Spinal Tech

Life Spine, a medical device company that specializes in manufacturing products for the surgical treatment of spine disorders, plans to launch two new products in 2011, according to a company news release.

Integra LifeSciences has opened a new facility in Medina, Ohio, to accommodate its growing spinal implant business, according to a company news release.

Spine Surgical Innovation (SSI), global marketer and distributor of the Swivel Port System and full line of spine instruments, has announced the launch of the In-Situ Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) 3.2mm and 3.5mm Rod Cutters.

NuOrtho Surgical, a manufacturer of orthopedic surgical instruments, has appointed Gregory Rainey to its board of directors, according to a company news release.

Thompson MIS, the new minimally invasive spine division of Thompson Surgical Instruments, is announcing the market introduction of the BoneBac Press at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Conference in Denver next week, according to a company press release.

Spine Surgical Innovation (SSI), global marketer and distributor of the Swivel Port System and full line of spine instruments, has launched a new company website.

The Food and Drug Administration issued 56 orthopedic- and spine-related 510(k) clearances in March, according to an FDA report.

As Gary D. Henley stepped down as president, CEO and as a director of Wright Medical Group, Chief Technology Officer Frank Bono has been fired for "failing to exhibit appropriate regard for the company's ongoing compliance program," according to a…

Dane A. Miller, co-founder of medical device giant Biomet, will visit Indiana University's Kelley School of Business as a distinguished entrepreneur of the Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Bloomington, according to a university press release.

Gary D. Henley has stepped down as president, CEO and as a director of Wright Medical Group, according to a company news release.