Medtronic Recalls Kyphon Directional Bone Void Filler Device
Medtronic is recalling its KYPHON® Directional Bone Void Filler due to a misalignment issue that may cause injected cement to be placed in an unintended direction. Jul 10, 2017
Amendia Rebrands as Spinal Elements
Amendia is changing its name to Spinal Elements, reflecting the transaction that combined the companies in early 2Q17. Jul 10, 2017
Full Commercial Launch for SeaSpine’s Mariner Posterior Fixation
SeaSpine commenced full launch of the Mariner® pedicle-based system for posterior spinal fixation. Jul 07, 2017
Ortho Development Signs Agreement for China Distribution of Balanced Knee
Ortho Development granted China Pioneer Pharma exclusive regional distribution rights for the Balanced Knee® system. Jul 06, 2017
Regulatory Clearances for K2M’s NILE Proximal Fixation System
K2M received FDA 510(k) clearance and approval under the CE Mark for the NILE® Proximal Fixation system to treat complex spinal deformity. Jul 06, 2017
Clinical Trial of Stem Cells to Treat Massive Knee Cartilage Injury
A 6-year, randomized clinical trial is underway to evaluate use of a patient’s own stem cells to regenerate knee cartilage. Jul 06, 2017
Mazor Offers Order Update, Preliminary 2Q17 Revenue
Mazor Robotics reported preliminary 2Q17 revenue of US $15.4MM, +85.5% vs. 2Q16, with 19 system purchase orders logged in the last quarter. Jul 06, 2017
Life Spine Expands OSSEO-LOC Spinal Implant Portfolio
Life Spine commenced full commercial launch of new OSSEO-LOC™ titanium surface-treated spinal implants, such as ProLift® Expandable PLIF/TLIF and TiBOW™ Expandable TLIF spacers. Jul 05, 2017
MedShape Divests ACL Fixation Products to ConMed
MedShape reached a definitive agreement for ConMed to acquire the ExoShape® ACL fixation system. Jul 05, 2017
Meditech Spine Releases CURE LP System and Talos Spacers in Pre-Packaged Tray
Meditech Spine received FDA 510(k) clearance for its CURE Lumbar Plating System, expected to be packaged as comprehensive solution with Talos. Jun 30, 2017
