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A new study shows female-specific knee implants may not improve outcomes in female total knee replacement patients, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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Spine and Orthopedic Devices and Implants
Princeton, N.J.-based Regentis Biomaterials received European CE Mark approval for the GelrinC biodegradable orthopedic implant.
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Spine and Orthopedic Devices and Implants
March 05, 2013
Symmetry Medical Launches Self-Retaining Rotilt Ratchet
Symmetry Medical released its Bookwalter Self-Retaining Rotilt Ratchet at the Congress of the Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses in San Diego this week.
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March 01, 2013
ArthroCare SpeedLock Hip Implant Cleared by FDA
The FDA granted clearance to ArthroCare's SpeedLock HIP Knotless Fixation implant.
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Spine and Orthopedic Devices and Implants
February 12, 2013
US Small Bone & Joint Device Market Valued at Over $2B in 2012
The US market for small bone and joint devices was valued at more than $2 billion in 2012, according to a Research and Markets report.
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February 07, 2013
25 Orthopedic & Spine Devices Receive FDA 510(k) Clearance in January
The Food and Drug Administration granted 25 orthopedic- and spine-related device clearances in January.
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January 25, 2013
Johnson & Johnson's Synthes Acquisition Adds 5.6% 4Q Sales Growth
Johnson & Johnson's acquisition of Sythnes contributed to 5.6 percent to worldwide operational sales growth, net of the divestiture of the DePuy trauma business necessary for the acquisition.
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Stryker reported 5.5 percent net sales growth during the fourth quarter of 2012 to $2.3 billion and 4.2 percent full year net sales growth to $8.7 billion.
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Spine and Orthopedic Devices and Implants
January 16, 2013
Mahr Federal Unveils Mobile Surface Measuring Device
Mahr Federal will be showing its MarSurf XR 1 mobile surface measuring system at the MD&M West February Conference, according to Measurement Devices.
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The Food and Drug Administration granted 38 orthopedic- and spine-related device clearances in December.
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