Allevion Medical received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its Vantage spinal decompression system. Vantage is designed to simplify and enhance minimally invasive lumbar decompression procedures, helping surgeons increase consistency and efficiency, according to an April 3 news release from…
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Spine company Highridge Medical has been busy forging partnerships and advancing its technologies since the start of 2025. Here are seven headlines to know: 1. Medical device manufacturer Osteotec has reached an exclusive distribution agreement with Highridge Medical. 2. Medical…
The highest-paid CEOs at spine and orthopedic medtech companies saw total compensation in the double-digit millions. Here is how much three devicemaker CEOs were paid in 2025, according to their company’s most recent proxy statements. Joaquin Duato, CEO at Johnson…
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…
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…
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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…
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…