Precision Spine, Inc., a medical device company dedicated to Made-in-the-USA manufacturing, has recently announced that it has received 510(k) clearance of its ShurFit ACIF 2C Anterior Cervical Interbody System, which is made from medical grade polyetheretherketone (Peek Optima, LT1) and coated with both commercially pure Titanium (Ti) and Hydroxyapatite (HA). The innovative combination of two proven biomaterials is expected to provide a superior solution to physicians working to achieve biologic fusion.

The PICC segment is growing as initiatives by leading companies to educate practitioners escalate, convincing them to switch from central venous catheters (CVCs) to peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs). This has the effect of lowering the overall procedural cost, which compensates for the higher average selling prices (ASP) associated with PICCs.

Insulin patch pumps are growing in popularity due to a significantly lower initial purchase price, relative to traditional insulin pumps. The number of patch pump users is expected to continue to grow and gradually acquire significant market share in the total insulin pump market. The growth of the total traditional insulin pump market will be driven by increases in unit sales and limited by modest declines in average selling prices.

Planmeca Evolution dental consoles are designed to offer clinicians efficient environments with connected technology and clever organization. Planmeca’s new line of Evolution Consoles—including the Evolution 12 O’Clock, Evolution Central Island Console, and Evolution Side Console—all feature quick and easy integration of modern technology. Offering Ethernet and 3.0-USB connections, PlanScan (digital scanner) integration, CPU storage, LED lighting, and medical-grade duplex GFCI outlets, these digital (and up-to-the-minute) enhancements aid the clinician’s workflow and information processing.

Growth in the erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment market is tied to the overwhelming popularity of inflatable devices, which represent over 98% of the total penile implant market. Sales of inflatable devices are driven by the popularity of the three-piece implants. This is due mainly to its superior clinical quality in comparison to the two-piece inflatable alternative.