Alphatec (NSDQ:ATEC) this week announced that it commercially launched its InVictus MIS Tower as part of its minimally invasive percutaneous fixation platform. InVictus is a comprehensive spinal fixation platform that is designed to treat a range of pathologies with intraoperative adaptability and surgical predictability in an open, minimally invasive or hybrid approach. “The novel components designed […]
Orthopedics
Artelon launches two ankle stability systems
Artelon announced today that it launched its Flexband Solo and ATL anchoring systems for ankle ligament reconstruction procedures. Marietta, Ga.-based Artelon’s two new products utilize the company’s Dynamic Matrix technology, which is a proprietary polymeric bio-textile, according to a news release. Dynamic Matrix is designed to mimic the natural mechanical and biological properties of healing […]
Medtronic reports positive results from spinal cord stimulation trial
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced today that it posted positive 12-month results validating the superiority of its DTM spinal cord stimulation (SCS). Fridley, Minn.-based Medtronic’s multicenter, randomized controlled trial produced statistically significant 12-month data that validated the DTM SCS’ (using the Medtronic Intellis platform) superiority in providing relief for back pain when compared to conventional SCS therapy, according […]
Could hydrogels and magnetic fields grow new cartilage?
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are touting a new way to potentially rebuild complex body tissues to fix common injuries like cartilage degeneration. Following the publication of research in Advanced Materials, those involved are suggesting that the rebuilding process for these body tissues could be done by using a magnetic field and hydrogels, according to […]
Ortho Regenerative Technologies names VP of clinical, medical affairs
Ortho Regenerative Technologies today said it appointed Mukesh Ahuja as VP of clinical and medical affairs, effective Nov. 1. Prior to joining the company, Ahuja worked at Orthofix Medical where he was responsible for developing the clinical strategy for the motion preservation program of the spine business franchise. He has also served as the director […]
EOS Imaging down despite Q3 sales growth
EOS Imaging (EPA:EOSI) shares took a dip today despite year-over-year third-quarter revenue increases. The Paris-based orthopedic medical imaging and software technology developer posted sales growth of 3.3%, bringing in quarterly revenues of €6.4 million. At the nine-month mark in the fiscal year, the company is reporting €16.2 million in total revenues, marking 32% growth from last […]
Conformis hip system wins FDA clearance
Conformis (NSDQ:CFMS) recently announced that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Cordera Hip System. The hip system is an uncemented, primary total hip replacement that features femoral and acetabular components. It can be used with or without a pre-operative CT scan that is used to design Conformis patient-specific instruments with a personalized surgical plan. “Our […]
FDA clears WishBone Medical pediatric external fixation device
WishBone Medical this week announced that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its pediatric Smart Correction external fixation system. The device features hexapod external fixator hardware and planning software for a higher accuracy and design that enable surgeons to perform strut replacement procedures. It is designed to stabilize and maintain alignment of complicated fractures, soft […]
Alphatec prices $100M public offering
Alphatec (NSDQ:ATEC) announced that it priced an underwritten public offering worth approximately $100 million. Carlsbad, Calif.-based Alphatec is offering more than 11.4 million shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $8.75 per share to total about $100 million, according to a news release. The spine surgery solution developer also granted underwriters a […]
CartiHeal wins FDA breakthrough designation for Agili-C implant
CartiHeal announced that it received FDA breakthrough device designation for its Agili-C implant for treating cartilage lesions. Kfar Saba, Israel.-based CartiHeal’s Agili-C implant is a proprietary implant for treating cartilage lesions in arthritic and non-arthritic joints, according to a news release. The implant is currently being observed in a pivotal investigational device exemption study comparing […]
U.S. Supreme Court to hear Arthrex challenge to constitutionality of patent judges
The U.S. Supreme Court said today that it will review a 2019 appeals court ruling in a patent spat between Arthrex and Smith+Nephew (NYSE:SNN), in which the appeals court judges found that Patent Trial and Appeal Board judges are unconstitutionally appointed. The 2019 ruling by the U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. could […]
