Johnson & Johnson reported a 4.5 percent decrease in orthopedic sales in the third quarter, but global sales saw a slight increase, according to financial results posted Oct. 19.
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From a sacroiliac joint compression device to a surgical platform, here are five spine and orthopedic product launches that have caught the attention of readers in 2021:
Patent infringement disputes are rife within the medtech industry this year. Here are eight cases involving spine and orthopedic companies that Becker's has reported on:
Spine devicemaker Globus Medical is suing Life Spine for allegations of patent infringement.
NuVasive launched its Cohere TLIF-O implant for posterior spine surgery, according to an Oct. 14 news release.
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From Medtronic's rebrand and report to a new FDA-approved spine system, here are six updates from spine and orthopedic device companies in the last week.
Life Spine's ProLift micro expandable spacer system for spine surgery was cleared by the FDA, according to an Oct. 12 news release.
SeaSpine released the NorthStar OCT posterior cervical fixation system in a commercial launch, according to an Oct. 11 news release.
West Chester, Pa.-based orthopedic device company Centinel Spine won its second consecutive Orthopedics This Week Spine Technology Award, the company said Oct. 12.
Medtronic has invested nearly $70 million on healthcare training and executed health equity strategies, according to its fiscal year 2021 Integrated Performance Report: Engineering Impact. The report, released Oct. 12, highlights the company's efforts toward environmental, social and governance.