Spinal Tech

Integra LifeSciences announced the publication of a clinical study that showed that using its NeuraGen Nerve Guide resulted in less operation time and lower post-operative pain than direct suture repair in patients who had complete traumatic nerve injuries.

Mazor Robotics announced that it will be included in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Top 75 Index and Top 100 Index, effective Dec. 15.

Medtronic and Cardinal Health have partnered with Ohio State University in Columbus to provide $42 million in funding for neuroscience technology development, according to a Mass Device report.

Arthrex's $85 million patent infringement loss to Smith & Nephew has been rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court, who has declined to hear Arthrex's appeal, according to a Mass Device report.

Hologic has appointed former Stryker executive Stephen MacMillan as its CEO, according to a Bloomberg report.

R. William Petty, CEO of Exactech, sold 10,000 shares of the company stock in a Dec. 5 transaction. 

AxoGen will open a new distribution facility in Burleston, Texas, as part of an Economic Development Program between the city and the medical device company.

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Several spine device companies and spine business lines of larger orthopedic device companies reported a net loss or decreased sales during the third quarter of 2013.