Spinal Tech

MAKO Surgical Corp., a medical device company that markets the RIO robotic arm interactive orthopedic surgical platform and proprietary RESTORIS implants for minimally invasive orthopedic knee procedures known as MAKOplasty, reported $8.9 million in revenue for the quarter ending Dec.…

Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics has introduced the TRIGEN SURESHOT Distal Targeting System, a small, portable device that can eliminate a significant amount of radiation exposure for orthopedic surgeons during intramedullary nail procedures, according to a Smith & Nephew release.

Stryker Orthopaedics has released the ADM X3 Mobile Bearing Acetabular System, a next-generation technology for hip replacement surgery designed to minimize the risks associated with total hip replacement surgery, according to a Stryker news release.

Smith & Nephew's Endoscopy Division has launched the DYONICS RF System, which incorporates a compact generator with a family of probes for aggressively removing defects and smoothing soft tissue during arthroscopic surgery, according to a Smith & Nephew news release.

Ascension Orthopedics, a leader in orthopedic extremity implants, has announced the launch of the MOVEMENT Hemi Great Toe Implant System, which is intended to maintain motion for patients with painful arthritic great toe joints, according to an Ascension news release.

Stryker Orthopaedics has released its Rejuvenate Modular Primary Hip System, which is designed to help recreate the anatomy and hip biomechanics of individual patients, according to a Stryker news release.

Zimmer Holdings has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2009, according to a Zimmer news release.

Stryker Corp. reported net earnings growth of 10.2 percent from $278 million to $306 million and adjusted net earnings growth of 10.3 percent from $299 million to $330 million for the quarter ended Dec. 31, according to a Stryker Corp.…

Stryker Corp. reported that its sales were $1.834 billion for the fourth quarter of 2009, representing a 6.8 percent increase over net sales of $1.718 billion for the fourth quarter of 2008, and were $6.723 billion for the year ended…

The FDA issued 36 orthopedic- and spine-related 510(k) clearances in December, according to a report by the FDA.