The FDA on April 7 provided OrthoSensor 510(k) clearance for its alignment technology with Verasense when used with Zimmer Biomet's Persona knee system.
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The FDA cleared 36 orthopedic devices in March.
SeaSpine on April 6 projected first-quarter revenues to decrease 1 percent year over year to between $35.8 million and $36.2 million, but hopes cost savings and its cash position of about $105 million will help maintain operations during the coronavirus…
Stryker developed an Emergency Relief Bed for limited release during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an April 3 announcement.
Medacta reported a sales increase in 2019 and a strong start of the year before the coronavirus pandemic hit.
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.
