Spinal Tech

Since the beginning of the year, 158 spine-related devices have been granted FDA 510(k) clearance:

Orthopedic surgeon John DeVine, MD, of Augusta (Ga.) University Medical Center performed the first procedure with Spinal Elements' Sapphire X Anterior Cervical Fixation System, according to a Dec. 11 press release.

NuVasive provided an update on a field safety notice that recalled its Magec System Model X spinal rods in February.

From a new Zimmer Biomet partnership with a leading orthopedic institution to a former U.S. Army surgeon joining Johnson & Johnson's board of directors, here are the latest device company notes:

A survey from ExplORer Surgical examined the role of digital tools and medical devices in healthcare, according to a Dec. 7 press release.

Life Spine has completed multiple surgeries with its 8mm Prolift Expandable System, according to a Dec. 8 press release.

Zimmer Biomet and New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery have partnered to deploy a remote care management platform for the Apple Watch, according to a Dec. 9 press release.

The FDA has awarded Carlsmed's aprevo device its breakthrough device designation, which will expedite the time it takes to reach clinical trials.

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

Aspen Surgical has acquired Protek Medical Products, a device company developing guidance tools for instruments used in imaging procedures, among other products.