The Advanced Medical Technology Association released a study on pricing trends for medical implants, and the data show averages prices have declined significantly from 2007 to 2011.
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DePuy Synthes CMF launched new instrumentation — the MatrixRIB Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis instrumentation — designed for less invasive surgical fixation and stabilization of rib fractures with the company's MatrixRIB System.
The first implantation of Plainsboro, N.J.-based Integra LifeSciences' Integra Titan Reverse Shoulder System took place in the United States this month.
Mazor Robotics filed a draft prospectus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an offering of American Depository Shares on the Nasdaq, according to a Globes report.
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Bracing patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis can significantly decrease the progression of high-risk curves and help patients avoid surgery, according to a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Medtronic has opened a Customer Innovation Center in Galway, Ireland.
LDR Holding announced recently announced its proposal for an IPO, and this week the company revealed its plans to raise $75 million by offering 5 million shares for $14 to $16 each.
Medtronic has opened a new Center of Excellence in Singapore. The company also recently opened an office in Bangladesh. The Center of Excellence is designed to test, design and sell business models for emerging Asian markets.