Spinal Tech

Here are 11 key notes from spine and orthopedic device companies:

During the fourth quarter and 2018 full-year earnings call, as transcribed by Seeking Alpha, NuVasive CEO Chris Barry addressed indirect questions about whether Smith & Nephew would acquire the company, after Financial Times reported the two were in talks about…

Alphatec received FDA 510(k) clearance for its automated SafeOp neuromonitoring system.

SpineX named six scientists to serve on its scientific advisory board who will assist in developing the company's neuromodulation devices.

KICVentures is seeking investors to ready AxioMed and NanoFuse Biologics for possible acquisition in the next three to five years.

Bone Solutions' bone void filler OsteoCrete was successfully used in 500 cases with a 100 percent success rate.

Medtronic is closing a Portsmouth, N.H.-based facility that will affect around 150 employees, according to a New Hampshire Union Leader report.

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

Vladimir Sinkov, MD, of Las Vegas-based Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center, discusses the big trends and opportunities in spine technology today.

Globus Medical reported full-year sales increased 12.1 percent in 2018.