Spinal Tech

Ruthless Spine earned FDA 510(k) clearance for the NavJam Jamshidi device, according to a Sept. 18 news release. NavJam works with Ruthless Spine’s de novo-cleared RJB intraoperative angle measurement instrument. Together they can minimize radiation, increase precision and simplify workflows.…

Here are five spine devices making their debuts so far in the second half of the year. 1. Aurora Spine’s Aero lumbar fusion system was debuted in its initial surgeries. The minimally invasive procedures using Aero were completed by an…

Highridge Medical entered an exclusive distribution agreement for the PathKeeper navigation system in the U.S., according to a Sept. 16 news release. PathKeeper uses 3D optical tracking and artificial intelligence-enhanced imaging for complex spine surgery and reduces radiation exposure. “We…

Here are three updates to know on Centinel Spine, as reported by Becker’s since June 5:

Here are three updates from Xtant Medical so far in 2025. 1. Xtant Medical launched OsteoFactorPro, a naturally derived, growth factor-rich formulation for spine and orthopedics. OsteoFactorPro is designed to enhances the biologic activity and regenerative potential of any orthobiologic…

Nexus Spine’s patented Tranquil spinal interbody implants saw strong outcomes in early data, according to a Sept. 11 news release. A pilot study assessed Tranquil in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion patients who were older than 66 years of age,…

Centinel Spine’s Prodisc C Vivo and Prodisc C Nova earned the European Union’s Medical Device Regulation certifications, according to a Sept. 11 news release. Prodisc C Vivo and C Nova are the only cervical total disc replacement systems with two…

Keith Pfeil was named CEO of Globus Medical in July. Here are five things to know about him. 1. Mr. Pfeil succeeded Dan Scavilla as CEO after the former leader pursued a new opportunity. 2. Mr. Pfeil joined Globus Medical…

From spine robotics to endoscopic surgery, here are the ideas that took some time for physicians to fully embrace. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons around the country about clinical, business and policy…

Pediatric spine surgeons Kent Walker, DO, and Richard McCarthy, MD, debuted OrthoPediatrics’ VerteGlide spinal growth guidance system in the U.S., according to a Sept. 10 news release. VerteGlide is a scoliosis deformity correction system for early onset scoliosis patients. It…