A 2.3 percent tax on medical device sales slated to go into effect Jan. 1 is under opposition from Congressional members, according to the Journal Gazette.
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Douglas Kohrs has retired as president, CEO and executive director of Tornier, a joint replacement and orthopedic device company with its U.S. headquarters in Edina, Minn., according to TwinCities Business.
Atlanta-based MedShape, an orthopedic device company, introduced its DynaNail Ankle Arthrodesis Nail, an intramedullary nail that contains an internal nickel titanium element.
Dallas-based Pinnacle Spine Group has received a U.S. Patent for its InFill Graft Delivery System, according to Virtual-Strategy.
One of the biggest expenses in orthopedic and spine surgery is device and implant costs. Providers often pay a premium for name-brand products, many of which are actually commodities, and the sales representatives that come along with them. However, downward…
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SI-BONE has announced that its iFuse Implant system for minimally invasive sacroiliac joint surgery has reached more than 4,000 patients.
RTI Biologics has launched a new implant for use in sports medicine, orthopedics and spine surgeries, according to Equities.
Dayton, Ohio-based NovoSource is a startup orthopedic device firm looking to cut costs from the process of developing and selling orthopedic implants, according to Med City News.
The Food and Drug Administration granted 57 orthopedic- and spine-related clearances in October.
Orthofix has launched its TrueLok Hexapod System, or TL-HEX, through its international orthopedic distribution network.