Spinal Tech

Aesculap Implant Systems participated in an ovine study of its Plasmapore coated devices, and the results point to the Plasmapore devices bringing increased bone formation over uncoated PEEK implants.

Mazor Robotics appointed Michael Berman to the company's board of directors, bringing the board to six members.

San Diego-based NuVasive made several changes to its executive leadership, including promoting Quentin Blackford to executive vice president of finance and investor relations.

The Food and Drug Administration granted 16 spine-related medical device clearances in January.

Atlanta-based MedShape received FDA 510(k) clearance for the ExoShape Femoral Soft Tissue Fastener for anterior cruciate ligament repair.

IlluminOss Medical's Photodynamic Bone Stabilization System is now available in Spain and Israel, according to a Healio report.

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

Minneapolis-based Zimmer Spine will now market its Puros demineralized bone matrix block and strip in the U.S.

DePuy Synthes Spine and DePuy Synthes Biomaterials have gained the exclusive worldwide rights to market LifeNet Health's cellular allograft product.

Carlsbad, Calif.-based Aurora Spine has received FDA 510(k) clearance for TiNano spinal fusion implant.