Biomet released preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and full 2014 fiscal year, announcing that the United States net sales increased 6.9 percent during the fourth quarter to $498.5 million.
Covidien shareholders are suing the company and Medtronic to block the impending merger of the two companies.
Johnson & Johnson announced second quarter 2014 financial results, including orthopedic sales, which reached $2.4 million, a 3.5 percent increase over the same period last year.
Misonix announced a new study conducted by surgeons from Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego shows the Misonix BoneScalpel could reduce blood loss during adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction surgery.
Smith & Nephew appointed new auditors, ending a 77 year relationship with previous auditors Ernst & Young.
Also, Smith & Nephew entered into a commercial agreement with Blue Belt Technologies to bring robotic orthopedic navigation to the Journey Uni Knee procedure.
St. Jude Medical acquired NeuroTherm for $200 million in a transaction announced Monday.
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