Here are six key updates in regenerative medicine since Oct. 1:

Orthofix launched its Legacy demineralized bone matrix, and Alan Daniels, MD, performed the first case with it.

ChitogenX launched its second orthopedic development program in meniscus repair, the orthobiologics company said Oct. 13.

Aziyo Biologics promoted leadership and added new hires on its team, the company said Oct. 11.

Westminster, Colo.-based orthobiologics company Cerapedics has appointed Valeska Schroeder as its new CEO, effective Nov. 1. 

Three babies have been born after UC Davis Health providers performed the first spina bifida treatment combining surgery with stem cells.

Bone Biologics, which focuses on spinal orthobiologics, announced its underwritten public offering for $5.1 million total.

Precision Spine and HippoFi inked an agreement to help drive the sales of Pur Biologics products.

Pensacola, Fla.-based Andrews Medicine, led by James Andrews, MD, is partnering with Houston-based Celltex Therapeutics to form a biotechnology company focused on stem cell research and sports medicine.

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A two-year study found Creative Medical Technology's StemSpine procedure was effective for treating lower back pain, the biologics company said Sept. 26.

A randomized controlled trial found Smith+Nephew's Regeneten bioinductive implant is effective at preventing retearing after a rotator cuff repair.

Ventris Medical's Amplify synthetic bone graft putty earned FDA 510(k) clearance.

Ortho Regenerative Technologies is now called ChitogenX, the company said Sept. 7.

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Aziyo Biologics named Michelle Williams, PhD, as chief scientist, the regenerative medicine company said Aug. 26.

Cesar Ceballos, MD, founder of OrthoMiami, performed Miami's first BEAR procedure — a case involving a 19-year-old patient.

Scripps Clinic in San Diego added the BEAR biologic implant for ACL restoration, CBS affiliate KFMB reported Aug. 23.

Richard Caruso, PhD, founder, former CEO and former chair of Integra lifeSciences, has died, the company said Aug. 16.

Randal "Randy" Mills, PhD, co-founder of Aziyo Biologics, assumed the role of president and CEO of the company.