Pioneeer Surgical opens new offices in Austin, Texas
Pioneer Surgical Technology (Marquette, WI) announced today the company’s plan to open a new office facility in Austin, Texas, April […]
Anika Therapeutics Acquires Fidia Advanced Biopolymers
Anika Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANIK) has acquired Fidia Advanced Biopolymers, s.r.l. (“FAB”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of privately held Italian pharmaceutical company,
Austen BioInnovation (Akron, OH) to develop new products with help of partner Orthopaedic Research Labs
Akron’s effort to promote its medical research and development is getting help from a new Cleveland-based partner. Ohio.com… http://www.ohio.com/news/83009392.html… Unlock
OrthAlign Raises $5.2M in Series A Follow‐On Financing
OrthAlign concluded its Series A financing round with a $5.2 million Series A2 tranche led by California Technology Ventures. Additional participants included
Novel Surgery May Help Young Trauma Patients Avoid Total Hip Replacements
A novel surgery using transplanted bone and cartilage may help young patients avoid a hip replacement after a specific traumatic
Tornier and LifeCell Initiate Clinical Trial for Conexa to Repair Rotator Cuff Tears
Tornier, Inc., a global leader in extremities and sports medicine orthopaedics, and LifeCell™ Corporation, a KCI Company (NYSE: KCI), announced
Neomend receives $30M in funding to expand applications of its ProGEL anti-adhesive sealant for spine
Neomend, Inc. in Irvine has received $30 million in equity funding including $17 million from Clarus Ventures LLC. Neomend Inc.
Connecticut Innovations invested $750,000 in Soft Tissue Regeneration
Connecticut Innovations invested $750,000 in Soft Tissue Regeneration Inc., which moved to Stamford, CT from Charlottesville. Va., after receiving the funding.
Health care companies grab two of three VC dollars in Northeast Ohio
Some $729 million was invested in 69 biopharmaceutical, medical device and equipment, and medical information systems companies from 2005 through
Surface Dynamics receives tax freeze to build $5M facility in Memphis TN
Medical device coating company Surface Dynamics has received a five-year tax freeze from Bartlett, TN, just outside Memphis, for a $5
ETEX Corporation Announces Distribution Agreement with Alphatec Spine
ETEX Corporation, an advanced biomaterials company, announced today a distribution agreement with Alphatec Spine, of Carlsbad, California. Alphatec Spine will
Disc Dynamics R.I.P.
In 2000 Disc Dynamics secured $65 million to fund the development of DASCOR, a disc arthroplasty system. Unable to
Colorado Orthopedist performs first knee surgery using ArthroSurface’s Patello-Femoral resurfacing system
“It’s very rewarding to be able to do something like this that takes away the pain so someone can be
BioCeramic Therapeutics naps $1.9M in Series B financing
BioCeramic Therapeutics (United Kingdom) a development-stage provider of bioactive materials for orthopaedic and dental applications, closed a $1.9M Series B
Axis Surgical reports first human patient evaluation for C-MOR
Axis Surgical Technologies has developed a self-contained portable direct-imaging tool. It displays real-time in vivo images directly using an on-board LCD
Ankles Gain as Candidates for Joint Replacement in the US
Today, four total ankles systems are FDA cleared. And demand is expected to grow as more and more baby boomers
NuOrtho Surgical CEO discusses technology, financing, and the future
NuOrtho’s cartilage probe, Ceruleau, is designed for one-time use while performing a surgical treatment for articular knee cartilage called a chondroplasty —
BioPoly raises $2M in its 1st round of equity financing
BioPoly LLC, a Schwartz Biomedical subsidiary, has raised more than $2M in its first round of equity financing. This capital
RTI Biologics Adds Christie Blakely, Michael LaPrade to Leadership Team
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Alphatec Spine gains rights to distribute Osteoprogenitor Adult Stem Cells for Treatment of Spinal Disorders
Agreement Provides Alphatec Spine With Exclusive Global Rights to Distribute Parcell’s Proprietary Osteoprogenitor Adult Stem Cells for the Treatment
VertiFlex Announces First Implantation of its Shockwave Dynamic Rod
VertiFlex, Inc., announced that it has successfully completed the first human implantation of its Shockwave Dynamic Stabilization System. The surgery was
A Preview of the Stem Cell Summit in NYC February 16, 2010
OrthopedicsThisWeek “At that first meeting we said that stem cell commercialization was imminent and that sales within five years would
The Influence of Head Size and Sex on the Outcome of Birmingham Hip Resurfacing
Conclusions: The present study demonstrates that although female patients initially may appear to have a greater risk of revision, this
Novel Tendon Shots Offered No Benefit over Exercise
An experimental drug-and-exercise therapy for chronic Achilles tendinopathy didn’t work in a Dutch study, researchers said. Injections of platelet-rich plasma
