Baxter International recently acquired Synovis, a provider of biological and mechanical products for soft tissue repair, for $325 million, according to a Baxter news release.
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DePuy Orthopaedics has received FDA premarket approval to use its new AOX Antioxidant Polyethylene material with its SIGMA Rotating Platform Knee System and LCS COMPLETE Mobile Bearing Knee System, according to a company news release.
Gaymar Industries, which was acquired by Stryker last year for $150 million, recently announced it would close operations at two locations and eliminate 160 jobs, according to a Buffalo News report.
Zimmer has announced the availability of its CLS Brevius Hip Stem with Kinectiv Technology in the United States, according to a Zimmer news release.
Clemson University opened a bioengineering lab at the Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center's Patewood campus, according to a university news release.
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LDR, an Austin, Texas-based medical device company, recently moved its headquarters to a new larger office facility to increase its presence in the Austin area, according to an LDR news release.
Symmetry Medical, a Warsaw, Ind.-based medical device company, has acquired the surgical implants business of Codman & Shurtleff, a Johnson & Johnson company, according to a Symmetry news release.
Small Bone Innovations has secured a $43 million credit facility to help further accelerate sales of its flagship STAR total ankle replacement technology, according to a company news release.
The use of biophosphonates among patients undergoing total hip or knee arthroplasty can improve implant survival over time, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal.
Exactech, a Gainesville, Fla.-based orthopedic device company, recently announced the full market launch of its Gibralt spinal system, according to an Exactech news release.