Here are eight key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies: By Eric Oliver - 3/27/19

Vertebral Technologies’ InterFuse lateral system reduced neurologic injury from lateral spine surgery in a clinical study conducted by Reginald Knight, MD. By Shayna Korol - 3/26/19

Orthofix allegedly persuaded employees to break their contracts with DePuy Synthes, damaging the latter's ability to conduct business in Texas and Alabama, according to a lawsuit filed Feb. 14. By Angie Stewart - 3/26/19

Tempe-based Arizona State University and Phoenix-based Barrow Neurological Institute partnered to create The Barrow-ASU Initiative for Innovation in Neuro-Engineering. By Eric Oliver - 3/26/19

The FDA awarded SpineEX's Sagittae Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion System an additional 510(k) clearance to allow for full-scale commercialization. By Eric Oliver - 3/26/19

The FDA issued a warning related to Medtronic cardiac devices, citing potential cybersecurity threats. By Laura Dyrda - 3/26/19

On March 19, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., penned a letter to CMS Administrator Seema Verma and Inspector General Daniel Levinson addressing concerns with physician-owned distributorships adhering to the Sunshine Act. By Laura Dyrda - 3/26/19

Medtronic launched a medtech innovation accelerator in Shanghai to provide services to medtech start ups. By Laura Dyrda - 3/26/19

DJO launched the ADAPTABLE Surgical Arm at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March 12-16 in Las Vegas.  By Shayna Korol - 3/25/19

Nordic Capital acquired a majority holding in Orchid Orthopedic Solutions, according to the Global Legal Chronicle. By Shayna Korol - 3/25/19

The FDA granted Zimmer Biomet FDA 510(k) clearance for the minimally invasive Rosa One Spine System. By Eric Oliver - 3/25/19

A federal appeals court declined a full review of its decision to award $248 million to Stryker in a surgical tool patent case against Zimmer Biomet, according to MassDevice. By Shayna Korol - 3/22/19

Four orthopedic and spine device companies that recently launched or released devices: By Eric Oliver - 3/22/19

The global spinal implants market is expected to grow at a 5.5 percent compound annual growth rate between 2017 and 2023, according to a Market Research Future report. By Shayna Korol - 3/21/19

Former NuVasive CEO Gregory Lucier partnered with Chicago-based private equity firm GTCR to form a new company in the healthcare space. By Laura Dyrda - 3/21/19

Here are the big acquisitions in the orthopedic and spine device space announced so far in 2019. By Laura Dyrda - 3/21/19

The disposable spinal instrument market is expected to grow between 2018 and 2028 due to an increasing number of surgeons opting for disposable instruments due to their advantages over reusable kits, according to a Future Market Insights report. By Shayna Korol - 3/20/19

Centinel Spine appointed Dirk Kuyper and Gregory Rainey to its board of directors. By Eric Oliver - 3/20/19

Brainlab acquired an application-specific robotic technologies developer to strengthen its cranial and spine surgery offerings. By Laura Dyrda - 3/20/19

Here are 12 key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies: By Eric Oliver - 3/20/19