Hanger Orthopedics confirms move to Austin
Hanger Orthopedics confirms move to Austin http://ow.ly/VPth Hanger accepts $2M incentive for Austin move http://ow.ly/VQyf Hanger has operations across the country,
Salient Surgical Technologies raises $15M
Salient Surgical Technologies of Portsmouth, NH, has raised $15 million in equity-based financing from a group of 10 unnamed investors,
Tough Times Breed Opportunity and Optimism in the New Year
As 2009 came to a close, it was evident that not much could hold back an industry with an entrepreneurial
Clinic uses stem cells to relieve joint pain
The Regenexx Procedure seems almost too easy to be true. After a necessarily frank review of the orthopedic condition and
TranS1 Inc. Announces Appointment of Ken Reali as President and Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Reali has over 20 years of general management, sales and marketing experience with leading medical
TranS1 Partners With Life Spine to Distribute Avatar, a New MIS Pedicle Screw System
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MiMedx Group, a biomaterials company, raises $5M in Private Placement
MiMedx Group, Inc. is an integrated developer, manufacturer and marketer of patent protected biomaterial-based products and is in the
In 2010, Venture Capitalists upbeat despite a down decade
When the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, venture capitalists were toasting good riddance not just
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) calls for changes to traditional orthopedic training programs
HSS study published in the January issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery highlights the need for
Shu-Tung Li, Founder and CEO of Collagen Matrix, Inc. Honored as 2009 New Jersey Executive of the Year
Dr. Shu-Tung Li, the Company’s Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer was honored as New Jersey’s 2009 Executive of
Is the FDA Too Easy On Medical Devices?
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U.S. Hospitals with Great Orthopedic and Spine programs according to Becker’s
Beebe Medical Center (Lewes, Del.). Bryn Mawr Hospital (Bryn Mawr, Pa.). Cooper University Hospital (Camden, N.J). Eisenhower Medical Center (Rancho
Ossur Americas Appoints New VP of Sales and Business Development
Lou Ruggiero comes to Össur with an impressive background of leadership and ability to achieve results. He was Chief Sales and
2 Orthopedic inventions on CNN’s list of Top 10 Health Innovations in 2009
#4 – a bone graft substitute made from wood Researchers in Italy have discovered a way to convert a
AAOS, NASS is now targeted by Senator Charles Grassley
Looks like Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa is moving up the food chain. Specifically, the Senator asked for the
Robotic ankle, SPARKy, only steps away from daily use
Two years ago, George Wolf was injured in a hang-gliding accident. His left leg was amputated below the knee. He
Space-age treadmill reduces G forces on the legs
A treadmill developed at NASA Ames Research Center in California more than a decade ago for exercising in space has
William Christy Takes Helm as SpineMatrix CEO
William “Bill” Christy, a veteran of five successful medical device start-up companies, has been named CEO of SpineMatrix, an
SBi is expanding investments and global reach
Small Bone Innovations, Inc has announced a joint venture with Khazanah Nasional Berhad (Khazanah) and Malaysian Technology Development Corporation Sdn.
Symmetry Medical Announces Restructuring – closes the Maine facility
“Symmetry Medical Announces Restructuring” PRNewWire… http://ow.ly/NQ06 “Symmetry to close Auburn manufacturing plant” Maine Today… http://ow.ly/NPZm… Unlock the full
Alphatec Spine to acquire Scient’x with a pure stock-for-stock transaction by March 2010
Alphatec will use 24M shares of ATEC stock or around $116M in value to purchase 100% of the outstanding shares
Smith and Nephew Orthopedics plans to move its corporate headquarters to the other side of Memphis
Smith & Nephew was granted a 15-year PILOT for its expansion plans at Goodlett Farms. As part of the
Ouroboros Medical gets European clearance for its OSS device for spinal fusions
Ouroboros Medical, Inc., an early stage medical device company focused on developing minimally invasive spine products for degenerated disc disease,
No Changes Imminent for the 510(k) Process
According to an editorial published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Dr. Jeffrey Shuren, acting director of the CDRH, has confirmed
JBJS – the latest clinical developments and trends in knee reconstruction
3 Hospital factors lead to the best outcomes – teaching institution, high arthroplasty volumes and location in the Midwest US Unicompartmental
Survivorship at 22 to 26 years reported with uncemented tapered total hip stem
Biomet Taperloc The results of an award-winning paper showed a loosening rate of 0.7% at 22 to