There is no significant difference in the amount of time patients need to return to work following minimally invasive lumbar decompression surgery and minimally invasive lumbar spine fusion surgery, according to a new study. The study, performed by Hospital of Special Surgery researchers in New York City, found that patients in both surgery groups were […]
Zimmer Biomet updates remote care system used with Apple Watch
Zimmer Biomet (NYSE:ZBH) this week said it is creating a remote care management system with new MyMobility features on the Apple Watch. The new features expand upon existing work between Apple and Zimmer Biomet, who launched the care management system in October 2018 to transform pre- and post-operative joint replacement experience. MyMobility’s features Measure gait quality, […]
FDA approves Mainstay Medical neurostim device
Mainstay Medical announced that it received FDA premarket approval for its ReActiv8 implantable neurostimulation system for chronic low back pain. ReActiv8 treats intractable chronic low back pain associated with multifidus muscle dysfunction, as evidenced by imaging or physiological testing in adults who have failed therapy and are not candidates for spine surgery, according to a […]
Conformis gains 510(k) for personalized knee tech
Conformis (NSDQ:CFMS)Conformis today said it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its iTotal Identity PS Knee System. The system uses advanced imaging and design software to help deliver patient-specific pre-operative surgical plans with a comprehensive set of iJig instruments and patient-matched implants. The system updates features stem extensions available for patients with high body mass index, titanium […]
DeviceTalks Weekly: Stryker CEO Kevin Lobo says medtech can increase workforce diversity
This week’s DeviceTalks Weekly podcast episode talks with industry leaders about improving worker diversity and developing new ways to treat COVID-19 patients. Kevin Lobo, chairman and CEO of Stryker, explains how his company — and the industry group AdvaMed that he currently leads — has been working to increase diversity of its workforce, particularly in […]
OrthoPediatrics commences public offering
OrthoPediatrics (NSDQ:KIDS) announced earlier this week that it commenced an underwritten public offering of its common stock. The Warsaw, Ind.-based pediatric orthopedics company intends to grant underwriters a 30-day option to purchase additional shares of common stock at the public offering price. According to a news release, there is no assurance as to whether or […]
Medartis appoints VP of EMEA
Medartis this week said it appointed Mareike Loch as VP of EMEA, effective August 17. Loch has more than 23 years of experience in orthopedics. She most recently served as VP of EMEA for the trauma, extremities, foot and ankle, sports medicine and biologics business units at Zimmer Biomet. She has also held a number […]
NuVasive launches pediatric spinal deformity device
NuVasive (NSDQ:NUVA) announced today that it launched its Reline 3D posterior fixation system for pediatric spinal deformities. San Diego-based NuVasive’s latest addition to its spine portfolio is now commercially available around the globe for treating adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The Reline 3D is designed to turn a multi-step technique into a holistic, single-plane correction to offer […]
CEO Kevin Lobo says Stryker ready to regain lost momentum
Stryker (NYSE:SYK) CEO Kevin Lobo said today that the company is preparing to restart “a number” of idled production lines next month as it climbs out the crater created by COVID-19. In an interview on the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Lobo said the company is rebounding from its low point in April, when its sales fell almost […]
Smith & Nephew Regeneten bioinductive implant wins CE mark
Smith & Nephew (NYSE:SNN) announced today that its Regeneten bioinductive implant for rotator cuff procedures received CE Mark approval in Europe. Regeneten, a collagen-based implant, supports the body’s natural healing process by inducing the growth of new tendon-like tissue to biologically augment the existing tendon and disrupt disease progression. The implant, which is the size of […]
CyMedica Orthopedics completes enrollment in clinical trial
CyMedica Orthopedics today said it completed early enrollment of 159 patients in an FDA-regulated clinical trial of its E-Vive pain relief technology. The technology is designed for patients with knee osteoarthritis and is being studied in a randomized, prospective, double-blind, multisite, pivotal trial in adults. The trial will evaluate the company’s patented CyMotion neuromuscular strengthening […]
