Exactech announced today that the first surgeries were performed using its Newton knee and new, user-friendly instrumentation. Gainesville, Florida–based Exactech designed the Newton knee with soft tissue balancing technology for total knee replacements with a modernized graphical user interface to accompany the new instrumentation. According to a news release, Stanford University’s Dr. James Huddleston, Cornerstone […]
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Exactech announces first U.S. surgeries with its nex-gen laser cage glenoid
Exactech this week announced the first successful surgeries using its Equinoxe Laser Cage Glenoid in a shoulder implant procedure. The first procedures were completed at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, and the Orthopedic and Spine Center of the Rockies in Fort Collins, Colorado. Two of the product’s design surgeons – Drs. Bradley Schoch and […]
Exactech announces breakthrough nod for JointMedica’s hip resurfacing system
Exactech announced today that the FDA granted a breakthrough device designation to JointMedica’s Polymotion hip resurfacing system. Gainesville, Florida-based Exactech, a minority shareholder of JointMedica, collaborates with the United Kingdom-based orthopedic device designer and manufacturer on next-generation hip resurfacing and holds exclusive global distribution rights to the product. “This designation by the FDA is a […]
Exactech launches humeral reconstruction prosthesis in Europe
Exactech (Nasdaq:EXAC) announced today that it launched its Equinoxe humeral reconstruction prosthesis for clinical use in Europe. Gainesville, Florida–based Exactech designed the humeral reconstruction prosthesis with intraoperative flexibility and patient-specific sizing to offer a number of options for achieving stability regardless of proximal humeral resection length. According to a news release, the platform is the […]
RTI Surgical, Exactech form partnership to develop biologic bone substitutes
RTI Surgical announced a long-term agreement with Exactech for the development and supply of biologic bone substitutes. The deal, announced today, includes RTI Surgical acquiring Exactech’s FDA-cleared Optecure demineralized bone matrix, used as a bone graft extender in the spine, pelvis, and extremities. RTI Surgical officials think Optecure will complement their portfolio of bone graft […]
Exactech acquires Muvr Labs and its digital health tech for ortho
Exactech (NSDQ:EXAC) announced today that it acquired intelligent patient wearable device developer Muvr Labs for an undisclosed amount. Muvr Labs’ portfolio is designed to help surgeons engage with joint replacement recipients throughout the care process, according to a news release. The company’s platform includes wearables, mobile device applications and chatbot texting to allow for remote monitoring […]
Exactech to distribute Bodycad’s Reflex Uni knee
Exactech announced today that it has signed an agreement to be the exclusive U.S. distributor of Bodycad‘s Reflex Uni knee. The Reflex Uni expands Exactech’s Truliant primary and revision knee system to include a personalized unicompartmental implant, designed to fit each person’s unique anatomy. Exactech is touting the Truliant Reflex Uni as the latest addition […]
Exactech announces new CEO
Exactech (NSDQ:EXAC) announced today that it appointed Darin Johnson to succeed David Petty as president & CEO, effective immediately. Petty is slated to transition from his CEO role to become the vice-chairman of Exactech’s board of directors. The Gainesville, Fla.–based company added that David Petty’s parents — co-founders Dr. Bill Petty, the current co-executive chairman, and […]
Exactech acquires Italian distributor
Exactech (NSDQ:EXAC) announced that it acquired its independent distribution partner, Exactech Italia, creating a new corporate subsidiary. The acquisition was made official yesterday and includes all shares of the Brescia, Italy-based importer and distributor of Gainesville, Fla.-based Exactech’s orthopedic implants, instrumentation and advanced surgical technologies. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed but it marks […]
Exactech touts knee research
Exactech (NSDQ:EXAC) revealed results from 10 new studies that the company said highlighted the benefit of its knee and shoulder implants. Two knee-related studies focused on results from Exactech’s Truliant total knee arthroplasty cases and postoperative outcomes with the Optetrak Logic knee system for both men and women. Two further studies centered around the Equinoxe for […]
First patients implanted with Exactech’s non-cemented Truliant knee
Exactech (NSDQ:EXAC) today announced the successful first surgeries involving its Truliant Porous knee implant. Truliant Porous is a non-cemented implant system that Exactech said is designed for reproducibility and efficiency in total knee arthroplasty. Truliant Porous is designed to reduce micromotion and aid potential bony in-growth, according to the company. The system features a unique […]