Spinal Tech

Alachua, Fla.-based RTI Surgical passed a recent inspection from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, according to Miami Herald report.

The Food and Drug Administration granted 39 orthopedic- and spine-related device clearances in August.

Sean Moran, recently-appointed acting CFO of InVivo Therapeutics Holdings, resigned effective immediately, and interim CEO Michael Astrue will fill the position until a replacement is found, according to a Boston Business Journal report.

The Congress of Neurological Surgeons will debut the Innovation and Technology Symposium at its annual meeting in San Francisco Oct. 19-23.

San Jose, Calif.-based SI-BONE announced more than 8,500 patients have been treated with its iFuse minimally invasive implant system for fusion of the sacroiliac joint.

Titan Spine has a new study backing its device surface technology compared with PEEK and smooth titanium alloy materials.

Greg Barrett has been appointed president and chief executive officer of San Jose, Calif.-based DFINE, a spine device company focusing on minimally invasive and targeted therapies.

The San Diego-based NuVasive Spine Foundation raised more than $230,000 during the 6th Annual NSF San Diego Golf Tournament to benefit mission trips, sponsor patients and purchase medical equipment for hospitals and clinics in need.

Carlsbad, Calif.-based Aurora Spine has completed its initial public offering of 5.15 million shares at $0.70 per share for approximately $3.61 million in proceeds.

Israel-based Mazor Robotics has named Christopher Prentice as senior vice president of American and global marketing.