Spinal Tech

Here are five spine-focused device company financial reports for 2011.

The Food and Drug Administration published guidance for medical device manufacturers that describes how the benefits and risks of certain medical devices are considered during the pre-market review.

Stryker launched its next generation heavy duty surgical power tools for use during total joint replacement.

Wright Medical Group named James A. Lightman senior vice president, general counsel and secretary.

Benvenue Medical has enrolled more than 250 patients in the Kiva System as a Vertebral Augmentation Treatment safety and effectiveness trial.

Biomet has reached a deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and a consent to final judgment with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission related to a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigation.

Benvenue Medical, a minimally invasive spine technology company, launched the Blazer Vertebral Augmentation System for treating vertebral compression fractures.

Symmetry Medical has announced the launch of 12 new line enhancements to the BOOKWALTER Retractor System.

Ascendx Spine announced the appointment of Eric W. Gilbert as vice president of sales and marketing for its U.S. operations.

German spine device company joimax announces the presentation of new spinal technology at the International Society for the Advancement of Spinal Surgery annual meeting in Barcelona.