Spinal Tech

Simionix, a company that provides medical education and simulation training, has purchased ARTHRO VR, a virtual reality arthroscopic training simulator, from Spain-based GMV, according to a company news release.

Eisertech, a San Diego-based online spine device company, launched its first product — the Eisertech Cervical Cage, according to a company news release.

DJO Global has reported $284.1 million in fourth quarter net sales, a 13.7 percent growth over the same period last year, according to a company news release.

Stryker announced a net sales growth of 11 percent for the fourth quarter of 2011, bringing total net sales to $2.2 billion, according to a company news release.

Life Spine, a Hoffman Estates, Ill.-based spine device company, has announced a 29 percent increase in revenue for 2011, according to a company news release.

Choice Spine, a Knoxville, Tenn.-based spine device company, has launched its new Starfire Pedicle Screw System, according to a company news release.

Johnson & Johnson reported that litigation associated with the DePuy ASR Hip recall and acquisition of Synthes had a big impact on fourth quarter and full-year 2011 financial reports, according to a Johnson & Johnson news release.

Medtronic received FDA clearance for the Aquamantys SBS 5.0 Sheathed Bipolar Sealer, according to a company news release.

Suspension Orthopaedic Solutions, an Arnold, Md.-based orthopedic device company, has received FDA clearance for two new clavicle fracture products, according to a company news release.

Here are 18 orthopedic device company partnerships and acquisitions over the past six months.