Spinal Tech

Spine and orthopedic device manufacturer and medtech company Medtronic plans to close more than five manufacturing sites and six distribution centers by the end of April, according to a Jan. 9 report from the Star Tribune.

Here are three spine devices and apps earning FDA clearance that Becker's has reported on since Dec. 6: 

Medtech company 3Spine completed enrollment for its FDA clinical trial on the Motus device, according to a Jan. 10 news release. 

Providence Medical Technology earned FDA clearance for its Cavux FFS-LX lumbar facet fixation system, the devicemaker said Jan. 10. 

Spinal implant manufacturer Zavation Medical Products has announced the first commercial implantation of its Z-Span two-screw anterior lumbar interbody fusion plating system. 

Medical devicemaker Medtronic received FDA approval for its deep brain stimulation system. 

A new study supported Carlsmed's Aprevo spine technology for achieving alignment in adult spinal deformity surgery, the devicemaker said Jan. 8.

For the first time in its history Stryker's full-year sales surpassed $20 billion in 2023, the devicemaker said Jan. 8.

Orthofix named Julie Andrews as its new CFO, the devicemaker said Jan. 8.

Here are eight key updates from spine and orthopedic devicemakers since Feb. 7.