By Senior Editor Danielle Kirsh and Associate Editor Sean Whooley From pulsed field ablation to diabetes, surgical robotics, and much more, we see a number of significant medical device launches on the horizon in 2024. Pulsed field ablation news took over at the end of 2023 and the start of 2024, with Medtronic and Boston […]
Spine
Glucotrack expands CGM tech to spinal epidural space
Glucotrack (Nasdaq:GCTK) announced today that it plans to expand its glucose monitoring technology to measure glucose in the epidural space. Rutherford, New Jersey-based Glucotrack said CGM taking readings in the spinal epidural space could integrate with existing treatments for painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN). Specifically, Glucotrack sees spinal cord stimulation (SCS) technology as a potential integration […]
FDA approves XStim spine fusion stimulator
Xstim announced today that it received premarket approval from the FDA for its Xstim spine fusion stimulator device. Irving, Texas-based Xstim designed its capacitively coupled device to emit a low-energy signal. This, in turn, promotes bone healing following spinal fusion surgery. The company plans to make the device commercially available in the second quarter of […]
J&J’s DePuy Synthes launches new spine screw system
Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes orthopedic unit today announced plans to showcase new advancements across its spine portfolio. The company plans to show the offerings at the 31st International Meeting on Advance Spine Techniques (IMAST) 2024 this week. Notably, the company plans to unveil its next-generation TriAltis spine system. The posterior thoracolumbar pedicle screw system […]
Proprio, Biedermann partner on AI-powered spine surgery
Proprio announced today that it entered into a multi-phase partnership with the Biedermann Group to integrate AI into spine implants. Initially, the companies want to integrate Biedermann’s advanced spinal implant’s with Proprio’s Paradigm system. Paradigm harnesses AI, computer vision and augmented reality to provide real-time surgical visualization and guidance. Seattle-based Proprio designed the Paradigm surgical […]
Orthobond wins FDA de novo approval for antibacterial technology that could have vast device applications
Orthobond has secured FDA de novo approval for its Ostaguard antibacterial technology that could one day be used for a wide range of medical devices — and beyond medtech. The Monmouth Junction, New Jersey-based device developer says it’s the first time the FDA has granted a de novo request for a non-eluting coating designed to […]
Onward submits movement-restoring spinal cord stim tech to FDA
Onward Medical announced today that it submitted a de novo application to the FDA for the approval of its ARC-EX spinal cord stimulation system. The Eindhoven, the Netherlands-based company designed ARC-EX to restore function of upper extremities after spinal cord injury (SCI). If approved, the company says ARC-EX would become the first ever SCS therapy […]
ZimVie closes sale of spine business, medtech veterans make up leadership team
ZimVie announced today that it completed the sale of its spine business to establish itself as a pure-play dental company. The company also shared details on the makeup of the leadership team at the now-sold business unit. The Westminster, Colorado-based ZimVie announced its intent to sell the spine business to H.I.G. Capital in December 2023. […]
PathKeeper Surgical, Mayo Clinic sign know-how agreement for pediatric spine surgery radiation research
PathKeeper Surgical has entered into a know-how agreement with the Mayo Clinic to research radiation levels in pediatric spine surgeries. The research will focus on reducing patient radiation exposure using minimally invasive optical navigation and using intraoperative measurement tools for scoliosis correction. Mayo Clinic pediatric spine surgeons Drs. Noelle Larson and Todd Milbrandt are collaborating […]
Carlsmed raises $52.5M Series C for spine surgery platform
Carlsmed announced today that it raised $52.5 million in a Series C funding round co-led by B Capital and U.S. Venture Partners. The Carlsbad, California-based AI-enabled personalized surgery company plans to use the funds to accelerate commercialization efforts. It wants to boost the commercialization of its aprevo personalized spine surgery platform for lumbar fusion procedures, […]
Medtronic launches intelligent data collection tech for spine surgery
Medtronic announced that it launched its UNiD ePRO service in the U.S. to provide electronic patient-reported outcomes (PROs) to spine surgeons. The medtech giant believes its service, created through a partnership with OBERD, could change patient outcome collection. With OBERD, a practice intelligence data collection company, Medtronic hopes to reduce the burden on clinical staff […]