Medtronic has received 510(k) approval from the FDA for its Aquamantys 3 BSC 9.1S Bipolar Sealer with Cutting, a new addition to company's orthopedic portfolio.
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Orthopedic device company Zimmer Holdings has reported net sales of $1.1 billion for the second quarter, representing a 1.1 percent decrease from the same period last year.
NewVert announced completion of the initial biomechanical testing phase for its Octopus Spinal Annular Repair System.
DJO Surgical and the University of Utah have signed a license agreement that will enable DJO Surgical to develop a percutaneous osseointegrated prosthesis for above-the-knee amputees.
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NuVasive, a medical device company focused on minimally disruptive surgical products and procedures for the spine, announced revenue of $154.4 million for the second quarter this year, up 16.1 percent from the same period in 2011.
The MEDICREA Group, a company focused on surgical technologies for the treatment of spinal pathologies, recorded sales of 10.8 million euros for the first half of 2012, a 32 percent increase over the same period in 2011.
Orthofix announced net sales of $119.5 million for the second quarter of 2012, representing 2 percent increase over the second quarter of last year.
Integra LifeSciences reported total revenues for the second quarter were $210.2 million, reflecting a 9 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
The minimally invasive surgical market is expected to grow to $35.5 billion by 2016 at a compound annual growth rate of 8.2 percent, according to a recent analysis by Reportlinker.