The FDA approved Ignite Orthopedics' radial head arthroplasty system, marking the company's first 510(k) clearance.
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Smith & Nephew closed its acquisition of Brainlab, boosting its orthopedic joint replacement business.
The FDA wants to reclassify surgical staplers as class 2 medical devices rather than class 1, a decision that would subject them to additional controls, Medscape reports.
Misonix, a developer of minimally invasive therapeutic ultrasonic devices, received 510(k) FDA clearance for Nexus, its new integrated ultrasonic surgical platform.
Minimally invasive medical device manufacturer Ozop Surgical released significant test results from its adjustable ALIF interbody spinal implant.
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After uncovering that former executives had spied on employees to discredit whistleblowers, MiMedx Group announced several changes to its board, including the appointment of new CEO Tim Wright, MarketWatch reports.
Aurora Spine posted its strongest quarter to date, recording first-quarter revenues of $2.73 million.
Globus Medical launched Aerial, its minimally invasive interspinous fixation system with interlocking plates for spinal fusions.
The former orthopedic surgeon who blew the whistle on Biomet's kickback scheme in Brazil received in excess of $4.5 million for his role in the case, according to the Wall Street Journal.
CMS approved Merit-based Incentive Payment System reporting data for a neurosurgical practice submitted through NuVasive's SpineTRACK registry.