Spinal Tech

Orthofix has promoted Robert S. Vaters to COO, according to a company news release.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration unveiled its plan for revamping the review path for medical devices, including 25 actions to implement during 2011, according to an FDA news release.

Ascension Orthopaedics, an Austin, Texas-based orthopedic implant company, recently expanded the MOVEMENT great toe implant system to include a total arthroplasty component, according to a company news release.

Zyga Technology, a Minneapolis-based minimally invasive spine surgical solutions company, received FDA 510(k) clearance for its SImmetry sacroiliac joint fusion system, according to a company news release.

RSB Spine, a Cleveland-based medical device company focused on developing spinal fusion products for degenerative disc disease, announced a 97 percent sales increase in 2010 versus 2009, according to a company news release.

The global orthopedic instrumentation market is expected to exceed $47 billion by 2015, according to a report by Global Industry Analysts.

Leslie H. Cross, president and CEO of DJO, recently announced his plans to retire, according to a company news release.

The U.S. orthopedic extremity market is projected to generate $4.6 billion by 2015, growing at a compound annual growth rate in excess of 10 percent, according to analysis by Millennium Research Group.

Interventional Spine, an Irvine, Calif.-based spine device company, has appointed Stephen T. Colaiezzi to the position of senior vice president, strategic marketing, according to a company news release.

Smith & Nephew has officially denied having discussions on the sale of the company, according to a report from The New York Times.