Spinal Tech

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has released a technology overview on metal-on-metal hip implants, according to a report in AAOS Now.

The Food and Drug Administration granted 56 orthopedic- and spine-related device clearances in December, according to an FDA report.

Vexim, a Toulouse, France-based medical device company focused on treatment of vertebral compression fractures, has appointed a new CEO, according to a company news release.

MAKO Surgical reported selling 18 RIO systems worldwide during the fourth quarter of 2011, according to a company news release.

The FDA has cleared the PICO system from Smith & Nephew, according to a Smith & Nephew news release.

Hagerstown, Md.-based Action Products has revealed its updated line of replacement table pads and stretchers, which have been clinically-engineered for infection control benefits for pressure management, according to an Action Products news release.

China Kanghui has received FDA 510(k) approval for the Helicon Hip System and Milestone Knee System, according to a company news release.

Globus Medical has appointed Richard A. Baron senior vice president and CFO, according to a Globus news release.

A new Millennium Research Group report shows the United States market for orthopedic biomaterials will grow approximately 7 percent over the next four years to reach $4 billion, according to a MRG news release.

Wayne, N.J.-based medical device company Cascade Medical Enterprises has sold its technology for platelet-rich plasma and platelet-rich fibrin matrix to Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, according to a Cascade Medical news release.