Since 2016, at least 1.1 million device-related injuries and malfunctions have been entered into the FDA's internal reporting system rather than the public-facing Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience database, according to a Kaiser Health News investigation.
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SpineGuard received a patent for its DSG digital surgical guidance technology in France and Japan.
Ryan Dickinson is Camber Spine's new vice president of sales and new business development.
SI-Bone reported an increase in fourth quarter and full-year revenues for 2018.
Alphatec Holdings reported total revenue for the fourth quarter and full year of 2018 dropped compared to 2017, although the company received FDA clearance for 12 products.
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RTI Surgical shareholders approved its acquisition of Paradigm Spine.
Maxx Orthopedics received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Freedom Ultra-Congruent liner, the latest addition to its Freedom Knee System.
The National Capital Consortium for Pediatric Device Innovation is accepting applications for its Make Your Medical Device Pitch for Kids competition.
WishBone Medical will unveil several foot and ankle-focused products at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons conference, March 12-19 in Las Vegas.
Steve Saviuk will lead the Ortho Regenerative Technologies board of directors after being appointed chairman.