Spinal Tech

Here are 10 spine device company executive moves.

Misonix, a surgical device company, has entered into a new, three-year, exclusive distribution agreement with SIAD Healthcare in Milano, Italy.

VG Innovations, a company focused on spinal fixation device design and development, has named John Kippenberger as vice president of sales.

The Federal Trade Commission has approved Johnson & Johnson's $21.3 billion acquisition of Synthes but with one stipulation, according to a Washington Post report.

Mazor Robotics, a developer of surgical robots and complementary products, has globally launched its C-Onsite Spinal Implant Verification Software, according to a MedGadget report.

The Premier healthcare alliance announced new agreements for spinal implants and related products have been awarded to Aesculap Implant Systems of Center Valley, Pa.; Lanx of Broomfield, Colo.; Stryker Spine, a division of Howmedica Osteonics, of Allendale, N.J.; US Arthroplasty…

Orthopedic medical device manufacturer Orthofix, based in Dallas, has agreed to a $34 million settlement to resolve alleged False Claims Act violations.  

SurgLine has signed an agreement that will allow it to offer its low-cost surgical implants products to Castlegate Holdings, which will provide the products to rural hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers and orthopedic and neurosurgical groups in California.

Spinal Elements, a spine technology company, announced plans to launch its Lucent Ti-Bond line of PEEK interbody implants with a plasma-sprayed titanium porous coating this August.

Symmetry Medical, a manufacturer of medical device solutions, including surgical instruments, orthopedic implants and sterilization cases and trays, announced its subsidiary, Symmetry Surgical, has completed an agreement with Japan Surgical Specialty to distribute its leading medical device brands in Japan.