Spinal Tech

Five updates from Stryker since mid-September:

The COVID-19 pandemic challenged patient care in many ways and has led to innovation in many areas, including patient positioning.

The FDA granted a de novo approval to Miach Orthopaedics' Bridge-enhanced ACL Repair Implant, the company announced Dec. 17.

Spine device company Alphatec on Dec. 17 entered into a renewed agreement to acquire EOS imaging in a $116.9 million all-cash transaction.

From an expansion of Medtronic's spine robot to two acquisitions in the spine device industry, here is the latest industry news:

Switzerland-based icotec ag and Italy-based G-21 partnered to distribute a bone cement in conjunction with a pedicle screw system in the U.S., according to a Dec. 16 news release.

San Diego-based Carlsmed closed a $10 million Series A financing to commercialize the aprevo family of spine deformity correction devices, according to a Dec. 16 news release.

Spinal Elements acquired certain assets from Benvenue Medical, which develops minimally invasive lumbar fusion implants.

Integra LifeSciences on Dec. 16 entered into a definitive agreement to acquire regenerative medicine company ACell.

Medtronic received FDA clearance for the use of navigated interbody and Midas Rex high-speed drills with the Mazor Robotic Guidance System, according to a Dec. 16 news release.