Spinal Tech

The Orthopaedic Implant Company is participating in a pilot program to reduce supply costs and insurance premiums for patients.

Eight orthopedic and spine device companies that recently launched or released devices:

Joimax recently won a 2019 Orthopedics this Week Spine Technology Award its integrated navigation tracking and control system, Intracs.

Medtronic plans to cut 100 jobs from its Santa Rosa, Calif., operation, according to a report from The Press Democrat.

Icotec Medical is launching its VaderOne pedicle screw system.

Spinal Elements is launching Katana, a new lateral access system.

OrthoSpin received FDA clearance for its external robotic fixation device for orthopedic procedures.

Biedermann Motech is launching its Moss VRS pedicle screw system.

Viseon recently received FDA clearance and reported the first clinical use of its Voyant System for spine surgery.

The patent dispute between Stryker and KFx Medical took another turn this week when Patent Trial and Appeal Board denied Stryker's challenge to KFx's claims to the patent in question.