Spinal Tech

Two recently-published clinical journal articles examine the cost-effectiveness and safety of performing lumbar spine surgery with fusion as well as Paradigm Spine's coflex Interlaminar Stabilization device on an outpatient basis for spinal stenosis patients.

Orthocell, a biotherapeutic technology company, has launched an initial public offering, according to a Health Point Capital report.

Medicrea announced that a surgeon in Lyon, France has performed the world's first spinal fusion surgery using customized spine cages created with a 3-D printer — its UNiD ALIF customized cages.

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions applied for the Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption in Delhi Township, according to a Lansing State Journal report.

K2M has been the talk of the town since filing its initial public offering earlier this year. CEO Eric Major appeared on the NASDAQ CEO Signature Series podcast to discuss the company's growth.

The Food and Drug Administration granted 15 spine-related device clearances in May.

  Arthrosurface announced that Carl Hasselman, MD, has performed the first ToeMotion total toe surgeries in the United States.

A new report from Decision Resources Group examines the Asian Pacific spinal implant and bone graft substitute market through 2022.

  DePuy Synthes Mitek Sports Medicine, a division of DePuy International, has unveiled the RIGIDFIX Curve Cross Pin System and RIGIDLOOP Cortical Fixation System.

Amedica, a biomaterial company focused on using its silicon nitride technology platform to develop a range of medical devices, announced that it will cease distribution of amniotic derived allograft products under a distribution agreement with a third party supplier.