Here are 20 recent news updates for orthopedic and spine device companies. Integra LifeSciences launched a full market release of the Hollywood VI Intervertebral body fusion device system.
Memphis, Tenn.-based Medtronic Spine announced the launch of its MAST ALIGNEDSM procedure for multilevel spinal fusion procedures at the 2013 American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans.
Austin, Texas-based Wenzel Spine launched its newest spine implant, the VariLift-C Stand-Alone Zero-Profile Expandable Cervical Interbody Fusion Device, three months after receiving FDA market clearance.
St. Petersburg, Fla.-based VG Innovations unveiled its SiJoin Posterior Sacroiliac Joint Fusion system.
SpineCraft moved to a new office location in Westmont, Ill., and signed a distribution agreement with Zimmer for the APEX Spine System.
The StabiLink MIS Spinal Fixation System from Southern Spine received FDA clearance and the CE Mark.
Sonoma Orthopedic Products hired three new executives: Virginia Good, PhD, director of clinical affairs; Alex Winber, vice president of marketing; and Kyle Lappin, director of research and development.
San Diego-based NuVasive opened a Tokyo office, bringing the company's spine device offerings to the world's second largest spine market.
Beverly, Mass.-based SpineFrontier launched its PedFuse REmind Pedicle Screw System for midline lumbar surgery.
Atlanta-based MedShape received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Eclipse Soft Tissue Anchor, a shape memory fixation device to attach tendon, ligament and soft tissue to bone.
Marietta, Ga.-based Amendia plans to nearly double its spine device manufacturing operations.
MAKO Surgical agreed to settle its patent infringement lawsuit against Stanmore Implants Worldwide and will acquire some of Stanmore's assets.
Medtronic Spine announced intentions to restructure its workforce, including possible employee layoffs and other cost-cutting measures to reduce overall costs by 5 percent.
Princeton, N.J.-based Regentis Biomaterials increased the number of sites in its clinical trial of the GelrinC tissue regeneration implant and is adding 30 new patients at 12 sites in Germany, Belgium, Poland, the Netherlands and Israel.
East Providence, RI-based IlluminOss Medical appointed Dirk Kuyper as president and chief executive officer.
Precision Spine appointed Tony Dimun as a member of the company's board of directors and as a special adviser for business development, mergers and acquisitions.
Stryker named William Jellison as its chief financial officer.
Lewisville, Texas-based Orthofix appointed Emily Buxton as its new chief financial officer.
Stryker launched its Iconix all suture anchor platform for shoulder and hip arthroscopy at the 2013 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting in Chicago.
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Memphis, Tenn.-based Medtronic Spine announced the launch of its MAST ALIGNEDSM procedure for multilevel spinal fusion procedures at the 2013 American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans.
Austin, Texas-based Wenzel Spine launched its newest spine implant, the VariLift-C Stand-Alone Zero-Profile Expandable Cervical Interbody Fusion Device, three months after receiving FDA market clearance.
St. Petersburg, Fla.-based VG Innovations unveiled its SiJoin Posterior Sacroiliac Joint Fusion system.
SpineCraft moved to a new office location in Westmont, Ill., and signed a distribution agreement with Zimmer for the APEX Spine System.
The StabiLink MIS Spinal Fixation System from Southern Spine received FDA clearance and the CE Mark.
Sonoma Orthopedic Products hired three new executives: Virginia Good, PhD, director of clinical affairs; Alex Winber, vice president of marketing; and Kyle Lappin, director of research and development.
San Diego-based NuVasive opened a Tokyo office, bringing the company's spine device offerings to the world's second largest spine market.
Beverly, Mass.-based SpineFrontier launched its PedFuse REmind Pedicle Screw System for midline lumbar surgery.
Atlanta-based MedShape received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Eclipse Soft Tissue Anchor, a shape memory fixation device to attach tendon, ligament and soft tissue to bone.
Marietta, Ga.-based Amendia plans to nearly double its spine device manufacturing operations.
MAKO Surgical agreed to settle its patent infringement lawsuit against Stanmore Implants Worldwide and will acquire some of Stanmore's assets.
Medtronic Spine announced intentions to restructure its workforce, including possible employee layoffs and other cost-cutting measures to reduce overall costs by 5 percent.
Princeton, N.J.-based Regentis Biomaterials increased the number of sites in its clinical trial of the GelrinC tissue regeneration implant and is adding 30 new patients at 12 sites in Germany, Belgium, Poland, the Netherlands and Israel.
East Providence, RI-based IlluminOss Medical appointed Dirk Kuyper as president and chief executive officer.
Precision Spine appointed Tony Dimun as a member of the company's board of directors and as a special adviser for business development, mergers and acquisitions.
Stryker named William Jellison as its chief financial officer.
Lewisville, Texas-based Orthofix appointed Emily Buxton as its new chief financial officer.
Stryker launched its Iconix all suture anchor platform for shoulder and hip arthroscopy at the 2013 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting in Chicago.
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