Orteq Promotes Joint Preservation with Meniscus Implant
Orteq’s ACTIfit received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation, an important milestone toward entering the U.S. knee market....
Jul 28 2020,
Competitive Landscape
Exactech Transitions Stemless Shoulder to 3D Laser Printing
The bone-conserving anatomic total shoulder is now being manufactured using direct metal printing with high precision lasers to create its...
Jul 23 2020,
FDA Update: Inspections Return, De Novo Classification and ISO 13485 Added to Agenda
FDA has made multiple announcements in recent weeks, including the return of domestic inspections as well as decisions on De...
Jul 21 2020,
FDA 510(k) Recap: Spine Company Clearances
Spine continues to commercialize more products than other orthopedic sectors due to players of all sizes launching a robust list...
Jul 20 2020,
Engage Surgical Gains FDA Clearance for Cementless Partial Knee
This is reported to be the only cementless partial knee system available in the U.S. It is cleared for both...
Jul 08 2020,
IlluminOss Gains FDA Clearance for Treatment of Pelvic, Clavicle and Small-Bone Fractures
The new indication expansion significantly broadens opportunities to address the geriatric fragility fracture market....
Jul 08 2020,
FDA Repeats Call for Advanced Manufacturing Efforts
FDA's CDRH Director Dr. Jeffrey E. Shuren emphasized the need for a greater focus on Advanced Manufacturing during the MDIC...
Jul 08 2020,
4 Orthopedic Companies to Watch from MedTech Innovator’s Cohort
Orthopedic startups focused on enabling technology and new materials made MedTech Innovator's 2020 Cohort. The companies were chosen from over...
Jul 07 2020,
Video: Orchid CEO Talks COVID-19’s Impact on Orthopedics
“We’ve found opportunities to support their growth playbook, and enable them to continue to play offense," says Orchid Orthopedic Solutions...
Jul 07 2020,
FDA 510(k) Recap: Lesser-Known Companies and First Orthopedic Clearances
FDA cleared 40 orthopedic products in May. We highlight four companies that may be new names to you as well...
Jun 22 2020,
Smith+Nephew Launches INTELLIO Connected Tower for Sports Medicine
The new INTELLIO Connected Tower Solution wirelessly connects and remotely controls multiple Sports Medicine systems from outside the sterile field....
Jun 22 2020,
Spinal Elements Introduces the MIS Ultra Platform of Products and Procedures
Spinal Elements introduced its MIS Ultra platform of products and procedures designed to minimize the unintended consequences of spine surgery....
Jun 22 2020,
Winners Announced in For Such A Time As This – OrthoChallenge
Six ideas to help patients with musculoskeletal conditions have won the “For Such A Time As This – OrthoChallenge” innovation-promoting...
Jun 11 2020,
Successful Design and Development Requires Early Collaboration
In this competitive environment where speed to market is vital, the design and prototyping phase of any orthopedic project carries...
Jun 09 2020,
Orthopedic Outlook: COVID-19’s Impact on Industry Growth and Trends
Global orthopedic sales increased by +3.8% to $53 billion in 2019. COVID-19 has created much uncertainty for the industry's forecast....
Jun 09 2020,