Spinal Tech

VG Innovations released the VerteLoc v2.5, an implant that incorporates a series of holes for infusion of the allograft implant interface during spine surgery, according to a company news release.

Zyga Technology, a Minneapolis-based spine device company, recently named Jim Bullock president and CEO, according to a company news release.

The United States market for orthopedic large joint reconstructive devices is expected to grow 4.7 percent through 2018, according to a Reporterlink release.

Integra LifeSciences now expects its total fourth quarter revenues for 2011 to be approximately 3 percent lower than originally projected, according to a company news release.

Zimmer has acquired Reno, Nev.-based medical device company Synvasive Technology, according to a Zimmer news release.

Baxter International has appointed former Medtronic executive vice president and group president, international, Jean-Luc Butel as corporate vice president and president, international, according to a company news release.

Biomet has received FDA 510(k) clearance for two new shoulder products, according to a Biomet news release.

DJO Global recently elected Mike S. Zafirovski as non-executive chairman of its board of directors and John R. Murphy as director of the company, according to a DJO Global news release.

Here are 38 Orthopedic and spine device company executives on the move in 2011

Stryker reported 11 percent increase in net sales for the fourth quarter of 2011, according to a Stryker news release.