Spectrum Spine’s next-generation BioBraille nanotechnology earned the FDA’s 510(k) clearance, according to a March 31 news release. BioBraille is the only FDA-cleared nanotechnology with selective surface capabilities, and it uses a proprietary and advanced laser etching process to “program” nanofeatures…
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UnitedHealthcare has expanded coverage to include medical device manufacturer Highridge Medical’s Tether, a vertebral body tethering system, effective April 1. The payer now considers vertebral body tethering “medically necessary” when performed with the Tether system. UnitedHealthcare’s decision is expected to…
From new product launches and leadership appointments, here are seven key headlines from Stryker in the first quarter of 2026. 1. Stryker saw $25.1 billion in revenue for the full year 2025, according to financial results posted Jan. 29. 2.…
Xtant Medical’s 2025 revenue reached $133.9 million, a 14% increase year over year, according to financial results posted March 31. Six things to know: 1. Xtant Medical saw gross margins of 62.9% and a net income of $5 million for…
Stryker named Nick Mead as its vice president of investor relations, according to a March 31 news release. Mr. Mead replaces Jason Beach, who was promoted to vice president, group CFO of Stryker’s MedSurg and Neurotechnology divisions. Mr. Mead has…
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Medtronic has started 2026 strong in the first quarter with new FDA clearances and growth in the market. Here are five headlines to know: 1. Medtronic earned the FDA’s 510(k) clearance for its Stealth AXiS system that brings planning, navigation…
Medtronic’s Stealth AXiS surgical system has earned FDA clearance for cranial as well as ear, nose and throat procedures. The Stealth system combines surgical planning, navigation and robotics into a single intelligent system to improve surgeon precision, according to a…
SpinePoint earned the FDA’s 510(k) clearance for its Flex-Z cervical cage, according to a March 27 news release shared with Becker’s. The Flex-Z cage is designed to address stiffness mismatches between conventional interbody implants and vertebral bone. It’s made with…
Stryker CEO Kevin Lobo’s total compensation was $21.4 million in 2025, according to a recent Securities and Exchange Commission proxy filing. The devicemaker’s March 23 filing revealed the compensation packages for five executives from 2023 to 2025. Compensation packages include salary,…
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…