Spinal Tech

Nexxt Spine implanted its first Nexxt Matrixx SA Cervical Turn-Lock System for the spine, according to a Dec. 3 press release.

From one big money acquisition to a new cervical spine portfolio entering the market, here are 12 key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies from the past week: 

Zimmer Biomet launched a foundation and a partnership with the NAACP, according to a Dec. 1 press release.

The University at Buffalo (N.Y.) partnered with Buffalo-based startup Garwood Medical Devices to evaluate a device for amputee patients, according to a Dec. 2 press release.

Centinel Spine's FLX portfolio of titanium interbody devices has been implanted in more than 3,500 patients, the company announced Dec. 3. 

Orthopedic implant manufacturer Exactech on Dec. 2 acquired Muvr Labs, a diagnostic and digital data company that develops wearable motion sensors for joint replacement patients.

MaxView video assistance technology, designed by Viseon, aims to provide an improved education experience for spine surgeon trainers and trainees.  

Augmedics' Xvision Spine system was named one of the best inventions of 2020 by Time magazine in November.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit upheld a ruling on Nov. 30 to dismiss an ex-Stryker Sales employee's allegations that the company illegally fired him for reporting another employee's misconduct.

Medtronic and the Medtronic Foundation pledged an additional $3.8 million to support healthcare workers, charitable organizations and communities in need during the COVID-19 pandemic, the entities announced Nov. 30.