Spinal Tech

Alphatec Spine has announced a realignment of leadership roles within the company.

Johnson & Johnson executives discussed the significant failures for metal-on-metal hip implants in August 2009, well before the company announced a recall in 2010, according to a New York Times report.

Orthofix recently announced the hiring of Brad V. Niemann as the senior vice president of commercial operations for the company's global spine business.

MiMedx Group recently announced full year revenue for 2011 of $7.8 million, a 10-fold increase over the same period last year.

Johnson & Johnson announced CEO Bill Weldon will relinquish his role as CEO and Alex Gorsky will take his place.

Here are 10 leaders recently joining or leaving orthopedic device companies.

Orchid Holdings recently announced the acquisition Sandvik Medical Solutions, a medical implants and instruments maker for orthopedic and dental implants.

Ascendx Spine has announced the election of Magnus Persson, MD, PhD to its board of directors.

Symmetry Medical recently announced fourth quarter revenue of $84.5 million, a 12 percent decrease over the same period last year.

Osseoflex Therapeutics and Aesculap AG have announced an international distribution agreement.