COMMERCIALIZATION SOLUTIONS FOR THE ORTHOPEDIC INDUSTRY

SEPTEMBER 2019 | VOLUME 2

T rauma: A Product Launch and Regulatory Recap Additive Orthopaedics, Biedermann Motech, CurvaFix, Nvision Biomedical Technologies, OSSIO and WishBone Medical are among the companies featured in this 10-company review.

Supplier News 3D Systems Gains Additional FDA Clearance for DICOM-to-PRINT Software MCRA to Manage Ortho RTI Rotator Cuff Repair Human Clinical Trial NN, Inc. Names Warren Veltman Interim President and Chief Executive Officer Evonik Acquires Biocompatible Surface Modification Technology Diener Implants Appoints René Pröll, Managing Director

Infographic: The Top 10 Orthopedic Companies Billions of dollars separate the top three orthopedic device companies from the rest of the pack. Our infographic, built upon proprietary knowledge of these companies, details the players and illustrates the gap between #1, DePuy Synthes and #10, Globus Medical.

Vallum’s Nanotechnology Enhances PEEK’s Osseointegration Numerous companies manipulate PEEK to promote osseointegration with interbodies, but Vallum believes that they are the only one to address hydrophobic and bioinert drawbacks of the material.

Supplier News Rosler AM Solutions Adds 3D Printing Services to Post-Processing Capabilities Cortland Biomedical Launches Facility to Manufacture Custom Textile Structures Resonetics Acquires Tru Tech Systems RoosterBio Launches hUC hMSC System for Cell Therapy Product Development SINTX Provides Update on Patent Filing

PrinterPrezz Blends 3D Printing Open Ecosystem and Clinical Expertise Surgeon-founded PrinterPrezz has an open-ecosystem business model and collaborates across the supply chain with companies like GE Additive, Materialise, nTopology, Renishaw and SI-BONE.

22 Executives to Speak at Musculoskeletal New Ventures Conference Twenty-two private companies developing new and emerging technologies, including hardware, biologics, software and diagnostics, are expected to provide pitches to more than 200 attendees.

Does your company plan to exhibit at OMTEC next June? If yes, complete and return this booth application by September 30 to leverage Priority Points during booth assignment. The exhibit floor is 70% reserved -- 103 companies have confirmed their participation. Hurry; booth assignments are October 4!

Active Implants Pursues Launch of First Artificial Meniscus in the U.S. Active Implants was granted a Breakthrough Device Designation from FDA for its NUsurface® Meniscus Implant. NUsurface is the first artificial meniscus to be marketed in Europe.

X-BOLT Introduces New Hip Fracture Treatment Concept X-BOLT Orthopaedics addresses screw cutout in fracture repair with technology that replaces the lag screw for femoral head fixation. Studies indicate that this significantly reduces the reoperation rate.

Visit the ORTHOWORLD Team in Booth 1726 at NASS. We'll have a comfortable chair, a cold drink and an ear for your challenges. Plus, we're giving away flash drives with our list of the Top 15 Spine Companies - please stop by! Need strategic intel direct to your inbox? Start here .

NASS Announcement Highlights: First Cases with Life Spine's Micro Invasive PROLIFT Lateral Expandable Spacer Hensler Surgical Debuts New Applications for Bone Press Alphatec Launched IdentiTi TLIF Posterior Oblique Titanium Interbody Implant DePuy Synthes Launches 3D Printed Implant Portfolio for Spine Surgery SeaSpine Announces Development and Licensing Agreement with restor3D® CarboFix Gains FDA Clearance for Carbon Fiber Fenestrated Screw

3D Printing Innovator Andy Christensen Joins Precision ADM Board Earlier this month, Mr. Christensen participated in a strategic private investment funding to further the company’s aggressive growth strategy in the medical device sector.

Knee Launches from DePuy Synthes, Fuse Medical and Zimmer Biomet DePuy Synthes and Zimmer Biomet enhanced offerings in their established lines. Smaller player Fuse Medical launched its next-gen total knee platform and announced further product launches for 2020.

Sawbones Partners with Osso VR to Digitize Medical Training The companies plan to transform traditional anatomic bone models for education and certification on various orthopedic procedures.

Did you miss it? Orthopedic Innovation Driven by Instruments Robotic-assisted surgery is at an early stage, but already offers a true market opportunity for orthopedic and spine companies. As the technology improves, enhancement will come through design and manufacturing of the robots and their instruments.

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