Spinal Tech

Eleven spine and orthopedic device companies have appointed new CEOs so far this year:

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.