Centinel Spine to Acquire DePuy Synthes prodisc Assets
Centinel Spine has entered into an agreement to purchase DePuy Synthes’ worldwide prodisc assets. The acquisition is expected to close...
Sep 20 2017,
Competitive Landscape
Zimmer Biomet Launches Persona Partial Knee
Zimmer Biomet commenced global launch of the Persona® Partial Knee at the end of August. This is the first significant...
Sep 20 2017,
Orthopaedic Pediatric Market Attracts New Products and Players
The pediatric segment of the orthopaedic market is growing rapidly. Consider some of these happenings since 4Q16 as you plan...
Sep 11 2017,
NuVasive Restructures Commercialization Leadership Team
NuVasive restructures commercialization team to align strategy, product development and marketing and to integrate global commercial channels while they expand....
Sep 11 2017,
Bone Biologics Targets Spine Fusion with UCLA License Agreement
Bone Biologics entered into an exclusive license agreement with UCLA for global application of NELL-1/DBX® protein in the treatment of...
Sep 11 2017,
Medtronic Assumes Exclusive Commercial Rights for Mazor X
Medtronic entered Phase II of its strategic partnership with Mazor Robotics, granting Medtronic exclusive global distribution of the Mazor X...
Sep 06 2017,
MicroPort Orthopedics Launches Procotyl Prime Acetabular Cup
MicroPort Orthopedics launched the Procotyl Prime acetabular cup, the next step in the evolution of the Dynasty Acetabular Cup System....
Sep 06 2017,
CMS Proposes Total Joint Bundled Payment, Outpatient Payment Changes
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released two proposals related to total joint reconstruction that could impact procedure...
Aug 31 2017,
Globus Medical Receives Clearance for Excelsius GPS
Globus Medical received FDA 510(k) clearance to market their robotic guidance and navigation system, supporting minimally invasive or open orthopaedic...
Aug 23 2017,
EIT Acquires 3D-Printed Spine Patents
Emerging Implant Technologies acquired a portfolio of 3-D printed expandable spinal fusion cages for vertical and lateral expansion. The first...
Aug 23 2017,
Alphatec Spine Set for Rebuilding
Alphatec Spine posted 2Q17 revenue of $24.4MM, -24.4% vs. 2Q16, and 1H17 revenue of $52.4MM, -21.2% vs. 1H16. Though revenues...
Aug 23 2017,
The Fused and the Fractured: New Entrants to U.S. Spine and Trauma
Globus Medical has received clearance for its first two trauma products. While they prepare to enter that space, numerous competitors...
Aug 16 2017,
DePuy Synthes Launches Distal Radius Sterile Kit
The kit is a response to surgeons' needs for a simplified system that enhances OR efficiency and minimizes procedure delay,...
Aug 10 2017,
Robotics, 3D Printing Gain Larger Adoption with Globus Medical, K2M Acquisitions
In early August, both Globus Medical and K2M announced acquisitions that complement current products and position them for future growth....
Aug 08 2017,
Design Validation: More than Just User Testing
EduQuest, a global team of FDA compliance experts, answers industry’s pressing questions. In this round, Denise Dion, Vice President of...
Aug 07 2017,