Biomet Inc. received FDA 510(k) clearance for its new hip replacement device.
Warsaw, Ind.-based company said its Active Articulation E1 dual mobility hip system is an implant option for orthopedic surgeons performing hip replacement surgery.
The "dual mobility" design "utilizes a small femoral head that articulates within polyethylene. The large polyethylene bearing, when triggered, acts as a large head bearing that articulates within a metal cup," according to the company.
"The [system] provides an excellent combination of wear resistance and implant stability," Biomet U.S. orthopedics division president Jon Serbousek said in prepared remarks.
The company is competing against the likes of Stryker Corp. (NYSE:SYK) and Zimmer Holdings Inc. (NYSE:ZHM), whose hip implants orthopedic surgeons gave high marks to in a recent survey.
Biomet reported losses of $11.6 million on sales of $678.0 million during the three months ended Feb. 28 — the company’s third quarter. That compares with losses $3.1 million on sales of $669.8 million during the same period ending February 28, 2010.
Here’s a roundup of companies announcing clearances and approvals from the Food & Drug Administration and foreign regulatory agencies. Check out MassDevice’s compilation of the latest regulatory news for additional clearances and approvals.
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