NanoBone Putty from Artoss GmbH is a synthetic and absorbable bone autograft substitute with osteoconductive and osteoinductive properties. The nanostructure gives it a large internal surface area, which increases bioactivity and resorption. Indications include fractures with bone loss, such as...

The MaioRegen Biojoint System is a trilaminate matrix which is intended to be inserted into osteochondral defects and replace the missing articular cartilage. The deepest layer is hydroxyapatite, the superficial layer is equine type 1 collagen, and the intermediate layer is a mixture of the...

Instruct is a system which is based on a biodegradable load bearing Mechanically Functional Scaffold (MFS) designed for repair of articular cartilage defects. 90% of the scaffold absorbs after 12 months of implantation. The scaffold is intended for use with a cell processing device which uses...

Hyalgan(R) was the first viscosupplement approved by the FDA in 1997. It contains a high molecular weight fraction of purified natural sodium hyaluronate, extracted from rooster combs. It comes in a 5-injection regimen given weekly providing pain relief for up to 6 months. Some patients benefit...

The GPS III from Biomet is a platelet concentrating device for use in a number of musculoskeletal applications including non-union and bone defects, total joint replacement, shoulder decompression and tendonosis. The system includes a floating buoy which increases the efficiency of platelet...