Spinal Tech

Smith & Nephew acquired Leaf Healthcare, a patient monitoring system developer focused on pressure injury prevention.

Xtant Medical reported a slight drop in fourth quarter revenue as well as a net loss in 2018.

The FDA issued a final rule cementing posterior cervical screw systems as a class 2 device and will maintain the premarket notification requirement.

In January, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a previous judgment ruling in favor of a spine surgeon that sued Medtronic for patent infringement; now, Medtronic would like the federal appeals court to conduct a full…

Over the past year, the orthopedic and spine device industry has experienced significant consolidation, including 11 acquisitions so far in 2019.

Days after receiving an expanded-FDA clearance, SpineEX began the commercial launch of its Sagittae Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion device.

Little Rock, Ark.-based Bowen-Hefley Orthopedics' William Hefley, MD, completed the first total hip arthroplasty procedure using Exactech's Alteon Cup and XLE Liner.

Two Osiris Therapeutics shareholders brought a class-action lawsuit against Osiris in an attempt to block the company's pending $660 million merger with Smith & Nephew.

Rob Fletcher was named Stryker's vice president and chief legal officer, replacing Mike Hutchinson, who will become an adviser to the CEO. 

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