Spinal Tech

Here are six recent partnerships and acquisitions between medical device companies.

Raleigh, N.C.-based TranS1 completed its acquisition of Baxano, a medical device company that manufacturers the iO-Flex system for spinal decompression surgery.

Alachua, Fla.-based RTI Biologics donated 35 bone allograft implants to the Pennsylvania-based charity, CURE International.

Here are 14 recent news updates for spine and orthopedic device companies.

In 2012, orthopedic product sales exceeded $43 billion, an increase of $1.2 billion from 2011, according to ORTHOWORLD's orthopedic industry annual report.  

The FDA has accepted BioMarin Pharmaceutical's biologics license application for Vimizim, an enzyme therapy that could be used to treat Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVA or Morquio A Syndrome, according to Pipeline Review.

San Diego-based NuVasive launched its Maximum Access Surgery Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion procedure.

The Orthopedic and Rehabilitation panel for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended changes to the pedicle screw's classification when it's used for treating degenerative disc disease and spondylolisthesis, according to a Medscape report.

Thousand Oaks, Calif.-based ECA Medical Instruments has moved to a new corporate headquarters in Ventura County, Calif.

Leesburg, Va.-based K2M has launched its MESA small stature spinal system for Australian, New Zealand and European markets.