It’s still not over for Synthes and its former executives as California sees two new lawsuits over patient deaths in the ongoing Norian bone cement story.
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Orchid Orthopaedic Solutions Acquires Sandvik
Orchid Orthopaedic Solutions has acquired Sandvik Medical Solutions in a deal the details of which are as yet unannounced.
New Steerable Balloon Vertebral Augmentation Device Gains CE Mark
CE mark for clever Steerable Balloon from Osseon, which it claims challenges existing kyphoplasty systems.
Ascendx Spine™ Gets New Board Member, New EU Distributors and FDA Approval
It’s positive news for Ascendx with a new high profile board member, new distributors for its CE marked products in four European countries, and FDA clearance for its Acu-Cut Vertebral Compression Fracture Solution.
Medtronic Revenues And Earnings Holding Up
Solid figures, but it’s not quite all good news at Medtronic as sales in some divisions suffer, especially in USA.
Ageing Population, Improved Training And Economic Growth Will Fuel Spinal Nonfusion Technology
Another Millennium Research Group report is released, suggesting spinal nonfusion technologies will grow significantly over the next four years globally.
Custom Spine’s Portfolio CE Marked
Custom Spine Inc has gained CE mark approval for all its products.
Stryker’s AAOS Showcase Offerings
AAOS is on right now in San Francisco. Here are Stryker’s “showcased” offerings from the event.
Invuity Showcases Illuminated Spinal Retractor At AAOS
A new illuminated retractor from Invuity, optimised for spinal surgery.
Reasons To Visit Exactech Booth At AAOS This Week
Exactech’s marketing communications doing a good job of attracting you to their AAOS booth by explaining what you’ll find when you get there.
FDA Clearance For Opticage Expandable Intervertebral Body Fusion Device
Interventional Spine, Inc. has announced the FDA clearance of its Opticage™ Expandable Intervertebral Body Fusion Device for treatment of degenerative disc disease.
Alphatec Pays $18M To Draw A Line Under Legal Dispute With Cross/Biomet.
Alphatec Holdings has settled with Biomet subsidiary Cross Medical over royalty dispute.
Vertebral Motion Analyser System Receives FDA Clearance
Ortho Kinematics Inc has announced FDA clearance for its KineGraph VMA system. The company aims to replace the flexion/extension x-ray method of detecting spinal dysfunction
New President And CEO At Integra
Peter Arduini becomes President and Chief Executive Officer at Integra as Stuart Essig is elevated to Executive Chairman of the Board.
Jail For Fourth Ex-Synthes Exec
Richard Bohner, ex VP of Synthes has now been sentenced to 8 months in prison for his role in the illegal human trials of what was an experimental bone cement.
Two New Products From Boston Scientific
Boston Scientific launchea CHARGER™ PTA Balloon catheter in USA and Infinion 16, first and only 16-contact percutaneous lead for treatment of patients suffering chronic pain.