GALWAY, Ireland, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter (Q4) and fiscal year 2026 (FY26), which ended April 24, 2026. Q4 Key Highlights FY26 Key Highlights "Our performance reflects the strongest annual top-line growth Medtronic … [Read more...] about Medtronic reports fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2026 results; delivers highest annual revenue growth in 10 years
VB Spine Funds Landmark Research to Deliver the First Predictive Blood Test for Scoliosis in Adolescents
The partnership will fund the next phase of Dr. Alain Moreau’s research, advancing the groundbreaking scoliosis diagnostic predictor test toward commercialization NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VB Spine LLC (“VB Spine”), a global, family-owned spine company, today announced that it has entered a partnership to fund research of molecular genetics affecting pediatric scoliosis. … [Read more...] about VB Spine Funds Landmark Research to Deliver the First Predictive Blood Test for Scoliosis in Adolescents
Xenix Medical Announces FDA Clearance and Full Commercial Launch of the Riva Posterior Fixation System®
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xenix Medical today announced FDA 510(k) clearance for the Riva Posterior Fixation System and the successful completion of its alpha launch, marking the system's transition to full commercial availability. The Riva Posterior Fixation System was designed with versatility and simplicity at its core. Its simplistic modular design allows the … [Read more...] about Xenix Medical Announces FDA Clearance and Full Commercial Launch of the Riva Posterior Fixation System®
TiLock XT MIS
TiLock XT Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Pedicle Screws consist of rods (straight and curved), lock screws, and polyaxial, extended tab, cannulated screws in various lengths and diameters.The minimally invasive procedure is performed using K-wires and fluoroscopy, which allows the surgeon to employ smaller incisions rather than one long midline incision.Straight-forward … [Read more...] about TiLock XT MIS
Sublaminar Bands in Spine Surgery: Why This Small Fixation Market Still Matters | Updated 2026
Sublaminar bands occupy an unusual position in spine. They will never be a volume category in the way pedicle screws, cages or biologics are. Their role is more specific. But in complex deformity, pediatric cases or difficult fixation scenarios, that specificity is precisely what gives them value. Their value is not defined by volume, but by the specific problems they solve: … [Read more...] about Sublaminar Bands in Spine Surgery: Why This Small Fixation Market Still Matters | Updated 2026
SurGenTec Secures FDA Clearance for ION-C™ – Now Navigation Compatible
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SurGenTec, LLC, a leader in innovative spine and orthopedic technologies, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) SurGenTec, LLC, a leader in innovative spine and orthopedic technologies, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for its ION-C™ … [Read more...] about SurGenTec Secures FDA Clearance for ION-C™ – Now Navigation Compatible
Ventris Medical Announces the Award of Additional Patent Claims for its Novel Backpack Bone Graft Containment System
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ventris Medical has secured additional patent coverage for its innovative Backpack bone graft containment system, reinforcing the company's commitment to advancing surgical solutions. This latest patent coverage underscores the unique design and functional advantages of the Backpack … [Read more...] about Ventris Medical Announces the Award of Additional Patent Claims for its Novel Backpack Bone Graft Containment System
VB Spine Signs Master Agreement with Apolo Medica
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VB Spine LLC (“VB Spine”), a global, family-owned spine company, today announced that it has signed a Master Service Agreement with Apolo Medica to begin distribution of VB Spine products in Mexico. The announcement follows VB Spine’s recent expansion into the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium, Australia, and New Zealand. “We are thrilled to further … [Read more...] about VB Spine Signs Master Agreement with Apolo Medica
DePuy Synthes Announces Agreement to Acquire Miniature Radiofrequency Tracking Technology Across its Joint Reconstruction Portfolio
Agreement will bring first-to-market capabilities to eliminate line-of-sight dependency designed to improve simplicity and surgical flow RAYNHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DePuy Synthes, a global leader in orthopaedic technologies and solutions, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire selective rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize Gemtrack technology … [Read more...] about DePuy Synthes Announces Agreement to Acquire Miniature Radiofrequency Tracking Technology Across its Joint Reconstruction Portfolio
SpineGuard obtains three new patents for full protection in the U.S. of its innovative solutions integrating DSG technology
PARIS and BOULDER (CO), May 26, 2026 – 06:00 pm CEST - SpineGuard (FR0011464452 - ALSGD), an innovative company that deploys its DSG® (Dynamic Surgical Guidance) local conductivity sensing technology to secure and streamline the placement of bone implants, today announces that three new U.S. patent applications have received notices of allowance from the USPTO (United … [Read more...] about SpineGuard obtains three new patents for full protection in the U.S. of its innovative solutions integrating DSG technology
