Spinal Tech

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

The FDA cleared 14 spine-related devices in November.

Augmedics received FDA clearance for the xvision Spine System, which it launched in the U.S. on Dec. 23.

Here are 29 spine and orthopedic device company acquisitions in 2019.

Medtronic's spine division had a big 2019 with several device launches, clinical trials, acquisitions and significant financial returns. 

DePuy Synthes entered into a co-development and commercialization agreement with Israel-based Zebra to incorporate artificial intelligence into orthopedics.

The FDA granted OrthoGrid Systems 510(k) clearance Dec. 18 for its PhantomMSK Trauma system used for alignment in orthopedic surgery.

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

Parvizi Surgical Innovation acquired a minority share of hip replacement surgical device company Navbit Holdings.

Jeffrey Carlson, MD, successfully implanted an M6-C artificial cervical disc in a 53-year-old patient at Bon Secours/Mercy Health Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, Va., Nov. 20.