Spinal Tech

Here are four key updates from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since Sept. 28:

Happe Spine received two U.S. patents for its "HydroxyApatite Porous PolyEtheretherketone" products, the company said Oct. 5.

Stryker launched its Monterey AL Interbody System for anterior lumbar interbody fusion, the devicemaker said Oct. 4.

Safe Medical and Wenzel Spine are partnering to distribute Safe Orthopaedics products in the U.S.

Medacta's software debut and four more updates from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since Sept. 21:

NuVasive's Reline Cervical fixation system for posterior cervical fusion was launched, the devicemaker said Sept. 28.

Stryker launched its Q Guidance system for spine surgery, the devicemaker said Sept. 27.

Surgalign launched four interbody fusion devices using its TiPlus technology, the devicemaker said Sept. 26.

Hartford Conn.-based UConn Health implemented Augmedics' Xvision in June and now all six of its spine surgeons are using the augmented reality surgical system, Fox 61 reported Sept. 23. 

James Lynch, MD, of Reno-based Spine Nevada, completed his 150th case using Augmedics' Xvision, the devicemaker said in a Sept. 22 tweet.