From FDA clearances to new studies, here are five key developments from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since Dec. 11.
1. Zimmer Biomet earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its OsseoFit stemless shoulder replacement system. The implant is designed to match natural humeral anatomy and integrates with Zimmer Biomet's Identity humeral heads.
2. Augmedics named Paul Ziegler as president and CEO.
3. RTI Surgical, a contract development and manufacturing organization for regenerative medicine, rebranded to Evergen.
4. Smith+Nephew has received FDA 501(k) clearance for a stemless anatomic total shoulder for the AETOS Shoulder System.
5. Centinel Spine's prodisc L has "extremely low" long-term rates of revision and adjacent-level surgery, according to a study of 1,187 patients.