Spinal Tech

Austin, Texas-based LDR received FDA approval for the commercial sale and distribution of the Mobi-C Cervical Disc for one-level indications.

Minnetonka, Minn.-based Vertebral Technologies recently reached a milestone with its InterFuse interbody fusion devices, as 3,000 have now been implanted.

Here are five physicians recently appointed to orthopedic and spine device company boards.

Steven Epstein has joined the board of directors at Sunrise, Fla.-based OrthoSensor, a medical device company focused on orthopedic devices for musculoskeletal diseases.

Mazor Robotics reported its gross profits more than doubled in the second quarter, as the company brought in $5 million this year compared to $2.2 million during the same period in 2012.

The Food and Drug Administration granted 12 spine-related device clearances in July.

Belgrade, Mont.-based Bacterin International named Daniel Goldberger as its chief executive officer.

Stryker received 510(k) clearance for two devices in its minimally invasive spine portfolio, the Venom RF Cannula and Electrode and 11g iVAS Balloon System for treating facet joint pain.

Austin, Texas-based ArthroCare reported an operating loss of $11.1 million in the second quarter after posting a nearly $18 million gain during the same period last year.

Mizuho OSI will now offer the proAXIS Spinal Surgery Table, featuring software-controlled hinge technology.