Pelvic fracture

CurvaFix to Host Industry Session at Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting; Technology Featured in Poster Presentation

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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CurvaFix, Inc. , a developer of medical devices that delivers stable fixation for curved anatomy and poor bone, has announced that it will host an Industry Session at the 39th annual meeting of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association ( OTA ), Oct. 18-21 in Seattle.

Key Points: 
  • CurvaFix, Inc. , a developer of medical devices that delivers stable fixation for curved anatomy and poor bone, has announced that it will host an Industry Session at the 39th annual meeting of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association ( OTA ), Oct. 18-21 in Seattle.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231018357859/en/
    CurvaFix is hosting an Industry Session at the 39th annual meeting of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA), Oct. 18-21 in Seattle, highlighting how surgeons are using the CurvaFix Implant for complex pelvic morphology, periprosthetic fracture, and fragility fractures of the pelvis.
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    CurvaFix also announced that a poster by Amir Matityahu, M.D., and additional authors outlining the results from a multicenter study evaluating the CurvaFix Implant will be presented at the annual meeting.
  • The Industry Session will occur on Thursday, Oct. 19, 7:00 am – 7:50 am (PT) in room 3B at the Seattle Convention Center, Arch Bldg.

CurvaFix Closes $39 Million Series C Financing Round Led by MVM Partners and Announces CEO Transition

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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CurvaFix, Inc ., a developer of medical devices to repair fractures in curved bones, today announced the close of a $39 million equity financing led by MVM Partners with participation from Sectoral Asset Management and other existing investors.

Key Points: 
  • CurvaFix, Inc ., a developer of medical devices to repair fractures in curved bones, today announced the close of a $39 million equity financing led by MVM Partners with participation from Sectoral Asset Management and other existing investors.
  • The company also announced that Mark Foster has been named CEO, succeeding founder and current CEO Steve Dimmer, who will transition into a strategic advisory role.
  • “CurvaFix's ability to benefit patients, physicians, and health systems, while simultaneously addressing the undertreated FFP segment makes CurvaFix a rare asset in the crowded world of orthopedics,” said Eric Fritz, MVM Partner.
  • Before joining CurvaFix, Foster was president and CEO of Trice Medical, a leader in the field of minimally invasive orthopedic procedures.

Compression Works Receives Additional 510(k) Clearance from the FDA for the AAJT-S Life-Saving Junctional Tourniquet

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Compression Works, Inc. manufacturer of the Abdominal Aortic and Junctional Tourniquet-Stabilized (AAJT-S) device, announces a new 510(k) clearance from the FDA. This is the third 510(k) clearance granted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the AAJT-S technology.

Key Points: 
  • Compression Works, Inc. manufacturer of the Abdominal Aortic and Junctional Tourniquet-Stabilized (AAJT-S) device, announces a new 510(k) clearance from the FDA.
  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Compression Works, Inc. manufacturer of the Abdominal Aortic and Junctional Tourniquet-Stabilized (AAJT-S) device, announces a new 510(k) clearance from the FDA.
  • This is the third 510(k) clearance granted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the AAJT-S technology.
  • With the additional FDA clearance for pelvic fractures, the AAJT-S offers more multi-use capabilities for critical areas of the body to help save lives.

CurvaFix Launches Smaller-diameter CurvaFix® IM Implant

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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CurvaFix, Inc ., a developer of medical devices to repair fractures in curved bones, today announced the launch of its smaller-diameter, 7.5mm CurvaFix® IM Implant , designed to simplify surgery and provide strong, stable fixation in small-boned patients.

Key Points: 
  • CurvaFix, Inc ., a developer of medical devices to repair fractures in curved bones, today announced the launch of its smaller-diameter, 7.5mm CurvaFix® IM Implant , designed to simplify surgery and provide strong, stable fixation in small-boned patients.
  • The company will also highlight the 9.5mm CurvaFix Implant, launched in late 2021, and provide updates from recent U.S. cases.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230216005295/en/
    The new, smaller-diameter CurvaFix® IM Implant is designed to simplify surgery and provide strong, stable, curved fixation in small-boned patients.
  • “The new 7.5mm device is designed to simplify surgery and provide strong, stable, curved fixation in smaller patients,” said Steve Dimmer, chief executive officer for CurvaFix.

Most small pickups earn passing grades in new side test

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Five out of six small pickups tested earn good or acceptable ratings in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safetys updated side crash test.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Five out of six small pickups tested earn good or acceptable ratings in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safetys updated side crash test.
  • This likely prevented excessive intrusion into the occupant compartment, except in the case of the Tacoma.
  • The updated side crash test uses a heavier barrier traveling at a higher speed to simulate the striking vehicle.
  • All six vehicles earn good ratings in the original side test.

