SpineGuard and ConfiDent ABC have expanded their partnership to allow for increased sharing of intellectual property, they said July 12.

Alphatec reported 88.2 percent to 90.2 percent year-over-year revenue growth in the second quarter on July 12.

The FDA raised safety concerns with NuVasive's stainless steel Precice devices and recommended surgeons stop implanting them.

Clinical trial results of the iFuse-3D implant system demonstrated significant improvements in sacroiliac joint pain, function and quality of life at 24 months.

The FDA provides "breakthrough device" designation to products that are deemed effective to treat certain diseases and conditions. The designation speeds up the development, assessment and review for products.

Zimmer Biomet's spine spinoff, NewCo, is expected to begin operations in mid-2022, with former Medtronic executive Vafa Jamali appointed CEO of the new independent company.

From a multimillion-dollar acquisition to advances in several innovations, here are five notes on SeaSpine so far in 2021:

The FDA has provided clearance for SeaSpine's 7D percutaneous spine module for minimally invasive surgery.

Conformis has entered into a settlement with Stryker to resolve a patent dispute against Wright Medical, which Stryker acquired for $4 billion in November.

Spine device company Camber Spine named Greg Reiswig as vice president of sales in the Western U.S., according to a July 7 news release.

A merger to accelerate robotic surgery, and four more updates from spine and orthopedic device companies in the last week:

Augmedics, the company behind the Xvision augmented reality spine surgery system, named two leaders to its board of directors.

Smith+Nephew launched its Fast-Fix Flex meniscus repair system, according to a July 7 news release.

Three spine and orthopedic products were recalled since 2020, including a spinal allograft and scoliosis system.

Integrity Implants and Fusion Robotics have merged to form Accelus, which plans to accelerate the adoption of minimally invasive surgery as the standard of care in spine.

From a $150 million acquisition to the EU approval of its robotic spine surgical application, here are six key developments from NuVasive this year:

TheraCell has implanted more than 200 of its TheraFuze DBF Fiber Anchors since its limited commercial release, the company said July 6.

Tifton-based Georgia Sports Medicine added Zimmer Biomet's Rosa Knee for joint replacements, according to a July 3 release.

One Medtronic exec is stepping down from the company, and a new appointment was confirmed.

From a new president of its spine division to an impressive first-quarter performance and an expanded orthopedic portfolio, here are six key developments at Stryker in the past six months: