Here are five developments in orthopedic regenerative medicine since July 11.
1. The first four surgeries using the EnFix RC fiber implant for rotator cuff repair were completed at Rush Oak Brook (Ill.) Surgery Center.
2. Aziyo Biologics is recalling its viable bone matrix products after two patients were infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis following surgeries, the orthobiologics company said July 13. The CDC is investigating an outbreak realted to the recall.
3. Orthopedic surgeon Ken Zaslav, MD, performed the first commercial case with CartiHeal's Agili-C in the U.S., the medtech company said July 26.
4. Theradaptive and 3D Systems are partnering to bolster regenerative medicine. Under the partnership, 3D Systems will be Theradaptive's exclusive 3D printing partner.
5. EpiBone named Brian Cole, MD, of Chicago-based Rush University Medical Center, as an adviser, the regenerative medicine company said Aug. 8.