Spinal Tech

FzioMed will have an independent review of its Oxiplex Gel premarket approval application, as per approval from the commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Zimmer Spine launched its newest line of minimally invasive instruments for exposure, retraction, decompression and disc preparation with lumbar fusion and microdiscectomy procedures.

Smith & Nephew appointed Roberto Quarta as a non-executive director and chairman elect.

Alachua, Fla.-based AxoGen reported third quarter gross profits of $2.31 million, up 60.4 percent from the same period last year.

Aurora Spine's AmnioPUR liquid allograft for lumbar spine procedures was used for the first time in the U.S.

Noblesville, Ind.-based Nexxt Spine has launched its FACET FIXX Screw System for stabilization and fixation during lumbar spinal fusion procedures.

NuVasive reported its consolidated net income in the third quarter of $7.3 million, up nearly 250 percent compared to the same period last year.

AthroCare reported $11,403 in third quarter total income, up 4.27 percent from the same period last year.

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

Baxano Surgical has received a U.S. patent for the direct visual approach of the VEO Lateral Access and Interbody Fusion System.