Spinal Tech

San Diego, Calif.-based NuVasive reported increased gross profits for the 2013 first quarter at $120.4 million, up 4.9 percent from the same period last year.

Here are 20 recent news updates for orthopedic and spine device companies.

Carlsbad, Calif.-based Alphatec Spine reported a $32.7 million gross profit in the first quarter, up 2.9 percent from the $31.8 million gross profit during the same period last year.

Dayton, Ohio-based NovoSource received FDA clearance for its NovoKnee total knee replacement system, according to the Dayton Business Journal.

Integra LifeSciences has launched a full market release of the Hollywood VI Intervertebral body fusion device system.

Memphis, Tenn.-based Medtronic Spine announced the launch of its MAST ALIGNEDSM procedure for multilevel spinal fusion procedures at the 2013 American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans.

Austin, Texas-based Wenzel Spine has launched its newest spine implant, the VariLift-C Stand-Alone Zero-Profile Expandable Cervical Interbody Fusion Device, three months after receiving FDA market clearance.

Shelton, Conn.-based Spine Wave received FDA 510(k) clearance for its StaXx IB System, an intervertebral body fusion device.

St. Petersburg, Fla.-based VG Innovations unveiled its SiJoin Posterior Sacroiliac Joint Fusion system.

SpineCraft has recently moved its office location to Westmont, Ill., and has since been expanding its team. The company has also signed a distribution agreement with Zimmer for the APEX Spine System, which will allow the company access to key…