Spinal Tech

Globus Medical signed a contract with a Collagen Solutions subsidiary, according to Stock Market Wire.

Mazor Robotics sold six Renaissance robotic spine surgery systems in the fourth quarter of 2014. This news was announced ahead of the company's full year financial report, expected to be released in mid-January.

Medicare Administrative Contractor Noridian Healthcare Solutions now covers minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion surgery.

MiMedx filed a tortuous interference lawsuit against Organogenesis, a company manufactures two skin substitute products competing with MiMedx's EpiFix allograft.

The Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services issued a subpoena to MiMedx in connection with a civil investigation related to the company's sales and marketing activities.

Here are five key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies.

Johnson & Johnson is a giant in the healthcare space, and investing in the company's stock could be a good move, according to an Investor Place report.

Zimmer announced plans earlier this year to quietly acquire Biomet for $10.35 billion in cash and $3 billion in common stock. However, previous issues could derail the transaction, at least for a time.

MicroPort Orthopedics announced that Jimmy Chow, MD, has performed more than 1,000 total hip arthroplasty surgeries using the SuperPath Hip technique.

Two of the week's three worst medical device company stocks are from orthopedic companies — and the experts are advising to sell, according to an Investor Place report.