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SpineGuard, ConfiDent expand partnership
SpineGuard and ConfiDent ABC have expanded their partnership to allow for increased sharing of intellectual property, they said July 12. -
Alphatec Q2 revenue up 88%: 4 details
Alphatec reported 88.2 percent to 90.2 percent year-over-year revenue growth in the second quarter on July 12. -
FDA to surgeons: Stop using NuVasive's stainless steel Precice devices
The FDA raised safety concerns with NuVasive's stainless steel Precice devices and recommended surgeons stop implanting them. -
2-year results of sacroiliac joint implant show enhanced fusion, reduced opioid use
Clinical trial results of the iFuse-3D implant system demonstrated significant improvements in sacroiliac joint pain, function and quality of life at 24 months. -
5 spine, orthopedic products granted 'breakthrough device' designation in 2021
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. -
Medtronic, Stryker & more: 7 CEOs to know in the spine industry
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. -
SeaSpine in 2021: 5 key developments
From a multimillion-dollar acquisition to advances in several innovations, here are five notes on SeaSpine so far in 2021: -
SeaSpine gets green light for 7D Surgical MIS module
The FDA has provided clearance for SeaSpine's 7D percutaneous spine module for minimally invasive surgery. -
Conformis, Stryker settle patent dispute following Wright Medical acquisition
Conformis has entered into a settlement with Stryker to resolve a patent dispute against Wright Medical, which Stryker acquired for $4 billion in November. -
Camber Spine names new sales exec in US
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. -
Executive moves at Medtronic, Smith + Nephew's launches system & more: 5 device company updates
A merger to accelerate robotic surgery, and four more updates from spine and orthopedic device companies in the last week: -
Former Stryker exec, private equity chair named to Augmedics' board leadership
Augmedics, the company behind the Xvision augmented reality spine surgery system, named two leaders to its board of directors. -
Smith+Nephew launches orthopedic meniscus repair system
Smith+Nephew launched its Fast-Fix Flex meniscus repair system, according to a July 7 news release. -
Why 4 spine and orthopedic products were recalled in the last 18 months
Three spine and orthopedic products were recalled since 2020, including a spinal allograft and scoliosis system. -
2 spine companies merge to accelerate robotic surgery
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. -
6 NuVasive developments from the past 6 months
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 surpasses 200 procedures with its Fiber Anchor
TheraCell has implanted more than 200 of its TheraFuze DBF Fiber Anchors since its limited commercial release, the company said July 6. -
Georgia orthopedic practice onboards robotic knee system
Tifton-based Georgia Sports Medicine added Zimmer Biomet's Rosa Knee for joint replacements, according to a July 3 release. -
Medtronic exec to step down; chief accounting officer named
One Medtronic exec is stepping down from the company, and a new appointment was confirmed. -
6 Stryker developments in the past 6 months
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:
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