Vuzix, a company that supplies smart glasses, will support Medacta's augmented reality surgical platform.
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SeaSpine's WaveForm L 3D-printed interbody system was released in a limited commercial launch.
From two companies' acquisitions to a new interbody system's debut, here are six key updates from spine and device companies in the last week:
Spine device company Surgalign Holdings entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with Inteneural Networks, a developer of artificial intelligence-based applications focused on autonomous analytics of central nervous system imaging.
Spinal Elements shared results of a two-year study with the Luna XD multiexpandable implant system June 8.
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Intelligent Implants' remote orthopedics platform received breakthrough designation by the FDA for use in lumbar spinal fusion patients.
DJO will acquire Switzerland-based medical technology company Mathys AG Bettlach, which focuses on joint replacements, synthetic bone grafts and sports medicine.
Two prominent spine surgeon-inventors recently filed lawsuits against spinal implant manufacturers, alleging that the medtech companies sell products that infringe upon their patents:
Several big-money deals closed in the orthopedic device market in the first quarter and second quarters. Here are nine acquisitions since January that include Stryker, NuVasive, SeaSpine and more:
Zimmer Biomet named two executive leaders, the company said June 7.