The FDA provides "breakthrough device" designation to products that are deemed effective to treat certain diseases and conditions. The designation speeds up the development, assessment and review for products.
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Zimmer Biomet's spine spinoff, NewCo, is expected to begin operations in mid-2022, with former Medtronic executive Vafa Jamali appointed CEO of the new independent company.
From a multimillion-dollar acquisition to advances in several innovations, here are five notes on SeaSpine so far in 2021:
The FDA has provided clearance for SeaSpine's 7D percutaneous spine module for minimally invasive surgery.
Conformis has entered into a settlement with Stryker to resolve a patent dispute against Wright Medical, which Stryker acquired for $4 billion in November.
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Spine device company Camber Spine named Greg Reiswig as vice president of sales in the Western U.S., according to a July 7 news release.
A merger to accelerate robotic surgery, and four more updates from spine and orthopedic device companies in the last week:
Augmedics, the company behind the Xvision augmented reality spine surgery system, named two leaders to its board of directors.
Smith+Nephew launched its Fast-Fix Flex meniscus repair system, according to a July 7 news release.
Three spine and orthopedic products were recalled since 2020, including a spinal allograft and scoliosis system.