Device Companies — 6 Key Notes — NuVasive, Smith & Nephew, Aurora Spine & More

Here are six key notes on major spine and orthopedic device companies. NuVasive named Gregory Lucier, chairman and CEO of Life Technologies Corporation, to its board of directors.

Israel-based Mazor Robotics sold a Renaissance spine system to a hospital in the southeastern U.S., making a total of 11 systems at hospitals in the region.

Smith & Nephew stock prices have been up nearly 25 percent this year, solidifying the orthopedic implant maker's economic recovery and leading the way to further hip, knee and wound care market growth.

Aurora Spine has been granted FDA 510(k) clearance for its ZIP minimally invasive interspinous fusion system, designed to be a pedicle screw alternative. 

Santa Rosa, Calif.-based Osseon Therapeutics announced the appointment of Gary Hogman as regional sales director.

Blue M Medical, a manufacturer of custom medical devices, announced that the company will soon launch its operations in Columbia City, Ind.