Spinal Tech

Stryker Corp. named William Jellison as its chief financial officer.

Biomet Microfixation and Oxford Performance Materials have developed an exclusive distribution agreement for OPM’s OsteoFab Patient Specific Cranial Device.

The Food and Drug Administration issued 13 spine-related device clearances in March.

Here are five thoughts on physician-owned distributorships.

Lewisville, Texas-based Orthofix has appointed Emily Buxton as its new chief financial officer.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based MAKO Surgical received a permanent injunction against Blue Belt Technologies following a lawsuit sparked by Blue Belt hiring a former MAKO sales manager as its vice president of sales.

The FDA approved the start of a clinical trial for Ampio Pharmaceuticals' biologic Ampion to treat knee osteoarthritis, according to Pharma Biz.

Maryland Venture Fund has invested $500,000 in Gaithersburg, Md.-based Cytomedix, a regenerative medicine company currently focused on its AutoloGel System for using platelet-rich plasma to heal wounds, according to Maryland Business News.

Cleveland-based nonprofit venture JumpStart has pledged $250,000 to Akron, Ohio-based OrthoData for development of its diagnostic spine systems, including its implantable microelectronic spine fusion sensor, according to Today's Medical Developments.

Kalamazoo, Mich.-based Stryker Corp. launched its Iconix all suture anchor platform for shoulder and hip arthroscopy at the 2013 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting in Chicago last month, according to Zacks.