Spinal Tech

Neurosurgeon Antonio Chiocca, MD, PhD, was recently appointed to the scientific advisory board of Immunomic Therapeutics.

Smith & Nephew recently partnered with VirtaMed in an initiative that will offer surgical simulation training for the company's surgical devices, reports Med Gadget.

Orthobiologic company Bioventus signed a nationwide contract with UnitedHealthcare employer and individual commercial plans this week.

Here are two spine and orthopedic company transactions announced in the past month.

DePuy Synthes launched its Attune Cementless Knee system Sept. 9.

Bio2 Technologies raised $4.3 million for Vitrium, its resorbable orthopedic biomaterial for musculoskeletal surgery, reports Mass Device.

Integra LifeSciences announced the acquisition of Rebound Therapeutics Sept. 9, adding the company’s minimally invasive neurosurgery system.

Brent W. Johnston was named president of Milestone Scientific, a developer of computerized drug instruments.

The FDA granted 501K clearance for the Arthrosurface BOSS Toe Fixation System. 

Medtronic announced the succession plan for Chairman and CEO Omar Ishrak in August, and Michael Coyle’s interview during the Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference in Boston gave a brief glimpse into what the company expects from its new leader next year.