Spinal Tech

TranS1, a medical device company, has announced fourth quarter revenues of $5.9 million, representing a 6 percent decrease over 4Q revenues in 2009, according to a company news release.

Integra LifeSciences has reported total fourth quarter revenues of $194.1 million, reflecting a 6 percent increase over the fourth quarter of 2009, according to a company news release.

NuVasive, a medical device company focused on developing minimally disruptive surgical products and procedures for the spine, has reported fourth quarter 2010 revenue of $129.3 million, representing a 20.9 percent increase over the $106.9 million for the fourth quarter 2009,…

While a study shows 3.1 percent of patients develop squeaking sounds from ceramic-on-ceramic hip replacements, Craig Della Valle, MD, a hip and knee surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics in Chicago, said the implants aren't harmful to patients, according to a practice…

LDR, a spine medical device company, has reported a 77 percent growth in U.S. sales and 45 percent growth in overall global sales for 2010 over the prior year, according to a company news release.

Alphatec Spine, a medical device company specializing in spine products, has announced its consolidated revenues for the fourth quarter 2010 were $46 million, an increase of 38.4 percent from the $33.3 million reported for 4Q 2009, according to a company…

Here are 30 orthopedic and spine devices to know. Many of them were recently launched or approved by the FDA. The devices are listed in alphabetical order. This list is not an endorsement of these devices.

Symmetry Medical, a provider of implants, has reported revenue for the fourth quarter 2010 was $96 million, up 25.6 percent compared to $76.4 million in the same period last year, according to a company news release.

DJO Global, previously DJO, a provider of medical device solutions, has changed its name in recognition of the integration of the operational and commercial activities of its global businesses, according to a news release.

Gary E. Friedlaender, MD, has served in numerous leadership positions at Yale University, including chair of the department of orthopedics and rehabilitation, and currently serves as the director of the sarcoma service at the Yale Cancer Center. He has also…