Spinal Tech

Medtronic launched new long-term clinical studies to collect prospective data on posterolateral fusion and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion procedures using Infuse Bone Graft. 

Here are six key notes on orthopedic and spine device companies from the past week.

Stryker finalized its Novadaq Technologies acquisition for $701 million. They announced plans to purchased Novadaq Technologies in June.

The global surgical navigation systems market is predicted to grow at a 6.5% CAGR and reach $906.8 million by 2021, according to medGadget.

Medtronic will enter into the next phase of its strategic partnership with Mazor Robotics, making a third investment in the company.

MicroPort Orthopedics launched its Procotyl Prime Acetabular Cup System for hip replacement surgery.

Anika Therapeutics, a global orthopedic medicines company, elected Steven Chartier to vice president of regulatory and clinical affairs.

Medtronic CEO Omar Ishrak received $15.7 million in compensation for the 2017 fiscal year, according to a Reuters report.

InVivo Therapeutics eliminated 13 positions in a quest to focus attention on the Inspire Study and earn an FDA humanitarian device exemption for the Neuro-Spinal Scaffold.

NuVasive plans to expand its San Diego-based headquarters and add an innovation center to the facility.