Spinal Tech

Minnesota Democratic Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken are fighting the medical device tax mandated by healthcare reform, according to the Star Tribune.

The Food and Drug Administration granted 36 orthopedic- and spine-related device clearances in November.

Medical device company aap received FDA 510(k) clearance for the first six systems of its LOQTEQ trauma plating system, according to Reuters.

One of the first unicondylar knee replacement procedures with the NavioPFS device was performed at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital in Scotland, according to Azo Robotics.

Boston Scientific Corporation will begin its European market launch of Precision Spectra Spinal Cord Stimulator System, a commercial implant with 32 contacts and 32 power sourced to provide spine pain relief.

EOS Imaging has appointed Michael Dormer as chairman of the board of directors, according to Healio.

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Medtronic has launched its latest cervical surgical technique portfolio, the Cervical Facetlift, according to 4-Traders.

Solon, Ohio-based Thermedx is working to establish a national presence for its FDA-approved medical devices, and is in the process of securing $5 million of growth capital in the coming year, according to Med City News.

Kalamazoo, Mich.-based Micro Machine has expanded its operation to Warsaw, Ind., and plans to invest $2.6 million in new machinery over five years, according to the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette.