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Joimax snags FDA nod for 2 interbody devices
Joimax's EndoLIF Delta cage and EndoLIF double wedge cage both received FDA clearance, the devicemaker said Sept. 7. -
Dr. Jason Lowenstein debuts minimally invasive technology for scoliosis correction
Jason Lowenstein, MD, performed New Jersey's first scoliosis surgery with a new FDA-approved, minimally invasive system. -
Intelivation Technologies gets FDA approval for cervical interbody fusion device
St. Simons Island, Ga.-based medical device company Intelivation Technologies won FDA approval for the Advantage-C PEEK cervical interbody fusion device, the company said Sept. 8. -
Stryker acquires company with AI-monitoring platform
Kalamazoo, Mich.-based Stryker, an orthopedics technology company, said Sept. 7 that it acquired Menlo Park, Calif.-based medical device company Gauss Surgical, developer of the Triton artificial intelligence platform. -
A new generation of technology is improving MRIs
The demand for MRI scans is growing and the location of MRIs is shifting, with more scans taking place in physicians’ offices. At the same time, MRI technology is advancing, improving physicians’ diagnostic capabilities and enhancing the patient experience. -
What spine surgeons have long wanted — an effective nucleus replacement system to alleviate patients’ pain
The idea of nucleus replacement has been discussed by physicians for at least 20 years. This interest has driven multiple companies to work on developing a long-term implant. -
SeaSpine launches spine implant system in US
Global medical technology SeaSpine has begun the limited commercial launch and completed initial surgeries using its implant system to treat adult spine deformities, the company said Sept. 7. -
Spine device execs charged in bribery scheme
The CEO and CFO of Malden, Mass.-based SpineFrontier were charged in connection to a kickback scheme in which surgeons were allegedly bribed to use the devicemaker's products in exchange for sham consulting fees, the Department of Justice said Sept. 7. -
Zimmer Biomet sets third quarter dividend
Zimmer Biomet has set its 2021 third quarter dividend, the company announced Sept. 3. -
Former Stryker exec named CEO at Think Surgical
Orthopedic devicemaker Think Surgical named Stuart Simpson as its new president and CEO, the company said Sept. 1. -
NuVasive creates 2 executive leadership roles
NuVasive has created two new executive leadership roles, the company announced Sept. 1. -
9 acquisitions totaling $6B in the orthopedic device industry
Acquisitions are abundant within the spine and orthopedic device industry. Here are nine that were completed or announced in the last year that total more than $6 billion: -
3 Bioventus acquisitions that will total $1B — 9 things to know
Bioventus' acquisition activities so far this year total more than $1 billion. Its most recent plans were announced Aug. 30. -
Zimmer Biomet's smart knee implant, Aurora Spine's Q2 results & more: 7 device company notes
From FDA approvals to investments, here are seven updates from spine and orthopedic device companies in the last week: -
Dr. David Frumberg debuts Orthofix's limb lengthening system in pediatric case
David Frumberg, MD, performed the first U.S. implantation of Orthofix's Fitbone system in a pediatric patient, according to a Sept. 1 news release. -
Smith+Nephew's surgical robot to add hip replacement software
Smith+Nephew is enhancing its Real Intelligence digital software and Cori robotic surgical system to include hip replacements, according to a Sept. 1 news release. -
Low-profile expandable lumbar interbody device gets FDA nod
Spine device company MiRus received FDA 510(k) clearance for its IO expandable lumbar interbody, the company announced Aug. 31. -
Smith+Nephew launches 2 total joint replacement technologies
Smith+Nephew launched two technologies for total shoulder and ankle replacements, according to an Aug. 31 news release. -
6 things to know about Bioventus' CEO
Since joining Bioventus as CEO in April 2020, Ken Reali has overseen two $500 million acquisitions. -
DJO introduces dual mobility hip system
DJO introduced a new dual mobility hip system, according to an Aug. 31 news release.
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