Spinal Tech

Alphatec recently launched its porous titanium line of IdentiTi implants for lateral interbody fusion procedures.

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery performed its first patient cases with the hipEOS 3.0 surgical planning system.

Nico launched its latest FDA-cleared device, the Nico Myriad Novus, to enhance visualization in minimally invasive neurosurgery procedures.

Stryker completed its acquisition of Mobius Imaging and sister company Cardan Robotics for $500 million Oct. 21.

Smith-Nephew CEO Namal Nawana will depart the company over the next few months as part of a "mutual decision" to pursue other opportunities, according to a statement from the company.

Synaptive Medical signed a co-marketing collaboration with Stryker's advanced guidance technologies business to expand access to its Modus V device.

Medical imaging and cybersecurity company Sectra is using 3D templates from DePuy Synthes to expand its preoperative orthopedic planning system for trauma cases, reports ITN Online.

CarboFix will launch CarboClear, its new carbon fiber vertebral body replacement system, at the Congress of Neurological Surgeons event in San Francisco from Oct. 21 to 23.

Xtant Medical launched two cervical interbody spacers and one PEEK implant last month.

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