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CoreSpine Technologies announced today it has received 510(k) clearance to market from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its XTEND-ST™ Nucleus Removal System.

Accuray Incorporated, a global leader in the field of radiosurgery, announced today that significant clinical data using the CyberKnife® Robotic Radiosurgery System was presented by top neurosurgery experts during the American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting in San Diego.

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation announced today the launch the Coral™ Extended Tab Spinal Screw series, a range of polyaxial pedicle screws designed to be used with the Coral™ Spinal System.

Alphatec Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Alphatec Spine, Inc., introduced the ARC Portal Access System in conjunction with the introduction of the minimally invasive GLIF technique during the AANS annual meeting in San Diego, CA.

Medtronic, Inc. today announced the U.S. launch of the PEEK PREVAIL™ Cervical Interbody Device.

The Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions will highlight Cardiac Dimensions®, Inc.’s AMADEUS™ study during its 32nd annual scientific sessions held in Las Vegas, NV later this week.

X-spine Systems, an emerging manufacturer of implants and instruments for spinal surgery, announces FDA clearance of its new Calix spinal implant system.

Despite the common perception that total hip replacements last about 10 years, researchers at Rush University Medical Center have found that the devices are extremely durable, even 20 years after surgery.

SensAble Technologies, Inc® announced that its customer GMV is showcasing an expanded set of touch-enabled features in a major new version of its insightArthroVR® arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery simulator at this week’s Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) annual meeting in San Diego.

Citing weak global markets, Smith & Nephew PLC reported a 5 percent decline in revenues for the first quarter of 2009, falling from $911 million in the year-ago quarter to $865 million.

DePuy Spine, Inc. announced the launch of HEALOS® Fx Injectable Bone Graft Replacement (HEALOS Fx), the company’s first bone graft solution designed specifically for minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS).

Cardica, Inc. today announced that it is seeking to expand beyond the field of cardiac surgery and into additional surgical markets with the development of a potentially revolutionary, true multi-fire endoscopic linear microcutter based on proprietary technology developed at Cardica.

STO Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has received notification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration allowing the company to proceed with a Phase I clinical study for NuQu™, a cell-based injectable formulation of juvenile chondrocytes designed to regenerate cartilage, restore disc function and relieve discogenic back pain.

W. L. Gore & Associates today announced the May 4, 2009 availability of a 31 mm diameter version of the GORE EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis. The device provides physicians with a safe and effective endovascular option to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms in patients with aortic inner neck diameters up to 29 mm.

St. Jude Medical, Inc. today announced European CE Mark approval of its Merlin.net™ Patient Care Network. Merlin.net PCN is a secure, Internet-based remote care system that gathers and stores data from the implant procedure, a clinic follow-up visit or from remote follow-up transmissions of patients with implanted cardiac devices.

MRI has identified five possible causes of patient complications from anterior cruciate ligament reconstructive surgery, according to a study performed at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA, and Sahlgrenska-Molndal University Hospital in Gothenborg, Sweden.