David Flanigan, MD, implanted the first Moximed's Calypso Knee System in an osteoarthritis patient at Columbus-based The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, according to The Intelligencer and Wheeling News Register.
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NuVasive's Precice Bone Transport System received FDA 510(k) and European CE mark approval.
Royal Philips launched Philips Zenition, a mobile C-arm imaging platform used in orthopedic, trauma and vascular procedures.
Medtronic reported $7.5 billion in third quarter revenue, a 2.4 percent increase companywide.
A study published in Orthopaedic Proceedings examined if custom-made joint replacement implants drove cost-savings compared to standard implants.
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Integra LifeSciences launched the Integra Panta 2 TTC Arthrodesis Nail System for tibio-talo-calcaneal ankle fusion for severe arthritis.
Fortune once again included Stryker on its "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for the 9th consecutive year.
Privately-held spinal device company Innovasive rebranded and changed its name to Amplify Surgical.
The owners of A&G Spinal Solutions and pain management physician Michael Frey, MD, received prison sentences after pleading guilty to their roles in a kickback and Medicare fraud scheme, according to News-Press.
Carevature Medical's Dreal decompression platform was used in 1,000 procedures to date.