Spinal Tech

Here are four updates in total hip and knee replacement technology since Oct. 9:

Eminent Spine's standalone anterior lumbar interbody fusion system earned FDA 510(k) approval, the devicemaker said Nov. 8.

Updates on Surgalign's Holo Portal, and five more key developments from spine and orthopedic devicemakers since Nov. 2:

As Globus Medical's robotic footprint grows, the medtech company has its eyes on augmented reality in spine surgery, executive vice president and CEO Dan Scavilla said in a Nov. 8 earnings call.

NuVasive launched the NuVasive Tube System and Excavation Micro for minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusions and decompressions, the devicemaker said Nov. 7.

Spine devicemaker Alphatec reported a 43 percent year-over-year increase in third quarter revenue on Nov. 3.

Surgalign's Holo Portal spine system was installed in two more Ohio locations, and demand is growing. However, the company is behind earlier 2022 goals for the system.

SeaSpine's third quarter results and four more updates from spine devicemakers since Oct. 26:

SeaSpine's third quarter revenue hit $67.1 million, a 45 percent jump year-over-year, according to results posted Nov. 1.

Medical technology company SeaSpine has launched its Mariner MIS Wayfinder System for commercial use.