Spinal Tech

The first patient has been treated with PCM Cervical Disc surgery from NuVasive, a minimally invasive spine device company.

Nine spine and orthopedic devices were launched or cleared by the FDA in December.

Boston Scientific launched the Precision Spectra Spinal Cord Stimulator on the European market to provide spine pain relief.

Device company Surgical Innovations has appointed John Griffith and Jake Timothy as clinical advisory board members, according to the Yorkshire Post.

David Scott, MD, is in the first year of his two year study of a hip replacement device, which is designed to preserve more femur bone and reduce the risk for osteoporosis, according to Spokane Journal.

Broomfield, Colo.-based spinal device company Lanx has introduced a website for patients with chronic leg and back pain.

Smith & Nephew has released an extension to the LEGION Total Knee System, featuring implants thinner in the medial and lateral dimension.

Zimmer issued an urgent recall of its PEEK Ardis Inserter, an instrument for implanting the PEEK Ardis Interbody Spacer in the spine.

Aurora Spine, a minimally invasive regenerative technologies company, recently announced the completion of the ISO stage one and two audits and is now certified by the British Standards Institute.

The FDA granted 510(k) clearance to Ascendx Spine for its VCF Repair System for vertebral compression fractures.