Spinal Tech

Bonovo Orthopedics has launched its PEEK lateral interbody fusion cage Cross-Fuse in China.

Here are six things to know about the spine market, based on research findings by Reportlinker.

Medtronic reported that revenue from its spine business reached $786 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2013, down 5 percent compared to the same quarter last year.

The Food and Drug Administration granted 21 spine-related 510(k) clearances in July.

Thirty hospitals will participate in a national clinical trial focused on lumbar spinal stenosis.

Orthopedic device company Smith & Nephew has sued Exact Surgical, a distributor for Exactech, for $1 million, alleging the company hired a former Smith & Nephew sales representative who violated non-compete agreements, according to a Mass Device report.

Scott Hoffinger, MD, formerly the director of orthopedic surgery for Oakland (Calif.) Children's Hospital, has joined CastCoverZ! in an advisory role, according to a Red Orbit report.

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence in the U.K. is opening public comment on the use of Smith & Nephew's Exogen bone-healing device, according to a Bloomberg Businessweek report.

K2M, a spinal device company, has partnered with Cadwell Laboratories to provide a neuromonitoring solution for K2M's RAVINE Lateral Access System.

Johnson & Johnson and Medtronic are among the top 10 medical devices that spent the most on research and development efforts in 2011, according to a Mass Device analysis.