Pioneer Surgical Technology Inc. has announced the successful human implantation of its next generation cervical total disc replacement (TDR), NuNec Cervical Arthroplasty Device. The surgeries were conducted on patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) otherwise indicated for standard fusion surgery. Unlike many cervical disc devices, the radiolucency of the PEEK material in NuNec causes no artifact in MRI or CT imaging and is easiest to implant.

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DSM will be introducing its high-performance Dyneema Purity® polyethylene fiber portfolio at the World Biomaterials Congress. The new material has been developed to fulfill the need for strong, stable orthopedic implants. DSM is investing substantial resources to tailor the material to specific medical and surgical requirements and intends to work with the medical device companies in an effort to improve patient outcomes.