Orthovita, a Malvern, Pa.-based orthobiologics company, has received FDA 510(k) clearance to market Vitoss BA bimodal bone graft substitute, according to a company news release.
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SpineSmith, an Austin, Texas-based medical device company, has successfully launched the VisuALIF device indicated for intervertebral body fusion of the lumbar spine, according to a company news release.
The C-Flex head positioning system from Allen Medical Systems is a modular system that can be used during all types of spine surgery. The system includes long handles for easier adjustments, cervical flexion and extension, lumbar positioning and lateral positioning.
Wright Medical Group recently reported net sales of $138.3 million during the fourth quarter of 2010, a 6 percent increase over the fourth quarter net sales of 2009, according to a company news release.
Stryker recently received the FDA 510(k) clearance for its MDM X3 Modular Dual Mobility mobile bearing hip system, according to a company news release.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently posted a public health communication about metal-on-metal hip components used during total hip arthroplasty aimed at informing physicians and patients about the concerns associated with the implants, according to the FDA website.
Smith & Nephew reported fourth quarter 2010 revenue at $1.067 billion, an increase of 5 percent over last year, according to a company news release.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed that the Pivot System offered by Globus Medical infringes on two patents owned by Medtronic, according to a Medtronic news release.
Wright Medical Group recently released the EVOLVE elbow plating system designed to treat fractures of the distal humerus and proximal ulna, according to a company news release.
The orthopedic and spine device market is a constantly changing dynamic field and companies at need to stay at the cutting-edge of surgical technique and development to market the most successful products. Expert analysts from Millennium Research Group discuss the…