Spinal Tech

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

Orthozon Technologies' Lumiere Retractor System was recognized by Orthopedics This Week as one of the Top Ten Best New Technology advancements for spine.

An independent study looked at the Kiva VCF Treatment System by Benvenue Medical in comparison to the balloon kyphoplasty and found fewer new fractures and half the cement used than the balloon kyphoplasty.

Here are six spine and orthopedic device companies that have recently announced expanded locations or expansion into new markets.

Paris and San Francisco-based SpineGuard has received clearance from the Mexican healthcare regulator authority, COFEPRIS, to sell its PediGuard Curved and Curved XS devices in the country.

The Office of the Inspector General released a new report on physician-owned distributorships related to spine surgery devices.

LDR Holding released 48-month safety and efficacy data for both one- and two-level uses of its Mobi-C cervical disc replacement compared to a traditional anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.

Alphatec Holdings has entered into a three-year collaborative agreement with a spine surgeon group to develop future products and innovation.

Boston Scientific has announced plans to lay off between 1,100 and 1,500 jobs worldwide in the next two years, according to a report in The Boston Globe.

Salt Lake City-based Amedica entered into a distribution agreement with K2M for its Silicon Nitride interbody spinal fusion devices on European markets.