Spinal Tech

From leadership moves to technology debuts, here are five key updates from spine and orthopedic device companies in the last week:

ChoiceSpine's Triton sacroiliac joint fixation system received FDA approval, according to an Oct. 5 news release. 

Healthcare services company Vizient has awarded Carlsbad, Calif.-based SeaSpine Holdings an innovative technology contract for its 7D Flash Navigation System, SeaSpine said Oct. 4.

Amber Implants' VCFix spinal system for treating vertebral fractures received a breakthrough device designation from the FDA, according to an Oct. 5 news release.

Medical device company MicroPort Orthopedics appointed orthopedic surgeon C. Lowry Barnes, MD, as medical director, according to an Oct. 5 news release.

Two landmark deals from Bioventus and three more acquisitions announced or closed in the third quarter:

Carlsmed's newly launched patient-specific spine implant, Aprevo, has been granted the New Technology Add-On Payment by CMS.

Jeff Cambra, a medtech executive who spent 12 years at Medtronic and most recently worked for Zimmer Biomet, has been appointed CEO of SpinaFX Medical, a Toronto-based minimally invasive image-guided therapy startup.

Alphatec launched the InVictus OsseoScrew expandable spinal fixation system, according to a Sept. 29 news release.

Medtronic has announced three new additions to its minimally invasive spine surgery offerings.