Stryker Spine acquired SafeWire's product portfolio, including the Y-Wire guidewire and Tiger Jamshidi Needle for use in minimally invasive spine surgery. 

RTI Surgical launched deformity instrumentation for the Streamline® TL Spinal Fixation system for treatment of complex adult deformities or curvatures in the thoracolumbar spine.

Bodycad introduced Bodycad OnCall™, personalized, individually-manufactured orthopaedic restorations for complex cases, particularly oncology, revision and osteotomy applications.

K2M received FDA 510(k) clearance for expanded indications of its MESA® Mini and DENALI® Mini spinal systems for stabilization of the posterior cervical and thoracic spine as an adjunct to fusion.

OrtoWay's OrtoWell® Distractor instrument for spinal surgery may now be used in trauma or tumor removal applications. 

Interventional Spine launched its next-generation Opticage® Lumbar Fusion line, including recent size additions and lordotic versions. 

SpineSource commenced U.S. launch of the titanium alloy L-Varlock Lumbar Cage, reportedly the only expandable interbody that can adjust in situ from 0° to 24° of lordotic angle and up to 7mm of expansion.

Premia Spine launched the ProMIS™ spinal fixation system, which features a choice of screw placement techniques in a single instrument kit.

Implanet received FDA 510(k) clearance and CE Mark approval for Jazz Lock®, a band-shaped implant to treat degenerative spinal disorders, including cervical. Commercial launch is underway.

Medovex entered into an agreement with Innosurge for distribution of the DenerveX™ system throughout Scandinavia. DenerveX is designed to provide longer-lasting relief of pain associated with the facet joint.