Spinal Tech

Stryker recently featured the company's new tissue-preservation hip arthroscopy platform, a comprehensive system of instrumentation and precision devices designed for optimal hip mechanics, at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting, according to a company news release.

The Food and Drug Administration issued 46 orthopedic and spine devices 510(k) clearances in January, according to an FDA report.

Zimmer has introduced two new consulting service programs designed to help physicians and hospitals address emerging challenges in orthopedic care delivery, according to a company news release.

Bacterin, a Belgrade, Mont.-based bone graft developer, has launched the OsteoSponge for use to replace a damaged subchondral bone, according to a company news release.

DePuy Mitek recently launched the HEALIX TRANSTEND implant system for the repair of partially torn rotator cuffs and the VAPR VUET system with COOLPULSE technology, a radiofrequency device, according to a company news release.

Orthofix reported net sales of $143.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2010, a slight decrease from the $144 million reported for the fourth quarter of 2009, according to a company news release.

Synthes reported global revenue of $975.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2010, a 9.4 percent increase over the fourth quarter of 2009, according to a company news release.

Stryker's orthopedic division has announced that Fred Funk, a professional golf player and personality, will serve as the spokesperson for the company while Smith & Nephew recently named tennis player Billie Jean King as spokesperson, according to company news releases.

Kyocera Industrial Ceramics, a medical implant manufacturing company, has opened its new orthopedic design center in Somerset, N.J., according to an AZ Materials report.

ChartLogic, a national provider of EHR systems to physician practices, has announced the launching of an EHR patient portal for use by orthopedic medical groups and available as a standalone module.