Spinal Tech

The investigational arm of Empirical Spine's IDE clinical trial completed enrollment Dec. 4 for its study of the LimiFlex Paraspinous Tension Band.

Orthofix Medical named Kevin Kenny, formerly Medtronic Spine and Biologics' vice president of U.S. sales, its new president of global spine Dec. 5.

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

Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Ethicon debuted its Vistaseal Fibrin Sealant, a product designed to help surgeons manage intraoperative bleeding.

Palo Alto, Calif.-based Stanford University Medical Center is expanding access to neurosurgery treatments by acquiring a second CyberKnife M6 system.

SPR Therapeutics announced the commercial placement of its 1,000th Sprint Peripheral Nerve Stimulation system for pain was completed Dec. 4.

Medtronic and Lumeon entered into a strategic partnership that aims to help healthcare providers in Europe succeed with value-based care.

RTI Surgical Holdings made a pair of appointments to its leadership team, as the company works to redefine its image as a spine and original equipment manufacturer.

Vertos Medical completed the enrollment of its nationwide study of its Mild procedure for lumbar spinal stenosis on Dec. 3.

The first procedures with Smith+Nephew's Journey II Unicompartmental Knee System were reported Dec. 3.