Kinetic Concepts, a medical device company, launched the Prevena Incision Management System in the United States, according to a company news release.
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Kensey Nash, a medical device company focused on regenerative medicine, reported all-time revenue high for the fourth quarter of 2010 at $21.9 million, according to a company news release.
Aesculap Implant Systems of Center Valley, Penn., received FDA 510k clearance for the A-FIX Spinal System, a stand-alone interbody spinal fusion device, according to a company news release.
DePuy Orthopaedics issued a recall of two DePuy ASR hip replacement products after reports found the metal-on-metal implant has a higher failure rate than similar devices, according to a Gregg J Borri Law Offices news release.
Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, Calif., are conducting a study using the electronic knee artificial joint to test the new antigravity treadmill for use during rehabilitation, according to a Scripps news release.
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Binder Biomedical launched the NEWTON Invertebral Body Fusion Spinal Spacer System, which allows for anterior, posterior and lateral insertion angles to reach the invertebral disc space, according to a company news release.
Integra LifeSciences opened a new facility for spine surgery research, education and training using Integra's products in Irvine, Calif., according to a company news release.
Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe is now the majority stock holder of K2M, a spinal device company developing treatment for complex spinal pathologies, according to a company news release.
SI-BONE closed an $11 million financing for expansion of clinical and commercial operations of the iFuse Implant System for minimally invasive sacroiliac join surgery, according to a company news release.