The United States District Court of the Southern District of California in San Diego has awarded Medtronic $101.2 million in damages as a result of the patent dispute between Medtronic and NuVasive, according to a Medtronic news release.
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After an 18 month study, Eli Lilly's Forteo spinal injection has been shown to significantly increase bone strength in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, according to an Eli Lilly news release.
Shoulder Innovations has filed a patent infringement suit against Ascension Orthopedics, claiming the company has infringed on its patent regarding shoulder replacement technology for arthritic patients, according to a Shoulder Innovations news release.
Hanger Orthopedic Group has named Kenneth W. Wilson president and COO of its orthotic and prosthetic distribution business unit, Southern Prosthetic Supply, according to a Hanger Orthopedic Group news release.
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Wright Medical Group has named Robert J. Palmisano president and CEO, according to a Wright Medical Group news release.
Symmetry Medical, a Warsaw, Ind.-based orthopedic device company, has launched the ElbowLOC Arm Positioning System through its wholly owned subsidiary Specialty Surgical Instrumentation, according to a Symmetry Medical news release.
The Food and Drug Administration granted 510(k) clearance to 19 spine-related devices in August, according to an FDA report.
MAKO Surgical, a Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.-based robotic device company, recently released the MAKOplasty Total Hip Arthroplasty system, according to a MAKO Surgical news release.
Zimmer Holdings has received additional FDA clearance for its proprietary Universal Clamp Spinal Fixation System, according to a Zimmer news release.