Here are seven key notes on major spine and orthopedic device companies. DePuy Synthes Spine and DePuy Synthes Biomaterials have gained the exclusive worldwide rights to market LifeNet Health's cellular allograft product.
Smith & Nephew agreed to acquire ArthroCare for $1.7 billion or $48.25 per share in cash.
Zimmer Holdings reported year-end net earnings of $761 million, up 0.8 percent from 2012, boosted in part by strong fourth quarter sales.
Carlsbad, Calif.-based Aurora Spine sold its 100th ZIP Ultra MIS Interspinous Fusion system in Italy, just four months after the first Italian surgery with the device took place.
Mazor Robotics sold its second Renaissance system to Westside Surgical Hospital in Houston.
The Kiva VCF Treatment System by Santa Clara, Calif.-based Benvenue Medical has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the treatment of spinal fractures.
Aurora Spine received FDA 510(k) clearance for TiNano spinal fusion implant.