Spinal Tech

Here are five recent stories on the future of the medical device field.

  The global minimally invasive vertebral compression fracture repair market is expected to reach $2.82 billion by 2019, according to a Transparency Market Research report.

  Integrity Life Sciences announced it has submitted an application for an additional 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the newest version of the Integrity Spinal Care System.

Aurora Spine announced that it has received Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration clearance for the ZIP Ultra Interspinous Fusion System.

  Seven major spine and orthopedic device companies recently released quarterly financial reports.

Reportbuyer.com announced it has published a new market research report called "MediPoint: Knee Replacement — Current and Future Players," which identifies and analyzes the key companies shaping and driving the global knee replacement market.

Smith & Nephew announced the U.S. launch of its POLARSTEM cementless stem for total hip replacement.

Washington, D.C.-based George Washington University Hospital announced that it is the first healthcare facility in the U.S. to use Benvenue Medical's FDA-approved Kiva VCF Treatment System.

  IMRIS announced the initial launch of the world's first Magnetic Resonance-safe and Computed Tomography-compatible horseshoe headrest for the positioning of patients during neurosurgical procedures requiring intraoperative imaging in the VISIUS Surgical Theatre.

Benvenue Medical has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Kiva VCF system to treat vertebral compression fractures.