Nov 12, 2019

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Jul 01, 2019

Polyester, polymer ties deliver unique design. Minne Ties non-invasive jaw fixation medical device minimizes patient discomfort, injury risk for surgeons.

Jan 31, 2019

Dr. Alan Johnson, inventor of Minne Ties, is profiled in the Minnesota Medical Association magazine and tells his story from idea to development to FDA cleared medical device.

Oct 16, 2018

A simple design that eases use can overcome challenges faced when changing established medical procedures, said a winner of the 2018 Medical Design Excellence Awards.

Sep 15, 2018

Developed at the U, the jaw-fixation system uses less-invasive zip-ties that can be removed quickly and without surgery.

Sep 04, 2018

Inventor Dr. Alan W. Johnson answers questions about the benefits of Minne Ties.

Aug 06, 2018

Inventor Dr. Alan W. Johnson writes about how Minne Ties Agile MMF is disrupting the market.

Jul 10, 2018

The first-of-its-kind, non-invasive and industry-disrupting MMF solution minimizes risk of injury for surgeons and discomfort for patients.

Jun 12, 2018

30 Winners Announced, Recognizing Their Unprecedented Work and Innovative Inventions Read More

May 01, 2018

Minne Ties Agile MMF by Summit Medical, an Innovia Medical Company, has been announced as a finalist for this year's Medical Design Excellence Award. 

Nov 15, 2017

A device for healing fractured jaws becomes the U of M Innovation Fellows' first product to reach market.

Jun 30, 2017

Altru Health System features its own Dr. Alan W. Johnson and his journey to inventing his medical device, Minne Ties. Read More

Jun 12, 2017

Summit Medical, Inc. entered into the cranio-maxillofacial space on Monday, June 5 with the launch of its new, FDA cleared maxilla-mandibular fixation (MMF) device, Minne Ties® Agile MMF. The first-of-its-kind, non-invasive product was developed in partnership with Dr. Alan Johnson and the University of Minnesota to be a safe, simple and efficient option for use in jaw fracture management. 

Jun 06, 2017

Kevin McIntosh, president of Summit Medical, the company with licensing rights to the device, called it a “disruptive technology that is redefining the industry.” Read More

Jun 06, 2017

As part of the top 20 stories of the day on June 6, 2017 by Becker's Dental Review, Minne Ties was featured by summarizing the takeaways of the product launch.

Jun 05, 2017

The University of Minnesota and Summit Medical of St. Paul and the University of Minnesota say they have received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to begin marketing to surgeons and medical clinics a new, non-invasive device to support jaw fracture recovery based on UofM research.

Jun 05, 2017

Summit Medical, Inc., in partnership with the University of Minnesota, introduces an innovative, FDA Cleared, jaw fracture device to treat MMF.

Jun 05, 2017

A look into the history of the newly introduced jaw fracture device, Minne Ties, and how Dr. Johnson developed the technology behind it all. Read More

Apr 12, 2017

For decades, Erich arch bars have been a standard in establishing maxillo-mandibular fixation (MMF). While reliable, the approach risks sharps injury, consumes operating room time, and inflicts gingival trauma. Newer technologies including screw-based techniques and “hybrid” techniques have improved MMF by reducing sharps injuries and operating room time, but risk injury to tooth roots, nerves, and gingiva. This study aims to establish the application, strengths, and limitations of dental occlusion ties as a novel alternative in maxillo-mandibular fixation. Read More