Ankle replacement

Exactech Expands Vantage® Ankle Portfolio with Clearance of Advanced Activit-E™ Polyethylene

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Exactech , a developer and producer of innovative implants, instrumentation, and smart technologies for joint replacement surgery, announced 510(k) clearance for its Activit-E™ polyethylene for the Vantage® Total Ankle System.

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  • Exactech , a developer and producer of innovative implants, instrumentation, and smart technologies for joint replacement surgery, announced 510(k) clearance for its Activit-E™ polyethylene for the Vantage® Total Ankle System.
  • This announcement comes on the heels of the Activit-E clearance for the Truliant® Knee System , which was announced last month.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230921355156/en/
    Exactech Receives FDA Clearance for Activit-E Polyethylene for Ankle Replacement.
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    “We’re excited to bring Activit-E to the ankle portfolio.

Kinos Medical Merges with restor3d

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Saturday, May 15, 2021

b'restor3d is pleased to announce an exciting merger with Kinos Medical, a leading total ankle replacement company.\nrestor3d (Durham, NC), a leader in patient-specific 3D printed implants, is pleased to announce an exciting merger with Kinos Medical, a leading total ankle replacement company.

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  • b'restor3d is pleased to announce an exciting merger with Kinos Medical, a leading total ankle replacement company.\nrestor3d (Durham, NC), a leader in patient-specific 3D printed implants, is pleased to announce an exciting merger with Kinos Medical, a leading total ankle replacement company.
  • restor3d (Durham, NC), was founded with a mission to enable surgeons to repair and reconstruct the human body using 3D printing technologies, advanced biomaterials, and artificial intelligence.
  • The Axiom total ankle is the first biomechanically accurate implant on the market, offering motion in all three anatomic planes, as is seen in the natural ankle,\xe2\x80\x9d said Brian Garvey, CEO of Kinos Medical.
  • Leveraging expertise and experience in 3D printing of key biomedical materials spanning a wide range of properties, restor3d seeks to improve medical device solutions.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210514005572/en/\n'

Paragon 28® Inc., Conducts the First Total Ankle Joint Replacement Surgery Utilizing Laser Alignment Technology

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

The FasTrac Distal Tibia Alignment System addresses the importance of implant orientation by utilizing the first and only laser alignment verification technology to ultimately guide the surgeon to the desired position.\nDr.

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  • The FasTrac Distal Tibia Alignment System addresses the importance of implant orientation by utilizing the first and only laser alignment verification technology to ultimately guide the surgeon to the desired position.\nDr.
  • "\nFasTrac is the third alignment system offered for the APEX 3D Total Ankle, complementing MAVEN PSI and the Traditional Alignment Guide.
  • The addition of the FasTrac Distal Tibia Alignment System with Laser Technology bolsters Paragon 28\'s Precision Ankle Solutions product offering, which includes the MAVEN PSI System, APEX 3D Total Ankle Replacement System, Gorilla Ankle Fracture Plating System, Silverback Ankle Fusion Plating System, and Phantom TTC Fusion Nail Systems.
  • With this comprehensive portfolio, Paragon 28 provides its customers innovative ankle solutions for trauma, arthritis, and limb salvage.\n1.

State-of-the-Art Treatments Garner University Foot and Ankle Institute Multiple Top Doctor Awards

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Three prominent foot and ankle specialists from University Foot and Ankle Institute (UFAI) have again been named to Los Angeles Magazine's prestigious Top Doctors list for 2021.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Three prominent foot and ankle specialists from University Foot and Ankle Institute (UFAI) have again been named to Los Angeles Magazine's prestigious Top Doctors list for 2021.
  • All three doctors are national leaders in the treatment of the bunions, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendon issues, sports injuries, ankle replacement, and ankle and toe arthritis, to name a few.
  • For decades UFAI's surgeons are at the forefront of research, education, product design, regenerative medicine and advancements of foot and ankle care.
  • The doctors at UFAI are available for interviews or to write regular columns on a myriad of foot and ankle issues affecting men, women and children.

FTC Approves Final Order Imposing Conditions on Stryker Corp.’s Acquisition of Wright Medical Group N.V.

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final ordersettling charges that medical device company Stryker Corp.s proposed $4 billion acquisition of competitor Wright Medical Group N.V. would violate federal antitrust law.

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  • Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final ordersettling charges that medical device company Stryker Corp.s proposed $4 billion acquisition of competitor Wright Medical Group N.V. would violate federal antitrust law.
  • According to the complaint, which wasfirst announced in November 2020,the proposed acquisition would likely result in substantial competitive harm to consumers in the U.S. markets for total ankle replacements and finger joint implants.
  • Commission staff and the staff of the UK Competition and Markets Authority worked cooperatively to analyze the proposed transaction and potential remedies.
  • The final order requires Stryker and Wright to divest all assets associated with Strykers total ankle replacements and finger joint implants to DJO Global, allowing it to become an independent, viable, and effective competitor in these markets.

