Spinal Tech

Spinal Simplicity in Overland Park, Kan., introduced a new generation of the Minuteman G3 fusion device with FDA-cleared coating of hydroxyapatite.

Jacksonville, Fla.-based biologics medical device company, NovaBone Products, received the Brazilian ANVISA Good Manufacturing Practices medical device certificate.

The global orthopedic biomaterial market is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 11.5 percent between 2015 and 2020, according to WhaTech.

Miami-based Orthopedic Care Center surgeons are now implanting the ACTIV-L artificial lumbar disc for patients with chronic back pain, according to KSAT 12.

Warsaw, Ind.-based Zimmer Biomet is acquiring CD Diagnostics, a Claymont, Del.-based company developing immunoassays and biomarker testing.

Mequon, Wis.-based Titan Spine extended its distribution agreement with MBA, an international medical device marketing-and-distribution organization, to offer the Endoskeleton titanium implants in Italy.

Dublin, Ireland-based Medtronic completed its second tranche investment in Caesarea, Israel-based Mazor Robotics.

Alachua, Fla.-based RTI Surgical's CEO Brian Hutchison plans to retire.

The Orange County Technology Alliance named Vertos Medical a finalist in its Medical Technology category for the company's mild procedure.

Medtronic is among the key vendors in the growing spinal cord stimulation market, according to a Research and Markets report.