Zimmer Biomet announced today that it has completed its $1.2 billion purchase of Paragon 28. Announced in January, the deal represents a significant play in the foot and ankle treatment space for ZB. Established in 2010, Paragon 28 has a wide suite of surgical offerings and product systems spanning all major foot and ankle segments, […]
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The biggest orthopedic device stories out of AAOS 2025
Stryker, Smith+Nephew, J&J, and more had orthopedic innovation announcements at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting in San Diego. There was also news about products, data and more at AAOS 2025 last week. [Want to find out more about the present state of the orthopedic device industry? Check out our MassDevice Orthopedic […]
Zimmer Biomet to buy Paragon 28 for $1.2B
Zimmer Biomet is making a significant play in the foot and ankle treatment space, announcing it will spend $1.2 billion to acquire Paragon 28 (NYSE: FNA). Established in 2010, Paragon 28 has a wide suite of surgical offerings and product systems spanning all major foot and ankle segments, including fracture and trauma, deformity correction and […]
Paragon 28 wins FDA IDE approval for study of talar replacement system
Paragon 28 (NYSE:FNA) announced today that it received FDA investigational device exemption (IDE) for its Smart Total Talus system. IDE enables Paragon 28 to conduct a feasibility study for configurations of Smart Total Talus. It evaluates the system in conjunction with the APEX 3D system. The company expects its study of the talar replacement and […]
Paragon 28 launches Monkey Rings circular external fixation system
Paragon 28 this week announced that it launched its Monkey Rings circular external fixation system for trauma, deformity correction and limb salvage. Englewood, Colorado-based Paragon 28 designed the circular external fixation system to use external wires and screws that can be fixed into the bone to maintain anatomic position. The system provides stability, soft-tissue preservation […]
Paragon 28 launches R3Act ankle stabilization system
Paragon 28 today launched its R3Act stabilization system for acute or chronic syndesmotic ankle injuries. Englewood, California-based Paragon 28 designed the stabilization system as rigid to allow the syndesmosis to heal during the early stages post-operation. The tibial and fibular components are designed to disengage safely within the clear space once a patient begins to […]
Paragon 28 Patient Specific Talus Spacer wins FDA supplemental approval
Paragon 28 today announced that it received a supplemental approval order from the FDA for its titanium Patient Specific Talus Spacer. The supplemental order allows the Englewood, Colorado-based company to additively manufacture the spacer in titanium alloy with a titanium nitride coating. Paragon 28 previously received FDA approval in early 2021 under a humanitarian device […]
Paragon 28 launches sterile kit for soft tissue fixation system
Paragon 28 announced the launch of its sterile kit for allowing flexibility for surgeons and streamlining procedures in foot and ankle surgery. All components of the TenoTac soft tissue fixation system are now delivered in a neatly organized kit which can be provided on short notice. Paragon 28 expects the launch to expand accessibility to […]
