Spinal Tech

On April 5, Stryker completed its acquisition of Physio-Control.

The Star Tribune published a special report on Medtronic's Infuse studies on April 10, examining the FDA studies and lawsuits against the company, but ending on CEO Omar Ishrak's plans to expand the marketshare for biografts using Infuse.

Bodycad, a Quebec City-based developer and manufacturer of customized, 3D printed orthopedic implants and surgical tools, is introducing Bodycad OnCall to help service the personalized restoration evaluation process, according to 3D Print.

RTI Surgical has launched the Streamline TL Spinal Fixation System — Deformity Instrumentation for complex adult deformities or curvatures.

Ed Akeyson, MD, PhD, is now using Paradigm Spine's Coflex, according to myrecordjournal.

Leesburg, Va.-based K2M continues to make a splash in the spine market, according to Seeking Alpha.

A new neurosurgical device can alert a surgeon about a tissue's healthiness during brain surgery, according to Counsel&Heal.

Nuvectra, a Plano, Texas-based neurostimulation medical device company, will present at the Needham Healthcare Conference in New York City, according to EconoTimes.

Stryker Spine acquired SafeWire's product portfolio.

European research project RESTORATION and JRI Orthopaedics have developed a new resorbable bioceramic material that could put 3D printed bioceramic implants on the market soon, according to 3Ders.