Spinal Tech

San Francisco-based SpineGuard has received approval from the Russian healthcare agency to market its PediGuard device in Russia.

Tel Aviv-based Premia Spine has developed an implant to treat spinal disorders without fusion, according to Reuters.

Ascendx Spine received the Spotlight award from the Southeast Medical Device Association for its presentation at the SEMDA conference.

Zimmer Spine launched its Zimmer DTO 5.5 System for disc degeneration with fusion and non-fusion treatments.

St. Louis-based ulrich medical has released its flamenco Universal Spinal Fixation System in US markets. The system is designed for decompression and stabilization of thoracic and lumbosacral spine.

The FDA approved Surgical Theater’s Selman Surgery Rehearsal Platform, one of the only patented and approved platforms for cerebral and spine pre-surgery rehearsal, according to Today’s Medical Developments.

The FDA issued a Class 1 recall for DePuy Orthopaedics’ LPS Diaphyseal Sleeve, which is used with the LPS system as an end-stage revision knee device.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based MAKO Surgical Corp. named Christopher Marrus as senior vice president of sales.

Data analysis from the Emergo Group showed FDA's 510(k) medical device premarket notification review times improved in 2011, according to Today's Medical Developments.

Spine Surgery has rapidly advanced over the past few decades to include many new minimally invasive devices and procedures, revolutionizing the field. However, not all advances have been reimbursed by insurance companies, and device companies find continued challenges in bringing…