Spinal Tech

A study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine supports the effectiveness of NuVasive's Simplify cervical artificial disc at two levels compared to spinal fusion.

A spine company's $30 million investment and six more updates from spine and orthopedic device companies in the last week:

Robert Palmisano, who led Wright Medical, was added to Saluda Medical's board of directors.

AxioMed is progressing toward FDA approval for its viscoelastic for lumbar and cervical disc replacement, the devicemaker said April 19.

Johnson & Johnson saw first-quarter revenue rise 5 percent, with growth in its orthopedics sales.

SI-Bone's iFuse Bedrock Granite spine implant received a CMS new technology add-on payment.

Carlsmed raised $30 million in series B funding to ramp up commercialization of its personalized spine implants, the devicemaker said April 19.

The FDA granted several spine-related device approvals last month.

Accelus, a minimally invasive spine device company, and CHP Merger Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, have terminated a previously agreed-upon merger of the companies because of market conditions.

SeaSpine's newest product launch and four more updates in spine and orthopedic medtech in the last week: