Spinal Tech

Here are six spine devices garnering attention from the FDA that Becker's has reported on since May 4:

Centinel Spine in the first quarter of 2023 saw record worldwide motion preservation sales, the devicemaker said May 18.

CTL Amedica's Nitro interbody fusion cage system portfolio was cleared by the FDA, the devicemaker said May 18. 

Since its launch in 2008, Eminent Spine has evolved significantly— having started as a polyetheretherketone (PEEK) interbody spinal fusion devices company that shifted focus to pedicle screws and now specializes in 3D titanium printing technology.

Medical technology companies Surgalign and NuVasive posted their first quarter financial results for 2023. 

Medtronic and Stryker both have plans to lay off swaths of employees.

Abbott's spinal cord stimulation devices earned FDA approval to address chronic back pain for patients who aren't eligible for spine surgery, the medtech company said May 16.

Globus Medical recieved FDA aproval for its Reflect scoliosis correction system, the devicemaker said May 15.

Waypoint Orthopedics earned FDA approval for the Waypoint GPS, a bone awl for pedicle screw pilot hole drilling, the devicemaker said May 15.

Stryker plans to lay off more than 500 employees by the end of December as it closes its Lakeland, Fla. facility, according to a WARN notice.