Spinal Tech

Sanuwave Health, an Alpharetta, Ga.-based medical device company, recently reported a 42 percent decrease in revenues for the third quarter of 2011 compared with the third quarter of 2010, according to a Sanuwave news release (pdf).

Stemedica Cell Technologies, a company focused on allogenic stem cell manufacturing, recently announced that its technology has been successful in treating spinal cord injury in rodent models, according to a Stemedica news release.

Zimmer Holdings announced today in a news release that it has acquired Memphis-based ExtraOrtho, which includes its external fixation line XtraFix External Fixation System.

Stryker plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately 5 percent among other restructuring activities to reduce annual pre-tax operating costs, according to a Stryker news release.

Mako Surgical reported third quarter revenue of $20 million, a 67 percent increase over the third period of 2010, according to a Mako Surgical news release.

Wright Medical Group reported net sales of $118.2 million during the third quarter of 2011, a 3 percent decrease from the third quarter of 2010, according to a Wright Medical Group news release.

ChartLogic, a provider of electronic health records, has announced Kleinert Kutz Hand Care Center of Kentucky has selected its ChartLogic EHR Suite, according to a ChartLogic news release.

Tornier, a global medical device company based in Amsterdam, recently reported third quarter sales of $57.6 million, a 16 percent increase over the third quarter of 2010, according to a Tornier news release.

Here is a list of 30 spine devices recently launched, released or introduced to the market. Many of the devices were introduced or on display at the North American Spine Society annual meeting in November or at other professional meetings…

Alphatec Spine reported $47.6 million in third quarter revenue, a 6.2 percent increase over the same period last year, according to an Alphatec Spine news release.