DePuy Synthes Enters Exclusive U.S., Canada and Australia Distribution Agreement for CGBIO’s NOVOSIS
Partnership strengthens DePuy Synthes’ portfolio with a differentiated bone graft substitute containing growth factors to address unmet need across orthopaedic specialties RAYNHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DePuy Synthes, a global leader in orthopaedic technologies and solutions, today announced an exclusive distribution agreement1 with CGBIO, a biotechnology company … [Read more...] about DePuy Synthes Enters Exclusive U.S., Canada and Australia Distribution Agreement for CGBIO’s NOVOSIS
Sanctions, Titanium and Pedicle Screws: How Russia’s Spine Market Is Rebuilding Itself
Russia was never a transparent spine market. Large enough to matter, technically capable in selected centers, quietly dependent on imported premium technology. That was the working summary most international companies operated on before 2022. The picture has shifted since. Outside visibility has dropped, domestic industrial pressure has risen, and import substitution, long … [Read more...] about Sanctions, Titanium and Pedicle Screws: How Russia’s Spine Market Is Rebuilding Itself
aljeel Medical Partners as Distributor for DePuy Synthes by Johnson & Johnson in Saudi Arabia
aljeel Medical has entered into a strategic distribution agreement with Johnson and Johnson Medical Saudi Arabia, becoming the orthopedics distributor for DePuy Synthes products in Saudi Arabia. The agreement is intended to improve access for healthcare providers to advanced, high-quality medical solutions, supported by an efficient and coordinated distribution network. The … [Read more...] about aljeel Medical Partners as Distributor for DePuy Synthes by Johnson & Johnson in Saudi Arabia
Hospital Access Is Gone. What Comes Next for Spine Field Sales?
What happens when the environment that built a generation of elite field reps no longer exists — and a new generation is building careers without ever knowing what they missed? There's a particular kind of clarity that comes from watching an industry transform from the inside. Veterans of spine sales describe an era when hospital access was assumed, relationships were built … [Read more...] about Hospital Access Is Gone. What Comes Next for Spine Field Sales?
REALISTS Officially Launches in the United States
DELAWARE, OH, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- REALISTS Training Technologies AG, a Germany-based company focused on spine surgery simulation and surgical training, today announced its official launch in the United States. The expansion includes the formation of a new U.S. subsidiary, REALISTS USA, Inc., and the appointment of Greg Rhinehart as Vice President … [Read more...] about REALISTS Officially Launches in the United States
Amplify Surgical and Emory Healthcare Complete World’s First Continuously Navigated Endoscopic TLIF Using the dualPortal & dualX Platform
Amplify Surgical announced the successful completion of what is believed to be the world's first continuously navigated endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) procedure, performed at Emory Healthcare by Dr. Daniel Refai and his surgical team. The procedure represents a significant advancement in minimally invasive spine surgery, combining real-time navigation … [Read more...] about Amplify Surgical and Emory Healthcare Complete World’s First Continuously Navigated Endoscopic TLIF Using the dualPortal & dualX Platform
Expandable Cervical Cages: Innovation or Just a Niche Tool? | Updated May 2026
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is one of the most standardized procedures in spine surgery. The workflow is familiar: decompression, controlled distraction, sizing, and insertion of a static interbody cage. For decades, this has worked reliably and predictably. So when expandable cages appeared in the cervical spine, the reaction was immediate and … [Read more...] about Expandable Cervical Cages: Innovation or Just a Niche Tool? | Updated May 2026
We are proud to announce that L&K SPINE will be a Sponsor of SPINEMarketGroup in 2026!
Thank you, L&K SPINE! On behalf of the SPINEMarketGroup team, we sincerely appreciate your support as a PLATINUM Sponsor for 2026. We are proud to welcome L&K SPINE as a sponsor for the first time and look forward to starting this journey together. About L&K Spine L&K Biomed, whose name stands for Learning & Knowledge Biomed, applies knowledge … [Read more...] about We are proud to announce that L&K SPINE will be a Sponsor of SPINEMarketGroup in 2026!
L&K Biomed Clears the FDA with a Height-Expandable Cervical Cage — Entering a Segment Where Almost Nobody Plays
On May 16, 2026, L&K Biomed received FDA 510(k) clearance for the BluEx-C, a height-expandable cervical interbody cage. The clearance lands at the right moment for a Korean spine company that has spent the better part of the past three years systematically building its U.S. regulatory footprint — and it does so in a segment that, by the company's own characterization, has … [Read more...] about L&K Biomed Clears the FDA with a Height-Expandable Cervical Cage — Entering a Segment Where Almost Nobody Plays