Spinal Tech

In the last decade, 3D printing has gathered momentum in orthopedics, but its use in spine surgery has been complicated by the challenges reproducing full spine models that require specialized and expensive equipment. Spine surgeons may also be unaware of…

Ivan LaMotta, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon at Midlands Orthopedics & Neurosurgery in Columbia, S.C., has performed the first procedure in the U.S. using Medacta's MySpine Anchor, according to an Oct. 5 press release from the company. 

Life Spine's Ghost spacer system received FDA 510(k) approval, the devicemaker said Oct. 5.

Spinal implant technology manufacturer Aurora Spine has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its new sacroiliac joint fixation system. 

Here are four key updates from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since Sept. 28:

Happe Spine received two U.S. patents for its "HydroxyApatite Porous PolyEtheretherketone" products, the company said Oct. 5.

Stryker launched its Monterey AL Interbody System for anterior lumbar interbody fusion, the devicemaker said Oct. 4.

Safe Medical and Wenzel Spine are partnering to distribute Safe Orthopaedics products in the U.S.

Medacta's software debut and four more updates from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since Sept. 21:

NuVasive's Reline Cervical fixation system for posterior cervical fusion was launched, the devicemaker said Sept. 28.