Spinal Tech

Twelve healthcare companies were named in Forbes' "America's best large employers" list for 2021, including three orthopedic device manufacturers:

Medical device companies have taken several actions to improve racial and gender equity within their workforce and beyond.

Devicemaker Conformis announced Feb. 11 a public offering of common stock.

Centinel Spine's Stalif M Flx was named as a top anterior lumbar interbody fusion 3D-printed cage by SpineMarketGroup.

From more details on Zimmer Biomet's plan to spin off its spine business to NuVasive bolstering its surgeon education program, here are the latest device company notes:

The CEOs of Zimmer Biomet, Johnson & Johnson and Stryker recently delivered 2020 financial reports and gave projections for how the industry will perform in 2021:

Orthopedic implant manufacturer Orthofix on Feb. 11 launched its Fitbone limb-lengthening and deformity correction system in the U.S. and Europe.

Orthopedic device companies were hit by elective surgery delays and cancellations amid the pandemic in 2020.

Innovation in spine dipped during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, but many device companies are well-positioned for economic recovery as elective surgery volumes are projected to reach more normalized levels by the end of the year.

Here's how Medtronic, Stryker and Johnson & Johnson's shares have fluctuated over the last five days.