Spinal Tech

Spineology, a St. Paul, Minn.-based spine device company, announced the launch of its SOAR Retractor System, according to a Spineology news release.

The FDA and CMS have launched a pilot program in which the agencies will conduct parallel and concurrent reviews of medical devices for FDA approval and Medicare coverage, according to an FDA release.

Romano Ferrari, former president of Medtronic AVE Europe, has been appointed chairman of Ascendx Spine, according to an Ascendx Spine news release.

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The National Joint Registry of England and Wales recently released its 2011 annual report, detaining the clinical success of select DePuy Orthopaedics hip and knee replacement products, according to a DePuy news release.

Alphatec Spine has resolved the warning letter sent by the Food and Drug Administration, according to an Alphatec Spine news release.

Israel-based medical device company Expanding Orthopedics has launched a post-market prospective study in Europe to assess the usability of its XPED Expanding Pedicle Screw System for spinal fusion, according to an Expanding Orthopedics news release.

Biomet reported a 4 percent increase in net sales during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2012 to $664.6 million, according to a Biomet news release.

Orthofix has promoted former Bryan McMillan to president of the Spine Global Business Unit, according to an Orthofix news release.

K2M has announced two new cervical spine products, which will debut this week at the Congress of Neurological Surgeons in Washington, DC, according to a K2M news release.