Here are four recent technological trends involving orthopedic implants and devices.
Spinal Tech
The FDA issued 28 orthopedic- and spine-related 510(k) clearances in February, according to a report by the FDA.
Zimmer Holdings, a leader in musculoskeletal care, recently released its line of Zimmer Patient Specific Instruments, which use MRI technology and pre-operative planning tools to create customized cutting guides that are tailored to each patient's unique anatomy, according to a…
Smith & Nephew's Endoscopy Division has introduced the TWINFIX Ultra PK Suture Anchor, a new anchor to address variation in bone density and tissue quality for rotator cuff repair in the shoulder, according to a Smith & Nephew news release.
Stryker Corp. will feature two of its latest hip systems — the Rejuvenate Modular Primary Hip System and the ADM Mobile Bearing Acetabular System with X3 — at this year's American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting in New Orleans,…
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Smith & Nephew's Endoscopy Division has launched the FAST-FIX 360 Meniscal Repair System — a next generation device that applies novel engineering to provide surgeons with easy implant deployment, speed and superior fixation strength with minimal disruption to the meniscus…
MAKO Surgical Corp., a medical device company that markets the RIO robotic arm interactive orthopedic surgical platform and proprietary RESTORIS implants for minimally invasive orthopedic knee procedures known as MAKOplasty, reported $8.9 million in revenue for the quarter ending Dec.…
Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics has introduced the TRIGEN SURESHOT Distal Targeting System, a small, portable device that can eliminate a significant amount of radiation exposure for orthopedic surgeons during intramedullary nail procedures, according to a Smith & Nephew release.
Stryker Orthopaedics has released the ADM X3 Mobile Bearing Acetabular System, a next-generation technology for hip replacement surgery designed to minimize the risks associated with total hip replacement surgery, according to a Stryker news release.
Smith & Nephew's Endoscopy Division has launched the DYONICS RF System, which incorporates a compact generator with a family of probes for aggressively removing defects and smoothing soft tissue during arthroscopic surgery, according to a Smith & Nephew news release.