Spinal Tech

The Senate Finance Committee released a new report on physician-owned distributorships, focusing on spine surgeons.

Dayton, Ohio-based Premier Health is the first institution in the nation to use the ROSA Spine robotic system during a spine surgery.

France-based neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Lefranc performed the 100th procedure with the Medtech ROSA Spines robotic spine surgery device.

CoreLink launched the Entasis Sacroiliac Joint Fusion System.

The FDA cleared the two-level components for Intelligent Implant Systems' Revolution Spinal System for sale in the United States.

Xtant Medical a 25.08 percent increase in short interest, according to a Franklin Independent report.

Silicone feels comfortable on the skin, so wearable device manufacturers may want to opt for this technology, according to Rubber & Plastic News.

Medical device manufacturers will feel the heat with the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement program implementation, based on a S&P Global Ratings report, according to Fierce Medical Devices.

Twin Cities (Minn.) med-tech executive Doug Kohrs and two partners started Responsive Orthopedics with the goal of providing affordable knee and hip devices, according to Star Tribune.

DePuy Orthopaedics, part of the DePuy Synthes Companies of Johnson & Johnson, acquired BioMedical Enterprises.