Spinal Tech

Here are five executive moves announced in the spine and orthopedic device industry in the past month:

CurvaFix, a developer of implants to repair curved bone fractures, appointed Trevor Moody and Jeffrey Rydin to its board of directors on April 2.

Stimwave Technologies, a device company that develops neurostimulation solutions for chronic pain relief, named Aure Bruneau CEO on April 3.

Device companies could face supply shortages if President Donald Trump activates the Defense Production Act, which would give him authority to force the production of critical medical equipment, the StarTribune reports.

Osseus Fusion Systems cemented agreements with its manufacturing and 3D-printing partners to advance its portfolio of spinal fusion and fixation devices.

Physicians have been told to stop using all products of NuVasive's Magec System, used to treat patients with early onset scoliosis, according to a report from The Irish Times.

Johnson & Johnson invested in OrthoSpin, an Israeli medical technology startup, according to a March 31 announcement.

OrthoPediatrics enhanced its spinal deformity portfolio with the acquisition of ApiFix on April 1.

Here are nine key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies:

Consulting firm OrthoSpine Partners is collaborating with Swift Response to provide first responders with the protection they need while on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.