Here are 23 key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies.
Arcam, a supplier of metal 3D-printing services for the orthopedics and aerospace sectors, acquired DiSanto Technology.
Baxano completed approximately $1.5 million financing to extend its cash runway. It also recently engaged Houlihan Lokey as its financial advisor, as the company seeks strategic alternatives to its core business — minimally invasive spinal fusion products.
Blackstone Group acquired Chinese-based Xinrong Best Medical Instrument for $100 million.
Blue Belt Technologies signed a worldwide commercial agreement with DePuy Synthes to support the SIGMA HP Partial Knee System on Blue Belt's Navio Surgical System.
DePuy Synthes Companies of Johnson & Johnson launched two new variable angle plating systems — the VA Locking Plating System for calcaneal fractures and the VA LCP Plating System for fusion procedures.
LifeScience Alley named Zimmer Spine's Virage OCT Spinal Fusion System to the 2014 New Technology Showcase.
Hoffman Estates, Ill.-based Life Spine received FDA clearance for the LONG BOW Expandable Lateral Interbody System.
The U.S. Treasury Department announced new regulations earlier this week to discourage companies from moving their headquarters overseas through tax-inversion deals, including Medtronic's plan to move headquarters to Ireland after acquiring Covidien.
Misonix is supporting the Uganda Spine Surgery Mission by providing an ultrasonic BoneScalpel for use in advanced spinal surgeries.
Nanovis Spine received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its FortiCore interbody fusion devices.
NovaBone Products released two new products — MacroFORM Packable Graft and MacroFORM Composite.
OMNIlife science announced that surgeons have completed more than 4,000 total knee replacements in the United States using the OMNIPlasty technique.
Orthopedic device design and manufacturing company Ortho Development turned 20 years old.
Orthocell has been granted an Australian patent covering the use of biological materials to repair damaged tendons.
Orthopedic device company Orchid Orthopedic Solutions secured a $10,000 Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption.
Orthofix named Luke T. Faulstick to its board of directors.
Rotation Medical initiated a multicenter, post-market clinical study evaluating the use of the Rotation Medical rotator cuff system in treating supraspinatus rotator cuff tendon tears.
SafeWire introduced its Tiger Pedicle Access Needle family.
SI-BONE received a patent on the systems and methods for bone fixation and fusion covering a threaded, fenestrated implant with a tapered distal end that can be placed from one bone across a joint into another bone.
SpineGuard reported revenue was down 6 percent in the first half of 2014 as compared to the same period last year.
Stryker plans to expand their Portage (Mich.) operation to a new building.
4WEB Medical launched its latest 3D-printed technology — the Osteotomy Truss System, a comprehensive solution for osteotomy needs.
Zyga Technology completed a $10 million round of financing to prepare the company for the future.
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