A new Informa Meddevicetracker report outlines projections for the fracture fixation devices market.

The US Supreme Court found that the role of administrative judges in patent review was unconstitutional but could be fixed by giving the PTO’s director more oversight, reinforcing the staying power of the patent appeals process.

The global market for arthroscopy products and sports medicine implants is expected to reach $6.3bn by 2025, a CAGR of 1.9% from $5.7bn in 2020. The growth is driven partly by rising arthroscopy procedure volumes, expanding indications for joint repair, and patient preference for minimally invasive procedures. COVID-19 and downward pressures on device prices are among the growth barriers.  

During oral argument in the Arthrex case, several justices seemed to agree with the Federal Circuit that PTAB judges should have been appointed by the president. They could opt to get around the problem by enabling the PTO director to review all panel decisions.