CurvaFix Receives FDA Clearance for Smaller-diameter, Intramedullary Implant for Pelvic Fracture Fixation

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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Both smaller high-impact trauma patients and petite fragility fracture patients should benefit from this new, sleeker, curved implant.

Key Points: 
  • Both smaller high-impact trauma patients and petite fragility fracture patients should benefit from this new, sleeker, curved implant.
  • This is a key milestone in our mission to simplify pelvic fracture fixation surgery for orthopedic trauma surgeons and to help patients mobilize soon after surgery.
  • The CurvaFix IM system simplifies pelvic fracture fixation surgery with a fast, easy, repeatable, minimally invasive procedure.
  • The CurvaFix IM Implant has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

Jury Returns $6.5 Million Verdict for Woman Severely Injured in Crash

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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Mrs. Grove was severely injured during an automobile collision on August 29, 2019, when a vehicle crossed the center line of Highway 45 in Mobile County, Alabama, and crashed head-on into the vehicle driven by Mrs. Grove.

Key Points: 
  • Mrs. Grove was severely injured during an automobile collision on August 29, 2019, when a vehicle crossed the center line of Highway 45 in Mobile County, Alabama, and crashed head-on into the vehicle driven by Mrs. Grove.
  • As a result of collision, Mrs. Grove suffered multiple pelvic fractures, a fractured elbow, and a fractured wrist.
  • The at-fault driver had limited insurance coverage that was insufficient to fully compensate Mrs. Grove for the injuries and damages she suffered.
  • We are extremely pleased for our client, who very much deserved this result, and we are also proud of the jury for having the courage to return a meaningful verdict.

CurvaFix Announces Participation in Orthopaedic Trauma Association Industry Sessions

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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CurvaFix, Inc ., a developer of medical devices to repair fractures in curved bones, today announced participation in the Industry Sessions of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association ( OTA ) 38th Annual Meeting, Oct. 12-15 in Tampa, Fl, highlighting the expanding use of the CurvaFix IM Implant by industry-leading surgeons for both fragility and high-impact fractures of the pelvis.

Key Points: 
  • CurvaFix, Inc ., a developer of medical devices to repair fractures in curved bones, today announced participation in the Industry Sessions of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association ( OTA ) 38th Annual Meeting, Oct. 12-15 in Tampa, Fl, highlighting the expanding use of the CurvaFix IM Implant by industry-leading surgeons for both fragility and high-impact fractures of the pelvis.
  • Panelist Matthew P. Gardner, M.D., an orthopaedic trauma surgeon at the Springfield Clinic, Springfield, Ill., will discuss the multiple patients he has treated using the CurvaFix IM Implant, highlighting surgical utility and potential benefits.
  • I used the CurvaFix Implant in Trans-Sacral-Trans-Iliac fashion over the guidewire within the dysmorphic S1 corridor to stabilize the patient.
  • CurvaFix is a trademark of CurvaFix, Inc., registered in the U.S.
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CurvaFix Announces New Surgeon Advisory Board Members

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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CurvaFix, Inc ., a developer of medical devices to repair fractures in curved bones, today announced the addition of three new members to its Surgeon Advisory Board.

Key Points: 
  • CurvaFix, Inc ., a developer of medical devices to repair fractures in curved bones, today announced the addition of three new members to its Surgeon Advisory Board.
  • The new members of our Surgeon Advisory Board represent a breadth of surgical expertise and technical knowledge across orthopedic trauma medicine, including high-impact pelvic trauma and Fragility Fractures of the Pelvis, said Steve Dimmer , chief executive officer for CurvaFix.
  • The newest members of CurvaFixs Surgeon Advisory Board are:
    Samir Mehta, M.D.
  • CurvaFix is a trademark of CurvaFix, Inc., registered in the U.S.
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Pelvic Fragility Fracture Patient at the University of Missouri in Columbia is the 100th Person Treated with CurvaFix IM Implant for Pelvic Fracture Fixation

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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    The 70-year-old geriatric female patient with osteoporosis sustained a low-energy fall almost seven months ago.
  • She was referred to Dr. Crist for the CurvaFix Implant procedure after experiencing limited mobility and continued pain following nonoperative management, including osteoporosis treatment.
  • Over 186,000 hospitalizations occur due to pelvic fractures yearly in the U.S and an estimated 70,000 pelvic fracture surgeries in the U.S.
  • CurvaFix is a trademark of CurvaFix, Inc., registered in the U.S.
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