Orthofix reported second quarter net sales of $143.6 million, which was only slightly higher than last year's second quarter net sales of $142.8 million, according to a company news release..
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Wright Medical Group reported $132.5 million in net sales during the second quarter of 2011, a 4 percent increase over the same period last year, according to a company news release.
Zimmer Holdings reported second quarter net sales of $1.1 billion, representing a 7.5 percent increase over the same period last year, according to a company news release.
Histogenics' NeoCart Autologous Cartilage Tissue Implant may be a better treatment than microfracture for cartilage repair, according to a company news release.
Orthopedic device maker Synthes has sued spine device company Globus Medical, alleging three patent infringements, according to a Bloomberg report.
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Alphatec Holdings has commented on a Food and Drug Administration letter sent to Parcell Laboratories regarding Alphatec Spine's PureGen Osteoprogenitor Cell Allograft, according to a company news release.
NuVasive, a minimally invasive spine surgery products manufacturer, reported second quarter revenue of $133 million, representing an 11.2 percent increase over the second quarter of 2010, according to a company news release.
Joseph DeVivo, president of Smith & Nephew's Orthopedics division, announced he will be leaving the company after internal reorganization began earlier this month, according to a report from the Memphis Flyer.
MiMedx Group, a Marietta, Ga.-based manufacturer of biomaterials and bioimplants, reported $1.9 million in revenue for the second quarter of 2011, which is a six-fold increase over the second quarter of 2010, according to a company news release.
Six orthopedic and spine surgeons and industry members discuss the current state of surgeon relationships with device companies and what might be in store for the future.