Conformis and Zimmer Biomet entered an agreement May 22 to resolve all existing patent disputes between the device companies, according to an SEC filing.

The first surgeries using Life Spine's Dyna-Link Ti anterior lumbar interbody fusion spacer have been successfully completed, the Huntley, Ill.-based company said May 28.

Restore Orthopedics & Spine Center in Orange, Calif., recently implemented EOS imaging, a low-dose X-ray system developed for spine and orthopedics.

In a recent press release, Aegis Spine, Inc. announced its successful first implantation of the AccelFix-XL expandable titanium interbody cage for LLIF.

The FDA on May 28 issued 510(k) clearance for Nexxt Spine's anterior lumbar interbody fusion and lateral implants.

Stryker is pricing a $2.3 billion private offering of senior notes to finance the acquisition of Wright Medical Group, a device company focusing on orthopedic extremities and biologics.

Precision Spine on May 26 launched its Reform Ti HA coated pedicle screw system.

Here are five key notes on orthopedic and spine device companies from the past week: 

Here's how Medtronic, Stryker and Johnson & Johnson shares have fluctuated over the last week.

Secaucus, N.J.-based Hudson Regional Hospital opened its Institute for Robotic Surgery after a brief delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Hudson Reporter.

Spinal device company NuVasive is launching a $400 million private offering of convertible senior notes due 2023.

The FDA granted Centinel Spine approval May 27 for the manufacturing transfer of two disc replacement systems to new vendors.

Spinal implant developer RTI Surgical on May 26 announced Stuart Simpson joined its board of directors, EIN News reports.

Spinal device company Zynfusion appointed Mark Terrill as CEO May 26.

Here are three spine device companies that partnered with sports stars in the past year:

Orthofix is sponsoring spine patient and Olympic gold medalist Laura Wilkinson, according to a May 26 announcement.

Spinal implant developer Zavation Medical Products on May 26 launched eZspand, an expandable lumbar interbody fusion device, Biospace reports.

Here are two spine and orthopedic company transactions that were announced or completed in the past month:

The German Society for Biomedical Engineering awarded Dr. Malte Assel the Klee Prize for 2020, recognizing his work in optimizing knee implant design.

Medtronic reported fourth quarter revenue dropped 26 percent during the pandemic, hitting $6 billion. Full year earnings were in line with the guidance the company provided on April 21 to account for losses due to the postponement or cancellation of elective procedures around the world.