Spinal Tech

Zimmer has announced the availability of its CLS Brevius Hip Stem with Kinectiv Technology in the United States, according to a Zimmer news release.

Clemson University opened a bioengineering lab at the Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center's Patewood campus, according to a university news release.

LDR, an Austin, Texas-based medical device company, recently moved its headquarters to a new larger office facility to increase its presence in the Austin area, according to an LDR news release.

Symmetry Medical, a Warsaw, Ind.-based medical device company, has acquired the surgical implants business of Codman & Shurtleff, a Johnson & Johnson company, according to a Symmetry news release.

Small Bone Innovations has secured a $43 million credit facility to help further accelerate sales of its flagship STAR total ankle replacement technology, according to a company news release.

The use of biophosphonates among patients undergoing total hip or knee arthroplasty can improve implant survival over time, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal.

Exactech, a Gainesville, Fla.-based orthopedic device company, recently announced the full market launch of its Gibralt spinal system, according to an Exactech news release.

Here are 13 orthopedic and spine device company facility and personnel cuts and expansions in 2011.

X-spine has received FDA clearance for its AXLE-PEEK Interspinous Fusion System for the treatment of degenerative disc disease, according to a company news release.

DePuy Spine has launched the EXPEDIUM Neuromuscular System to address spinal and pelvic deformity in patients with neuromuscular scoliosis, according to a DePuy news release.