Spinal Tech

Early study data on 3D-printed implants and four more updates from spine devicemakers since July 6:

OrthoPediatrics has signed an agreement with 3D-Side, a Belgian software developer that manufactures patient specific 3D cutting guides. 

Centinel Spine earned FDA approval for three more Prodisc total disc replacement devices.

Six-month data for Nexxt Spine's Matrixx 3D-printed titanium interbody implant showed strong results compared to poly-ether-ether-ketone devices.

Aurora Spine received FDA clearance for its Zip minimally invasive spine implants.

Medical technology company Implanet has seen its revenue rise in the second quarter. 

Privately held medical technology company Accelus has received a $12 million series D investment from Concord Innovation Fund II to accelerate its work on minimally invasive spinal surgery research. 

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield will cover ZimVie's Tether device to treat pediatric scoliosis. 

A former employee and contractor of Medtronic's Costa Rica business have been charged with conspiring to defraud the company in a $1 million scheme, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Zimmer Biomet has honed its position in spine and orthopedics in the first half of 2022.