Spinal Tech

Spine device company MiRus received FDA 510(k) clearance for its IO expandable lumbar interbody, the company announced Aug. 31.

Smith+Nephew launched two technologies for total shoulder and ankle replacements, according to an Aug. 31 news release.

Since joining Bioventus as CEO in April 2020, Ken Reali has overseen two $500 million acquisitions.

DJO introduced a new dual mobility hip system, according to an Aug. 31 news release.

Shoulder Innovations moved its headquarters within Michigan, the company announced Aug. 31.

The FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health on Aug. 30 issued draft guidance on the performance criteria and testing methodologies devicemakers can use to support 510(k) submissions for facet screw systems.

Global medical technology company Smith+Nephew's OXINIUM technology has shown strong performance measures in hip and knee arthroplasties.

Zimmer Biomet and medical data company Canary Medical received FDA approval to market the tibial extension for Persona IQ, the first smart implant for total knee replacement, according to an Aug. 30 news release.

The value of the minimally invasive spinal market decreased in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but three companies still control the lion's share of the market, according to iData Research, a global consulting and market research firm.

Durham, N.C.-based medtech company Bioventus is investing in minimally invasive technologies by Trice Medical, a company focused on sports medicine and orthopedic surgery devices, Bioventus said Aug. 25.