CMS and insurers are recognizing spine and orthopedic technologies by creating CPT codes and coverage policies. These actions pave the way for patient access to those devices.
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Spineway acquired France-based Spine Innovations, a company specializing in cervical and lumbar disc prostheses.
New data on an augmented reality surgical system and four more updates from spine medtech companies in the last week:
Surgalign relaunched a new generation of its CervAlign anterior cervical plate for anterior cervical discectomy and fusions.
Nexus Spine launched the Stable-C cervical interbody system for spinal fusions.
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Pierce Nunley, MD, of Specialists Hospital of Shreveport (La.), completed the first two commercial cases with Spinal Elements' Karma MIS system.
Two-year data of Saluda Medical's Evoke spinal cord stimulation system showed strong clinical results.
Onkos Surgical has received 510(k) FDA clearance for its My3D pelvic reconstruction system, which includes 3D implants, instruments and models that can be used to treat pelvic issues more effectively, the 3D Printing Media Network reported July 17.
Novarad's augmented reality surgical guidance system, VisAR, showed strong results in a new study.
PRIA Healthcare has partnered with Surgalign Holdings to expand access to Surgalign spine devices.