Spinal Tech

Carticept Medical, an Atlanta-based medical device company, has received FDA clearance for marketing its Navigator Delivery System in the United States, according to a Carticept Medical news release.

Integra LifeSciences has introduced its NewPort Minimally Invasive Spinal System to the market and announced a limited release of the Integra Steerable Intervertebral Body Fusion Device, according to an Integra LifeSciences news release.

Stryker has completed its acquisition of medical device company Concentric medical, according to a Stryker news release.

FBC Device ApS, a Denmark-based medical device company, has received its first United States patent to cover a series of two-piece implants that are designed for natural spinal alignment, according to a FBC Device ApS news release.

Barbara M. Henagan recently joined the Board of Directors at SANUWAVE Health, a company focused on biological devices in regenerative medicine, according to a SANUWAVE news release.

Zimmer Holdings has partnered with National Senior Games Association to launch the 2011 Zimmer Winter National Senior Games, according to a Zimmer news release.

Spine Pain Management, a medical management and financial company, has recently appointed John Bergeron, CPA, former director and chairman of the audit committee, as new company CFO, according to a Spine Pain Management news release.

Andrew Holman, executive vice president of U.S. commercial operations at DJO Global, is leaving the company and Mike Mogul, current president and CEO, will take on his responsibilities, according to a DJO Global news release.

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