Spinal Tech

Synthes reported full year earnings at $966.8 million, a 6.5 percent increase over 2010, according to a company news release.

Analysts are predicting the orthopedic device market will experience low growth over the next few years, according to a Mass Device report.

After former CEO Stephen MacMillan resigned last week, Stryker announced the interim chief executive will receive a $750,000 annual salary, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

DJO Global reported $284.2 million during the fourth quarter of 2011, a 13.7 percent increase compared to the same period in 2010, according to a company news release.

DePuy Orthopaedics has received premarket supplemental approval for the use of TRUMATCH Personalized Solutions with its SIGMA RP Knee System, according to a company news release.

Zimmer and ISTO Technologies have announced a Phase III clinical study to evaluate DeNovo ET Engineered Tissue Graft, an engineered cartilage implant for repairing cartilage defects in the knee, according to a company news release.

SI-BONE, has received a patent for broad method claims related to the iFuse Implant System, according to a company news release.

Titan Spine recently acquired two patents related to surface modification techniques for its products, according to a company news release.

Amedica has launched an extension of its Valeo product line, the Valeo VBR, for increased fusion potential in corpectomy procedures, according to a company news release.

The Food and Drug Administration granted 19 spine-related device clearances in January, according to an FDA report.