Spinal Tech

Spinal implant manufacturer Life Spine began a clinical trial of its Prolift Lateral Expandable system July 7.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded a patent for Happe Spine's PEEK technology, according to a July 8 report.

Medtronic and Johnson & Johnson's DePuy Synthes lead the spine market and continue to make interesting moves to expand their presence in the field.

Marc Buntaine on July 7 was appointed CEO of Synaptive Medical, a Toronto-based company that develops robotic surgical devices. 

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

Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, Ill., has implemented the Orbeye 4K-3D Microscope for spine and neurosurgery procedures, according to a July 6 Daily Journal report.

Aurora Spine, a Toronto, Canada-based spinal implant manufacturer, appointed Chad Clouse CFO July 2.

The FDA on July 2 granted 510(k) clearance for Spinal Elements' Sapphire X anterior cervical fixation system.

Pacira BioSciences notified DePuy Synthes Sales that its agreement to market and promote Exparel for orthopedic procedures in the U.S. will expire Jan. 2, 2021.

Privately held orthopedic implant company Engage Surgical released a cementless partial knee replacement system July 1, after receiving FDA approval.