Spinal Tech

  Here are 11 key notes on major spine and orthopedic device companies.

  Medline recently acquired Amendia's anterior cervical fusion distraction pin business.

ConMed is exploring a sale and has contacted large medical device companies to gauge their interest, according to a Reuters report.

Anika Therapeutics announced the first U.S. commercial sale of Monovisc by its commercial partner — DePuy Synthes Mitek Sports Medicine.

  ulrich medical USA announced the U.S. market release of the tezo titanium spine implants for multiple surgical approaches to lumbosacral interbody fusion.

  CEBOS announced that Holt, Mich.-based Orchid Orthopedic Solutions has selected CEBOS MQ1 Elements to automate its quality management system and ensure compliance with industry-specific quality standards.

  AdvaMed, a medtech lobbying group, has named José Almeida the new chairman of the board of directors, according to a Mass Device report.

IntelliCell BioSciences announced that it has engaged inVentiv Health Clinical as the clinical research organization for the conduct of a clinical trial in osteoarthritis of the knee under an Investigational New Drug Application.

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions, headquartered in Holt, Mich., is opening a $1 million manufacturing facility in Jackson, Tenn., according to a Memphis Business Journal report.

Misonix showcased the BoneScalpel and SonaStar Ultrasonic Surgical Aspiration System at the 82nd American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting in San Francisco, April 5-9.