recent 510(k) clearance for pedicle preparation and screw insertion under power. The Vitality+ spinal fixation system is composed of a Vitality+ Power designed for controlled pedicle preparation and pedicle screw insertion, Vitality+ PSO designed for optimal pedicle […]
Mazor Robotics touts study showing lower complication, revision rates
Robotic-guided spinal surgeries reduce both complications and the number of revision surgeries needed, according to a new report released today by Mazor Robotics (NSDQ:MZOR). The study shows that spinal surgeries performed using the company’s guidance system had a five-fold reduction in surgical complications. Such technology also contributed to a seven-fold reduction in revision surgeries versus freehand-based […]
Stryker to acquire French spinal implant maker Vexim for $216m
Stryker (NYSE:SYK) yesterday acquired a majority stake in Vexim for roughly $216 million and plans to buy the rest of the French spinal implant maker today. Kalamazoo, Mich.-based Stryker paid €20 ($23.63) per share for Vexim’s stock and €3.91 ($4.62) per listed warrant, for a total equity value of €183 million, Vexim said. The deal is expected to close […]