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Regulatory Considerations for Additively Manufactured Implants

 
Regulatory Considerations for Additively Manufactured Implants

Additive manufacturing has raised the FDA’s expectations for process understanding, validation, and lifecycle control.
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FDA Grants De Novo Classification to Smith+Nephew’s TESSA Spatial Surgery System

The first indication for use is femoral anterior cruciate ligament knee reconstruction.

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3D Systems Supports First FDA-Cleared Point-of-Care Implant

3D MAC's patient-specific Titanium Cranial Plate will be used to treat U.S. active duty personnel and war fighters suffering from traumatic head injuries.

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VB Spine Wins Expanded FDA Nods for Vitoss Bone Graft, Interbodies

Vitoss can now be used in the intervertebral disc space and with bone void fillers cleared for use in intervertebral body procedures.

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Advita Ortho Initiates Campaign to Reinforce its Commitment to Surgeon-Centered Innovation

The campaign's focus is Advita GPS, the company’s surgeon-controlled real-time guidance platform.

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Carlsmed’s aprevo Lumbar Procedures Earn CMS Reimbursement

All inpatient aprevo lumbar fusion procedures are reimbursable under one of three new MS-DRG codes.

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SpineGuard, Omnia Medical Obtain New U.S. Patent for Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Tech

The technology was co-developed in partnership by both companies.

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Tariffs and Trade Pressures in Orthopedics: Rewiring Strategies for Resilience

The industry is trending toward enhancing operational flexibility and minimizing exposure to tariff-related cost pressures and supply chain disruptions.

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