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The American College of Surgeons released new resources and guidance related to elective surgery postponement during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Medtronic is introducing two online platforms for at-home COVID-19 symptom monitoring and support, the device company announced March 27.

The FDA granted 510(k) clearance to 13 spine devices last month.

While weathering a 34.5 percent drop in shares since its last earnings report, Medtronic has taken steps to aid COVID-19 relief efforts.

New York Mets ace Noah Syndergaard is scheduled to have his Tommy John surgery performed at HSS Florida in West Palm Beach March 26. However, the state postponed all elective procedures March 20 — so how is Mr. Syndergaard going…

Closures and service disruptions related to the COVID-19 outbreak are causing financial hardship across the healthcare industry, affecting anesthesia groups, spine and orthopedic practices, device companies, and surgery centers.

Medtronic's charitable arm is pledging an additional $10 million toward COVID-19 relief efforts, the device company announced March 25.

Becker's Spine Review has reported on 16 confirmed cases of COVID-19 affecting spine and orthopedic groups, physicians, or specialty-leading hospitals since mid-March:

Here are seven key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies:

All Pensacola, Fla.-based Baptist Health Care facilities, including the Andrews Institute ASC, postponed all elective procedures after Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order halting elective procedures, NorthEscambia.com reports.