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Medical device M&A bottoms out: What this means for Zimmer, Smith+Nephew & more
The total value of medical device mergers and acquisitions announced in the first half of 2020 was low, but the modest number of deals completed was even more striking, according to Evaluate Vantage. -
Stryker, NuVasive in spine: 5 key comparisons
NuVasive and Stryker are among the top five companies leading the spine market and have continued to grow in the past 12 months. -
10 spine devices receive FDA 510(k) clearance in June
The FDA cleared 10 spine related devices in June.
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The pandemic's influence on orthopedic vendor relationships: 3 findings
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons asked surgeons to report how they think COVID-19 will affect interactions with industry sales representatives. -
Forbes names Viz.ai to Top 50 AI list
Healthcare artificial intelligence company Viz.ai was named to the Forbes Top 50 AI list, according to a July 8 news release. -
38 orthopedic devices receive FDA 510(k) clearance in June
The FDA cleared 28 orthopedic and spine related devices in June. -
Medtronic proposes takeover of medical devicemaker: 3 things to know
Medtronic offered to acquire medical device company Intersect ENT, insiders told Bloomberg.
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Aurora Spine shakes up leadership team & more: 10 device company notes
Here are 10 key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies: -
Medtronic, Centinel Spine & more — 11 CEO moves in the spine, orthopedic device industry
Eleven spine and orthopedic device companies have appointed new CEOs so far this year: -
Life Spine begins clinical trial for expandable spacer implant
Spinal implant manufacturer Life Spine began a clinical trial of its Prolift Lateral Expandable system July 7. -
Happe Spine earns patent for PEEK tech
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded a patent for Happe Spine's PEEK technology, according to a July 8 report.
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Medtronic, DePuy Synthes in spine: 5 key comparisons
Medtronic and Johnson & Johnson's DePuy Synthes lead the spine market and continue to make interesting moves to expand their presence in the field. -
Synaptive Medical recruits former Stryker VP as CEO
Marc Buntaine on July 7 was appointed CEO of Synaptive Medical, a Toronto-based company that develops robotic surgical devices. -
How Medtronic, Stryker, Johnson & Johnson's shares performed this week
Here's how Medtronic, Stryker and Johnson & Johnson's shares have fluctuated over the last five days. -
Illinois hospital acquires system for improved visualization in spine surgery
Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, Ill., has implemented the Orbeye 4K-3D Microscope for spine and neurosurgery procedures, according to a July 6 Daily Journal report. -
Aurora Spine appoints CFO
Aurora Spine, a Toronto, Canada-based spinal implant manufacturer, appointed Chad Clouse CFO July 2. -
Spinal Elements gets green light for cervical fixation device
The FDA on July 2 granted 510(k) clearance for Spinal Elements' Sapphire X anterior cervical fixation system. -
Pacira to end Exparel co-marketing agreement with DePuy
Pacira BioSciences notified DePuy Synthes Sales that its agreement to market and promote Exparel for orthopedic procedures in the U.S. will expire Jan. 2, 2021. -
Engage Surgical releases partial knee implant system, ideal for ASCs
Privately held orthopedic implant company Engage Surgical released a cementless partial knee replacement system July 1, after receiving FDA approval. -
Xenco Medical launches lumbar implants pre-attached to surgical tools
Spinal implant developer Xenco Medical on June 30 launched CancelleX, a porous titanium lumbar interbody system.