Latest Medical Devices News
Wright Medical Group Rolls Out Evolution Medial-Pivot Knee System
Wright Medical Group, a global orthopaedic medical device company, has launched the Evolution Medial- Pivot Knee System. The System features enhanced instrumentation, more sizing options and a posterior stabilised option.
Published: 30-Jul-2010
FDA Advisory Panel Votes Positive For Medtronic Questions On Amplify rhBMP-2 Matrix
The FDA Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel has voted 9 for and 4 against (1 abstention) on safety and 10 for and 3 against (1 abstention) on effectiveness. The data including results from a large, prospective randomized clinical trial demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of Amplify rhBMP-2 Matrix for fusions of the lower spine in patients with degenerative disc disease.
Published: 28-Jul-2010
FDA Approves Orthovita New Collagen Facility
Orthovita, an orthobiologics and biosurgery medical device company, has received FDA approval for the company's PMA supplement of a new collagen, Vitagel processing facility in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Published: 26-Jul-2010
AxioMed Spine Raises $14.5m
AxioMed Spine, a spinal orthopedics medical device company advancing the standard of care beyond fusion and first generation disc replacement, has raised $14.5m in two tranches from both current and new investors.
Published: 23-Jul-2010
Zimmer Q2 Sales Increase
Zimmer has reported net sales of $1.06bn for the second quarter 2010, an increase of 3.7%, compared to the second quarter of 2009. The company also posted $0.82 diluted earnings per share and $1.09 adjusted for the second quarter, an increase of 9% compared to the second quarter of 2009.
Published: 23-Jul-2010
AST Dynamic Stabilization Device Receives Notice Of Patent Allowance
Applied Spine Technologies (AST), a medical device company focused on motion preservation of the lumbar spine, has received a Notice of Allowance on July 12, 2010 from the USPTO.
Published: 22-Jul-2010
Vertos Medical Presents MiDAS I Clinical Study Data
Vertos Medical, a medical device company, has released 12-week clinical data from its prospective, 75-patient MiDAS I (mild Decompression Alternative to open Surgery) study that further validated the safety and efficacy of 'mild' for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS).
Published: 20-Jul-2010
American Osteopathic Association Names New President
American Osteopathic Association (AOA) has appointed Karen Nichols as the first female president.
Published: 19-Jul-2010
Ellipse Technologies Completes Enrollment In MAGEC Clinical Trial
Ellipse Technologies had completed the initial clinical study enrollment for its MAGnetic Expansion Control (MAGEC) Technology in 'At Risk Early Onset Scoliosis Patients.' The company has developed the MAGEC Technology for minimally invasive and non-invasive, orthopedic deformity prevention and management.
Published: 16-Jul-2010
Osseon Secures Spinal VCF Treatment Devices Patent Allowance
Osseon Therapeutics, a biomedical device company, has received a notice of patent allowance for its spinal vertebral compression fracture (VCF) technology.
Published: 15-Jul-2010
