The U.S. Government Accountability Office has released a report outlining its review of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval processes for medical devices.
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Tornier has launched its BioFiber Surgical Mesh for the repair of rotator cuff and other tendon and ligament injuries, according to a company news release.
Micromedics has introduced a 15cc graft delivery device, the first product in their new OsteoXpress line of bone-grafting devices, according to a company news release.
To meet the needs of the growing number of patients developing osteoarthritis in the knee, VQ OrthoCare developed the BioniCare Knee System brace.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Medyssey Spine's LP Cage System, indicated for degenerative disc disease patients, according to a company news release.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Covidien's DuraSeal Exact spine sealant, according to a company news release.
Lanx, a medical device company focused on manufacturing devices for spinal surgery, has launched the Durango Stand-Alone ALIF System and the Concero Facet Screw System, according to a company news release.
Device giant Biomet has announced a third quarter FY 2011 net loss of $11.6 million, representing a three-fold increase from $3.1 million net losses in 3Q FY 2010, according to a company news release.
The Wall Street Journal has extensively covered the case of a Portland, Ore., neurosurgeon alleged to be overperforming spine surgery. As a sidebar discussion, the WSJ has commented on the increased physician involvement in physician-owned distribution ROI device companies.
Zimmer Holdings' recent organizational changes have led to the elimination of several company positions in Austin, Texas, according to an Austin Business Journal news report.