Spinal Tech

The first 3D-printed anterior cervical plate was cleared by the FDA and launched.

Stimwave Technologies, a developer of neurostimulation solutions for chronic pain relief, recently appointed Chris Valois as its first chief marketing and strategy officer.

Medical device company Incite Innovations has acquired spinal implant company NeuroStructures, OrthoSpineNews reported Jan. 7. 

Medtronic will acquire Affera, a company that focuses on cardiac mapping and navigation.

Medtronic on Jan. 6 issued a Class I recall of the company's Synergy Cranial and StealthStation S7 Cranial software.

VySpine has been given FDA 510(k) clearance for its posterior cervical thoracic system, the medical device company said Jan. 6. 

SpineGuard and WishBone Medical signed a distribution agreement to broaden technology for surgeons performing spine surgery on pediatric patients.

Orthopedic devicemaker Conformis is launching an Image-to-Implant program that allows patients to pay extra for a personalized total knee device.

In 2021, Stryker continued to grow in orthopedics through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, the company hit the ground running with a multibillion-dollar deal.

From executive leadership to board appointments, here are seven spine and orthopedic device companies that have added talent since Dec. 7.