Spinal Tech

Irvine, Calif.-based Ellipse Technologies has announced the first dynamic adjustment of its MAGEC System, marking the first human use of any medical device operated via remote control that can non-invasively expand or reverse its length to straighten a human spine,…

Mako Surgical has launched the Lateral Unicompartmental Knee Resurfacing Application for its Rio Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System, according to a release from Mako Surgical.

The federal court in New Jersey has upheld Wright Medical Technology's patent on its Advance knee implants in a patent infringement case brought by Stryker's Howmedica Osteonics subsidiary, according to an 8-K filing by Wright Medical.

An analyst for RBC Capital Markets predicted that Stryker will have more business in 2010 due to increased demand for orthopedic surgeries, according to a report by the Seattle Times.

Applied Spine Technologies has been awarded a new patent titled "mounting mechanisms for pedicle screws and related assemblies,” according to a release from the company.

Stryker has initiated a Class 1 recall of 23 Operating Room System II Surgical Navigation Systems, according to a release from Stryker.

Stryker has agreed to buy Ascent Healthcare Solutions, the No. 1 reprocessor of single-use medical devices in the country, according to a release from Stryker.

The FDA issued 44 orthopedic- and spine-related 510(k) clearances in October, according to a report by the FDA.

Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics has been awarded a U.S. Department of Defense technology development contract to develop a fracture putty to enhance healing of battlefield wounds, according to a release from Smith & Nephew.

Medtronic has launched its TSRH 3Dx Spinal System, offering two screws designed to address multiple pathologies, according to release from Medtronic.