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 […]
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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 […]
The 10 largest orthopedic device companies in the world
Two of the world’s largest orthopedic device companies expect accelerated revenue growth this year. Stryker and Zimmer Biomet both upped their 2023 guidance during recent earnings calls, a sign that orthopedic procedures are bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic. GlobalData predicted earlier this year that the recovery will lift the ortho devices market to nearly $50 […]
2-year data shows painful diabetic neuropathy relief with Nevro spinal cord stimulation
Nevro (NYSE:NVRO) today announced 24-month data from its Senza painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) spinal cord stimulation (SCS) trial. Redwood City, California-based Nevro published its study results in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. The trial evaluated the long-term efficacy of high-frequency 10 kHz SCS to treat refractory PDN. It compared patients receiving the Senza HFX SCS […]
Viseon launches advanced visualization system for minimally invasive spine surgery
Viseon announced today that it began the U.S. commercial rollout and initial clinical use of its MaxView 4K advanced visualization system. Irvine, California-based Viseon describes its MaxView 4K system as a first-of-its-kind advanced visualization system for minimally invasive spine surgery. The state-of-the-art system involves no capital equipment expense and occupies no operating room footprint. It […]
FDA grants new approval for ZimVie Mobi-C implant, plans U.S. launch in the fall
ZimVie announced today that the FDA approved a smaller height of its Mobi-C cervical disc. The updated approval covers Mobi-C in seven footprints that address the anatomical needs of patients in the U.S. Mobi-C has been used for cervical disc replacement to treat patients in France since 2004. In 2013, it became the first cervical […]
ReWalk Robotics to acquire anti-gravity tech provider AlterG for $19M
ReWalk Robotics (Nasdaq:RWLK) announced that it executed an agreement to acquire AlterG, an anti-gravity system provider. The deal includes a purchase price of approximately $19 million at closing. ReWalk expects to close the deal on Aug. 11, with closing contingent upon the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Additional cash earnouts may be paid based upon […]
Globus Medical beats The Street in Q2 as it prepares for spine tech merger
Globus Medical (NYSE: GMED) reported second-quarter results that beat analyst expectations, upping its full-year sales guidance as it prepares to merge with NuVasive. The news yesterday evening came a day after NuVasive reported mixed results heading into the merger, which would create the world’s second-largest spine tech company after Medtronic. The CEOs of both Globus Medical […]
Stryker surpasses Q2 forecasts, boosts full-year outlook
Stryker this evening reported second-quarter results that beat the Wall Street consensus forecast, prompting it to up its full-year guidance. The Kalamazoo, Michigan–based orthopedic device giant reported an 11.2% year-over-year increase in Q2 sales to $5.0 billion, surpassing the analysts’ anticipated revenue of $4.82 billion. Earnings were up 12.% to $738 million for the quarter […]
NuVasive reports mixed Q2 results ahead of expected merger with Globus Medical
NuVasive officials still plan to close the spine tech company’s merger with Globus Medical in the present quarter, despite the FTC scrutiny. Along with reporting mixed second-quarter results, NuVasive CEO Chris Barry yesterday evening stuck by plans to merge with Globus Medical in the third quarter and create what would be the second-largest spine tech […]