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New GLOBAL UNITE Reverse Fracture Shoulder Implant from DePuy Synthes |
DePuy Synthes, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, announces the U.S. launch of the GLOBAL UNITE Reverse Fracture Shoulder, an innovative implant solution for shoulder reconstruction following complex fractures in patients with a grossly deficient rotator cuff. The new system is designed to provide increased flexibility for securely reattaching the bone to the implant, which is important for healing and function, and allowing biological fixation to the stem of the implant with a porous coating to help deliver a consistent surgical outcome. This new offering adds to DePuy Synthes’ commitment to innovative shoulder solutions that...
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 In a recent press release, SpineCraft announced the launch of the PANORAMA retractor for minimally invasive spine surgery.
The patent-pending design includes a window that allows increased instrument angulation and versatility and expands the surgeon’s ability to access the entire disc space including difficult to reach contralateral locations.
PANORAMA opens the confines of a traditional cylindrical tube improving the efficiency and effectiveness intervertebral discectomy and endplate preparation for fusion and allows...
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 DePuy Synthes, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, announced clinical findings outlining the potential benefits patients may experience when undergoing knee replacement with the ATTUNE Knee System.
First, a study presented at the 2nd World Arthroplasty Congress in Rome on Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMS) reported a statistically significant improvement in knee physical function at six months with the ATTUNE Knee compared to preoperative baseline, using the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score-Physical...
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 Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, announced the completion of the first surgical case utilizing its Comprehensive® Augmented Baseplate, which received FDA clearance on January 3, 2018. The case was performed by John W. Sperling, M.D., an orthopaedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic, who specializes in shoulder surgery. The Comprehensive Augmented Baseplate complements the Company’s Comprehensive® Reverse Shoulder System by offering an alternative to bone grafting and eccentric reaming for patients with glenoid defects undergoing shoulder reconstruction.
This newly cleared baseplate boasts ...
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 Datum Biotech Ltd. has announced the founding of Datum Orthobiologics Ltd. Datum Orthobiologics will focus on creating advanced biomaterials for orthopedics based on proven bone formation and tissue regeneration solutions. These bio-programmable medical devices are designed to contribute to long-term healing and regeneration of musculoskeletal components.
Datum Orthobiologics will concentrate its initial efforts on bone graft products. The unique ossification properties of Datum’s products make them ideal new entrants for...
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