Spinal Tech

Here are 16 key notes from orthopedic and spine device companies in the past week.

Orthofix reported net sales of $111.7 million during the third quarter.

NuVasive reported revenue increased 9.8 percent in the third quarter, as the company prepares for a CEO transition.

BoneSmart and Maxx Orthopedics partnered to develop educational initiatives for joint replacement patients.

FundamentalVR partnered with Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic to jointly develop surgical virtual reality simulation and education products.

Chicago-based Medical Sales College partnered with virtual reality surgical training technology company Osso VR, becoming the first medical device educational institution to offer the technology, according to a LinkedIn post.

Last week Zimmer Biomet reported that its third quarter net sales increased 1.3 percent year-over-year, hitting $1.8 billion.

Centric Medical, a division of Life Spine, received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Saturn External Fixation System.

Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network neurosurgeon Donald Whiting, MD, is developing an artificial spinal joint, according to CBS Pittsburgh.

The global surgical robots market is expected to increase at a 22.75 percent compound annual growth rate through 2023, according to a Market Research Future report.