FTC Approves Final Order Imposing Conditions on Stryker Corp.’s Acquisition of Wright Medical Group N.V.

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final ordersettling charges that medical device company Stryker Corp.s proposed $4 billion acquisition of competitor Wright Medical Group N.V. would violate federal antitrust law.

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  • Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final ordersettling charges that medical device company Stryker Corp.s proposed $4 billion acquisition of competitor Wright Medical Group N.V. would violate federal antitrust law.
  • According to the complaint, which wasfirst announced in November 2020,the proposed acquisition would likely result in substantial competitive harm to consumers in the U.S. markets for total ankle replacements and finger joint implants.
  • Commission staff and the staff of the UK Competition and Markets Authority worked cooperatively to analyze the proposed transaction and potential remedies.
  • The final order requires Stryker and Wright to divest all assets associated with Strykers total ankle replacements and finger joint implants to DJO Global, allowing it to become an independent, viable, and effective competitor in these markets.

Exactech Announces First Surgery Using Vantage® Ankle Patient-Specific Instrumentation

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Exactech , a developer and producer of innovative implants, instrumentation and smart technologies for joint replacement surgery, announced today the first ankle replacement procedure using the Vantage Ankle PSI , patient-specific surgical planning and 3D-printed instruments.

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  • Exactech , a developer and producer of innovative implants, instrumentation and smart technologies for joint replacement surgery, announced today the first ankle replacement procedure using the Vantage Ankle PSI , patient-specific surgical planning and 3D-printed instruments.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201208005821/en/
    Exactech announces the first surgery using Vantage Ankle PSI, which includes patient-specific surgical planning and 3D-printed instrumentation.
  • An Exactech Active Intelligence technology, the Vantage Ankle PSI cutting guides are created from patients CT scans and delivered in approximately two weeks.
  • Vantage Ankle PSI is used exclusively with the Vantage Total Ankle Fixed Bearing System.

DJO® Acquires STAR® Ankle and Finger Arthroplasty Systems

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Thursday, November 12, 2020

The acquisition includes the STAR total ankle arthroplasty system, a preferred technology worldwide because of its deep and leading clinical outcomes research,1-9 along with Silicone, Surface Replacement (SR) and TACTYS finger joint arthroplasty products, one of the worlds most comprehensive finger joint arthroplasty portfolios.

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  • The acquisition includes the STAR total ankle arthroplasty system, a preferred technology worldwide because of its deep and leading clinical outcomes research,1-9 along with Silicone, Surface Replacement (SR) and TACTYS finger joint arthroplasty products, one of the worlds most comprehensive finger joint arthroplasty portfolios.
  • Ankle and finger arthroplasty are two fast-growing arthroplasty segments, and this acquisition reflects DJOs focus on providing market-leading solutions to meet the greater needs of surgeons and their patients, said Brady Shirley, CEO of DJO.
  • The Silicone, Surface Replacement (SR) and TACTYS finger joint arthroplasty portfolio holds a leading global market position with a 20-year clinical history.
  • Intermediate to Long-Term Outcomes of Total Ankle Replacement with the Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR).

Food Additives Market 2020-2024 | Rising Demand for Processed Food to Boost Growth | Technavio

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

The report offers a detailed analysis of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the food additives market in optimistic, probable, and pessimistic forecast scenarios.

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  • The report offers a detailed analysis of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the food additives market in optimistic, probable, and pessimistic forecast scenarios.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201103005484/en/
    Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Food Additives Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Enterprises will go through Response, Recovery and Renew phases.
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    The food additives market will witness Neutral impact during the forecast period owing to the widespread growth of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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    Food additives market is segmented as below:

FTC Requires Medical Device Companies Stryker Corp. and Wright Medical Group N.V. to Divest Assets to Preserve Competition

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission will require medical device companies Stryker Corp. and Wright Medical Group N.V. to divest all assets related to Strykers total ankle replacements and finger joint implant products to remedy concerns that Strykers proposed $4 billion acquisitionof Wright will harm competition in those markets.

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  • The Federal Trade Commission will require medical device companies Stryker Corp. and Wright Medical Group N.V. to divest all assets related to Strykers total ankle replacements and finger joint implant products to remedy concerns that Strykers proposed $4 billion acquisitionof Wright will harm competition in those markets.
  • Under the terms of the consent agreement, the companies will divest Strykers total ankle replacements and finger joint implants businesses to DJO Global, Inc.
  • As suppliers of close substitutes in both markets, Michigan-based Stryker and Dutch company Wright respond to competition from each other with improved products, better service, and lower prices.
  • According to the complaint, Wright and Stryker are the largest and the third-largest suppliers of total ankle replacements in the United States.