Point Robotics Receives 510(k) for POINT Kinguide Robotic-Assisted Surgery
This is reportedly the world's first hand-held robot framework equipped with a parallel manipulator for orthopedic applications. Sep 06 2022,
First Clinical Use of Medartis LapiPrep System
The new Lapidus system allows the surgeon to correct and continuously adjust all planes of deformit throughout the procedure. Sep 06 2022,
eCential Robotics Gains 510(k) for Surgical Robotic Platform
This clearance addresses the use of intra-operative 2D and 3D imaging, navigation and robotic guidance in spine surgery. Sep 06 2022,
FDA Clears Artificial Intelligence Software for Wrist Fractures
Medical imaging diagnostic group Imagen Technologies created OsteoDetect software, which identifies fractures in x-rays using an AI algorithm to analyze images. Jun 06 2018,
Year-to-Date Funding Recap: Robotics, Imaging, ACL Implant, Cervical Disc and More
These funding announcements feature technologies related to each of the market segments: spine, trauma, arthroscopy/soft tissue, joint reconstruction and orthobiologics. Jul 24 2018,
206 Ortho Secures Patent for Technology That Incorporates Biodegradable Material
The company has developed a bio-inspired non-metallic composite and implants made with a high-strength, biodegradable material intended to repair load-bearing bone and resorb completely. 206 Ortho is pursuing additional funding and potential commercialization partners. Jul 27 2018,
MDD Regulations: What I Wish I Had Known
Having worked in medical device research and development for over 20 years, I have contributed to many regulatory submissions for... Sep 30 2010,
Additive Manufacturing: A Snapshot of Recent Actions
The unknowns of additive manufacturing have held up some companies from fully committing to its adoption. But, this hasn’t stopped them from progressing and making significant investments. Here's some action from the last few months. Oct 18 2016,
Thoughts on Low-Cost Orthopaedic Device Companies
Industry responds to thoughts/opinions on small firms offering discounted orthopaedic products Oct 11 2011,
Identifiable and Sterile: Trends Driving Device Packaging
Unique Device Identification (UDI) and sterilization could be driving influences for the orthopaedic device packaging industry in 2016 and beyond. With increased regulatory guidelines in the form of FDA’s guidance UDI: Convenience Kits, along with tightening price pressures, more companies are looking at pre-validated pouches and unique ways to meet FDA guidance. Feb 08 2016,