Spinal Tech

The implantable medical device market in the United States is expected to grow annually by 8 percent over seven years, according to Med City News.

Representatives from Invibio attended the Asia Technology Alliance Biomedical Materials Congress last week in Shanghai, China.

Minneapolis-based Zimmer Spine and Zimmer Inc., its Indiana-based affiliate, have announced they will lay off 93 Austin employees over the next few months, according to the Austin Business Journal.

Zimmer Holdings introduced its V2F Anterior Fixation System for thoracolumbar burst fractures, tumors, disc degeneration and pathologies of the anterior spine, according to PharmaBiz.

CareFusion announced plans to release its second quarter fiscal report on Thursday, Feb. 7, in addition to hosting a conference call on the report.

Device manufacturer Stryker has asked Portage, Mich., for a tax reduction on its $5.6 million research and development plant expansion, according to Michigan Live.

Pioneer Surgical Technology's Tritium Sternal Cable Plating System was used to close median sternotomies during an open heart procedure.

Medical device manufacturer Synthes USA has filed a civil action claim against a former employee, saying the man violated his contract, according to The Pennsylvania Record.

Winter Park, Fla.-based Ascendx Spine received FDA approval for its vertebral compression fracture treatment device, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

As of Jan. 1, all sales on medical devices will be taxed an additional 2.3 percent, as the federal government looks to make $20 billion in 10 years to pay for programs within the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.…