Spinal Tech

Wright Medical Group has offered $200 million in cash convertible senior notes due 2017, according to an Enquirer Herald report.

Globus Medical, a spinal implant manufacturer, reported second quarter sales reached $96 million, an 18.6 percent increase compared to the second quarter last year.

Oro Valley (Ariz.) Hospital has implemented MAKOplasty for partial knee resurfacing.

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.