NYSCF researchers develop novel bioengineering technique for personalized bone grafts
(New York Stem Cell Foundation) Scientists from the New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute have developed a new bone engineering technique called Segmental Additive Tissue Engineering (SATE). The technique, described in a paper published online today in Scientific Reports, allows researchers to combine segments of bone engineered from stem cells to create large scale, personalized grafts that will enhance treatment for those suffering from bone disease or injury through regenerative medicine. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - July 18, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Colorado medical device company raises $22 million
A Westminster company specializing in bone-grafting technology said it's raised $22 million in financing.
Cerapedics, an orthobiologics company, said the financing was led by family investment fund KCK Group.
The money, company officials said, will accelerate the development of Cerapedics' i-Factor peptide enhanced bone graft.
"This financing will allow Cerapedics to further invest to increase physi cian access to i-Factor and to build clinical evidence for new indications," said Valeska Schroeder,… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - July 16, 2018 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Ben Miller Source Type: news
NuVasive launches Reline MAS midline spine implant system
NuVasive (NSDQ:NUVA) said today it launched its Reline MAS midline system designed to treat adjacent segment transition syndrome.
The newly launched system features low-profile modular implants and system instrumentation designed for alignment and the potential reduction of adjacent segment transition syndrome, the San Diego-based company said.
“RMM posterior fixation represents the most advanced midline cortical pedicle screw system on the market. The introduction of modular, low-profile tulip heads was designed to address concerns with adjacent segment facet joint impingement. This system furthers NuVasive’s...
Source: Mass Device - July 16, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Business/Financial News Spinal Nuvasive Source Type: news
Cerapedics raises $22m
Cerapedics said late last week it closed a $22 million round of financing and added three new members to its board of directors
The funding round was led by family investment fund KCK Group, the Westminster, Colo.-based company said, and will help support the company’s bone graft products.
“We are pleased to announce that we have successfully completed an equity financing that will continue to accelerate the commercial release of i-Factor Peptide enhanced bone graft and support the execution of a second Level I investigational device exemption human clinical study that will broaden our market indication in the...
Source: Mass Device - July 16, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Business/Financial News Orthopedics Cerapedics Inc. Source Type: news
Skin Grafting in Pyoderma Gangrenosum Skin Grafting in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
This case of an allograft performed on a patient with pyoderma gangrenosum illustrates another option for this difficult-to-treat condition.ePlasty, Open Access Journal of Plastic Surgery (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 12, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
Noninvasive Imaging Could Help Diagnose Rejection in Lung Recipients Noninvasive Imaging Could Help Diagnose Rejection in Lung Recipients
Probe-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (pCLE) could help identify acute cellular rejection (ACR) in lung allografts, a preliminary study suggests.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines - July 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Tags: Transplantation News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What to know about bone grafts
Doctors use bone grafts in the treatment of a variety of health issues, including fractures, bone infections, spinal fusions, tumors, and joint problems. In this article, learn about the different types of bone grafts and replacement materials. We also cover the possible risks, complications, and the recovery process. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 3, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Bones / Orthopedics Source Type: news
Failing Implant #14: Thoughts on Treatment Plans?
This patient had a crestal sinus bone graft and implant placed in #14 site about 5 years. The patient does not have any symptoms, but the radiographic images show implant failure.The postFailing Implant #14: Thoughts on Treatment Plans? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - June 29, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news
Avita Medical touts publication of pivotal ReCell trial data
Avita Medical (ASX:AVH) today released results from a pivotal clinical trial of its ReCell autologous cell harvesting device in treating deep partial-thickness second-degree burns.
The ReCell autologous cell harvesting device is designed to use the patient’s own skin cells to treat a variety of skin issues, including burns, reconstructive and cosmetic procedures, Avita said.
Results from the trial were published in the Journal of Burn Care & Research, the Melbourne and Valencia, Calif.-based company said.
Data from the 101-patient study indicated that burn sites treated with the ReCell device required 97.5% less do...
Source: Mass Device - June 26, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Clinical Trials Regenerative Medicine avitamedical Source Type: news
Can placental tissue implants limit back and leg pain?
Regenerative technology company StimLabs has enrolled the first patient in a clinical trial using shelf-stable placental tissue to reduce complications following herniated disc surgery.
The multi-center, randomized controlled trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of Revita, StimLabs’ full-thickness placental allograft, which surgeons will place following lumbar microdiscectomy procedures. Microdiscectomy is a common, minimally invasive procedure to remove the herniated or protruding portion of the intervertebral disc that is compressing the traversing spinal nerve root. Common post-surgical complications include ...
Source: Mass Device - June 26, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Nancy Crotti Tags: Blog Clinical Trials Neurological Surgical StimLabs Source Type: news
7 medtech stories we missed this week: June 22, 2018
[Image from unsplash.com]From Accuray’s India approval to Masimo and PositiveID launching a Bluetooth-enabled thermometer, here are seven medtech stories we missed this week but thought were still worth mentioning.
1. India approves Accuray’s Radixact X9 radiation therapy device
Accuray announced in a June 21 press release that it has received an Atomic Energy Regulatory Board Type Approval in India for its Radixact X9 System. The approval allows the company to sell the TomoTherapy platform while allowing hospitals throughout India to import the system. The Radixact and TomoTherapy Systems are radiation therap...
Source: Mass Device - June 22, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Danielle Kirsh Tags: 510(k) Cardiovascular Diagnostics Endoscopic / Arthroscopic Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Hospital Care Imaging Patient Monitoring Regulatory/Compliance Ultrasound Accuray Inc. Arcuro Medical BTG Masimo MedTech NuSight P Source Type: news
Wright Medical raises $675m in private placement
Wright Medical (NSDQ:WMGI) said today it inked a deal for $675 million in debt to be offered by a wholly-owned subsidiary.
The Amsterdam-based company is offering 1.625% convertible senior notes due 2023 in the offering, which was arranged between Wright, a subsidiary and both investors and institutional buyers, according to an SEC filing. Wright Medical said that it expects the notes will be issued on June 28.
Along with the offering, Wright Medical said it inked a deal with holders of its 2% cash convertible senior notes due 2020 to exchange approximately $401 million in existing notes for $460 million in the newly issu...
Source: Mass Device - June 21, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Business/Financial News Wall Street Beat wrightmedical Source Type: news
Bone graft in preparation for implants: recommendations?
I have a 51 year old healthy female referred for grafting to allow implants in areas #26 and #27. Thoughts on this case?The postBone graft in preparation for implants: recommendations? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - June 19, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Regenerative Source Type: news
Outcomes in Renal Allografts With Deceased Donors Outcomes in Renal Allografts With Deceased Donors
What does this study tell us about the effects of HLA matching on the outcomes of deceased-donor kidney allografts?American Journal of Transplantation (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 19, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Transplantation Journal Article Source Type: news
New, printable and flexible ceramic bone grafts could be a game changer
"Hyperelastic Bone" can be matched to patients or used off-the-shelf and could be cheaper, better and less painful than conventional bone tissue Full story at https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/science_nation/printedbonegrafts.jsp?WT.mc_id=USNSF_51 This is an NSF News item. (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - June 18, 2018 Category: Science Source Type: news
