Smith & Nephew announced the first surgical case of its NAVIO™ robotics-assisted surgical system in a total knee replacement procedure, using the JOURNEY™ II BCS knee.
Globus Medical entered into an agreement to acquire the ex-U.S. operations and distribution channels of Alphatec (ATEC) for US $80.0MM in cash. ATEC posted 2015 ex-U.S. revenue of $70.7MM.
Pluristem Therapeutics intends to conduct a U.S./EUÂ Phase III trial assessing use of PLX-PAD (PLacental eXpanded)Â cells to support recovery following surgery for femoral neck fracture.
Data from a 12-month study of 1-level ACDF patients treated with Trinity Evolution® + a PEEK interbody spacer demonstrated fusion rates of 78.6% at 6 months and 93.5% at one year.
Intellirod Spine raised >US $1.0MM in additional equity financing. Funds will be used to reach key milestones toward commercialization of sensor technologies and lumbar fusion implants.Â