NuVasive's Attrax Putty has been cleared by the FDA for use in interbody fusions of the thoracolumbar spine, NuVasive said Jan. 5.
Spinal Tech
Abbott's Proclaim XR spinal cord stimulation system was approved by the FDA for expanded MRI compatibility.
RTI Surgical is splitting its company into independent entities focused on surgical implants and biologics.
In 2021, Medtronic spent time strengthening its spine business and identified areas to grow technology.
From an augmented reality robot to a "smart" orthopedic implant, here are four notable launches from the last three years:
Advertisement
Zimmer Biomet's business saw strong performances in 2021 with revenue increases. The company also made moves to grow in the spine and orthopedic spaces.
Spine and orthopedic medtech companies jumped on multiple deals in 2021 to strengthen their portfolios and expand their scopes.
From spinoffs to leadership moves, here's the spine and orthopedic medtech news that caught the eyes of Becker's Spine Review readers this year:
OrthoPediatrics' subsidiary, Telos Partners, has hired Scott Day as senior vice president and general manager.
Johnson and Johnson has asked a federal court to order two surgeons to pay $2.4 million after they were sanctioned for misusing confidential records in a whistleblower suit that was dismissed.