John DeFord, PhD, is stepping down from Globus Medical’s board of directors, according to a March 23 news release. His departure was effective immediately, the company said. “We are grateful for John’s many contributions, especially during the merger with NuVasive…
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VySpine earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its DiversiVy facet screw, according to a March 23 news release. DiversiVy is designed for the lumbosacral spine to aid in fusions. It is indicated for posterior surgical treatment with or without bone graft…
Spine and orthopedic companies inked key deals in the first quarter of 2026. 1. VB Spine has entered into an agreement with Robotron Surgical Technologies to acquire the SpineHawk platform. 2. VB Spine entered a definitive agreement to acquire exclusive rights to Augmedics’ xvision…
Providence Medical Technology enrolled its first patients for a randomized controlled trial for its Corus-LX system for degenerative lumbosacral disease, according to a March 19 news release. The multicenter trial will focus on patients who qualify for two-level interbody fusion…
Spinal Elements earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its Ventana A anterior lumbar interbody fusion system, and A.J. Rush, MD, debuted the device, according to a March 18 news release. Dr. Rush performed the first case using the Ventana A system…
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From navigation systems to hardware, here are nine spine technologies earning FDA certifications and clearances since Jan. 19. 1. Cresco Spine earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its spring distraction system. The SDS implant is designed for addressing early onset scoliosis,…
Expanding Innovations added Eric Vandeventer as vice president of enabling technology, according to a March 12 LinkedIn post. He will lead the new division in developing a suite of real-time diagnostic tools to protect endplate integrity during spine surgery. Mr.…
The first clinical cases using VB Spine’s Vulcan Spinal System have been completed, marking the start of the system’s limited market release. Surgeons at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., performed three procedures with the system over two days…
UnitedHealthcare will cover Highridge Medical’s vertebral body tethering device, The Tether, according to a March 5 LinkedIn post. The Tether is approved as a Humanitarian Device for idiopathic scoliosis patients with a Cobb angle of 30 to 60 degrees. Patients…
Spartan Medical and SI-Bone are partnering to expand spine care access to veterans. Under the partnership Spartan, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business distributor will offer SI-Bone’s technologies for sacroiliac joint procedures to VA and DoD facilities, according to a Feb.…