Augmedics announced today that it appointed former Medtronic leader Dr. Tal Davidson as its VP of research & development. Davidson most recently served as artificial intelligence (AI) research director site lead for Medtronic’s Visionsense. The medtech giant’s R&D site leads the development of intraoperative visualization and AI opportunities in minimally invasive surgery. News of Davidson’s […]
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FDA grants IDE for ZimVie Mobi-C hybrid arthroplasty, fusion study
ZimVie announced today that it received FDA investigational device exemption (IDE) to conduct a study of its Mobi-C. The study evaluates the Mobi-C cervical disc in hybrid use. Patients in the study receive simultaneous cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) at adjacent levels between C3 and C7. ZimVie says the […]
Relievant Medsystems unveils Intracept simulation training program
Relievant Medsystems announced today that it released its Intracept simulator system, a training platform for the Intracept procedure. Further progress for Relievant and Intracept follows Tuesday’s major news of an agreement for Boston Scientific to acquire the company. Boston Scientific officials went into further detail on their expectations for the Relievant deal at the company’s […]
Boston Scientific to acquire nerve ablation tech developer Relievant Medsystems for $850M
Boston Scientific announced today that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Relievant Medsystems. The transaction includes an upfront cash payment of $850 million. Additional payments are contingent on sales performance over the next three years. Minneapolis-based Relievant developed and commercialized the Intracept intraosseous nerve ablation system for chronic pain. The minimally invasive, FDA-cleared, […]
Aurora Spine launches SiLO TFX MIS sacroiliac joint fixation system
Aurora Spine (OTCQB:ASAPF) announced today that it began the full commercial release of its SiLO TFX MIS system. Carlsbad, California-based Aurora Spine designed the device for minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fixation. It treats conditions including sacroiliac joint disruptions and degenerative sacroiliitis. SiLO TFX includes a transfixing cone, an ilium screw, a sacrum screw and associated […]
Analysts downgrade Orthofix after the company terminates executives with cause
Orthofix today announced a slew of executive changes after terminating its CEO, CFO and chief legal officer with cause. Shares of OFIX sank nearly 25% at $14.06 apiece in midday trading today. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — fell nearly 1%. The Lewisville, Texas-based company’s […]
Centinel Spine divests spine fusion business
Centinel Spine announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to sell its global spine fusion product portfolio to Silony Medical. The companies expect the transaction to close within 45 days. The companies declined to disclose the terms of the divestiture of the portfolio and related assets. West Chester, Pennsylvania–based Centinel Spine says the sale […]
Globus Medical, NuVasive complete merger
Globus Medical and Nuvasive today announced the completion of their previously announced merger. The news sent GMED shares down more than 1% to $53.30 apiece by midday today, while MassDevice‘s MedTech 100 Index was up slightly. Truist analysts cited investor fears over the deal causing near-term business disruptions. Globus Medical officials plan to discuss the […]
Orthofix launches new spine surgery navigation system
Orthofix Medical today announced the full U.S. commercial launch for its 7D Flash navigation system percutaneous module 2.0. The company also confirmed the completion of the first cases in the U.S. with the module. It provides new planning features and increased functionality for the 7D Flash navigation system for minimally invasive spine surgery. The 7D […]
Medtronic wins CE mark for Inceptiv spinal cord stimulation system
Medtronic announced today that it received CE mark approval for its Inceptiv spinal cord stimulator (SCS). Inceptiv, a closed-loop, rechargeable SCS, treats chronic pain. Medtronic said it’s the company’s first SCS device to offer a closed-loop feature. This feature senses each person’s unique biological signals, adjusting stimulation moment-to-moment as needed. Medtronic says that keeps therapy […]
FDA clears Wenzel Spine’s primaLOK for expanded indications
Wenzel Spine announced today that it received FDA clearance for its primaLOK SP system for spinal fusion procedures. Austin, Texas-based Wenzel Spine designed primaLOK SP to provide surgeons with an effective and reliable solution for spinal stabilization. It’s now commercially available in the U.S. The system combines cutting-edge engineering with a patient-focused design, Wenzel Spine […]
