Leadership changes are afoot in the medtech industry, with several spine and orthopedic device companies announcing new CEOs in the first four months of 2022:
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The first robot-assisted hip replacement using the Rosa hip system was completed at Honolulu Spine Center.
Orthopedic devicemaker Conformis posted first-quarter revenue of $15.6 million and an 18 percent increase in hip sales. It also saw an increased net loss.
Ortho Regenerative Technologies received a patent related to its Ortho-R soft tissue repair platform.
Camber Spine's latest patent and eight more updates from spine and orthopedic devicemakers in the last week:
Retail giants such as Walmart and CVS Health are continuing their push into healthcare, offering cost-friendly and convenient care close to patients' homes, and more providers are taking notice.
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons has named Ann Stroink, MD, its president, and Anthony Asher, MD, its president-elect, the association said May 3.
Data for a two-year trial of Stryker's InSpace subacromial balloon found the device was a viable option for patients with massive irreparable rotator cuff tears.
SeaSpine's first-quarter sales grew across its spinal implants and orthobiologics, and the company named new leadership.
Medical device company Zimmer Biomet reported $1.7 billion in first quarter net sales during the first quarter of 2022.