Spinal Tech

A new study published in Spine examines how the X-Stop interspinous distraction device could fail.

Lanx plans to host a presentation for the use of its lateral interbody fusion and fixation system featuring Ryan DenHaese, MD, of Buffalo Spine Surgery in Lockport, N.Y., at the North American Spine Society Annual Meeting this week.

SpineGuard plans to launch two new PediGuard products this week: XS Classic PediGuard and XS Curved PediGuard.

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons, along with several other organizations and device companies, sent a letter to Congressional leaders asking for a repeal of the medical device excise tax, which was implemented Jan. 1, 2013.

San Diego-based NuVasive has launched its XLIF Decade Plate in the U.S.

Jupiter, Fla.-based Atlas Spine announced the full release of its Apelo minimally invasive pedicle screw system.

McGuireWoods law firm will host its 5th Annual Medical Device and Life Sciences Conference on Nov. 7 at the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago.

Medtronic received CE Mark for its new Compact CORNERSTONE-SR Alliance cervical cage and has initiated the European product launch.

Audobon, Pa.-based Globus Medical has announced it will launch its CREO modular pedicle screw platform at the upcoming North American Spine Society annual meeting in New Orleans Oct. 9 to 11.

Specialty healthcare services provider Intralign signed a supplier contract with Novation.