The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an expanded indication for use of Integra LifeSciences' Vu aPOD Prime intervertebral body fusion device (IBD) in anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) procedures. The Vu aPOD Prime ...
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ParadigmSpine has obtained premarket approval (PMA) for its motion preserving interlaminar stabilization device from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The minimally invasive coflex device is designed for treating moderate to ...
SIAD Healthcare has entered into new three year agreement to distribute Misonix's SonaStar Ultrasonic Surgical Aspiration system, the BoneScalpel Ultrasonic Bone Cutting system as well as SonicOne Ultrasonic Wound Cleansing and Debridement ...
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NuVasive has gained premarket approval (PMA) for its cervical motion preserving system from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The PCM cervical disc device, which is comprised of superior and inferior endplates, is designed for ...
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The health care products company, Covidien, has unveiled the Endo GIA Radial Reload. The Endo GIA Radial Reload incorporates Tri-Staple technology and facilitates surgeons to cut and securely staple colon tissue up to 2 cm deeper into ...
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Wright Medical Group has unveiled Ortholoc 3Di Reconstruction Plating system for foot and ankle surgery. The Ortholoc 3Di Plating system utilizes the company's Ortholoc 3Di polyaxial locking technology and facilitates surgeon to adjust ...
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) approval to Kinetic Concepts for new indication use of vacuum assisted closure (VAC) therapy system. The new indication for VAC therapy for closed incision management will ...
Advanced Medical Systems has entered into an agreement to distribute Expanding Orthopedics' XPED Expanding Pedicle Screw system in Italy. The XPED system is a spinal implant comprising both standard and expandable pedicle screws, as well ...
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Precision Spine has gained US marketing rights for its minimally invasive spinal fixation system, following the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval. The Mini-Max minimally invasive access system, which is designed for use with ...
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The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a patent No. 8,332,072 to Titan Medical for the development of surgeon console that incorporates force feedback. The Amadeus surgical system is designed to deliver multiple benefits ...
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According to a report in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), a new reverse liposuction procedure enables surgeons to remove and replace ...
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The US Food and Drug Administration(FDA)has granted 510(k)approval to Blue Belt Technologies'orthopedic surgical system for use in Unicondylar Knee Replacement(UKR)procedures. Using the company's patented technology,the CE-marked NavioPFS ...
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Healthcare products company Covidien has added a new surgical device, designed to repair a torn meniscus tear in the knee, to its line of sports surgery devices. Designed for intuitive use, the AS Meniscal Repair device features needles ...
The US Food and Drug Administration(FDA)has approved Ethicon Biosurgery's new fibrin sealant patch to aid surgeons in stopping problematic bleeding during surgery. The fibrin sealant patch,EVARREST,comprises a coating of biologics(human ...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) approval to Medtronic's Aquamantys3 BSC 9.1S bipolar sealer with cutting, designed for use in orthopaedic surgery. By utilizing Transcollation technology, the BSC 9.1S Bipolar ...
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