Spinal Tech

DOCS Health of Los Angeles completed enrollment as primary investigators in Centinel Spine's 2-level SMART disc replacement clinical study, the practice said Aug. 1.

Globus Medical launched its first product designed specifically for early onset scoliosis, the medtech company said July 31.

Surgalign's digital health, hardware and biologics businesses have been sold to Xtant Medical and Augmedics through auctions.

Icotec's Vader pedicle system navigated instruments earned FDA 510(k) clearance, the medtech company said July 27.

Centinel Spine's Prodisc device earned positive coverage by a large commercial payer in Michigan starting Sept. 1.

Augmented reality in spine surgery is growing. Last year, several AR spine systems hit the market, and this year surgeons are continuing to adopt the technology.

Carlton Weatherby, who was vice president and general manager of Medtronic's spine and biologics business, is now Inspire Medical System's chief strategy officer.

Spinal Stabilization Technologies and BlueRiver Acquisition entered into a definitive business combination agreement, according to a July 24 news release.

The Federal Trade Commission is weighing a potential antitrust lawsuit that could challenge Globus Medical's more than $3 billion proposed acquisition of NuVasive, Seeking Alpha reported July 20.

Medical device companies Stryker and Zimmer Biomet are increasing their revenue projections after a surge of elective surgeries.