Spine surgery has gone from the pariah of the orthopedic industry to that sector's fastest growing segment. Large companies have looked to capitalize on spine's rapid growth by acquiring their way into this space, a pattern of consolidation that has left the industry without a major pure play spinal company. SpineVision is looking to fill that void by developing a complete line of spinal products, starting with innovations on core technology, rather than relying on a typical start-up strategy of focusing on a particular device or clinical niche. The company's strategy will bring it immediately into competition with the market leaders' well-established product lines. But SpineVision is counting on experienced management and the current frustration among spine surgeons resulting from recent industry consolidation to attract physicians' attention.

No device-related warning letters were released by the US FDA the week of 22 September.

Created in 2016 by consolidating five European companies, CNS specialist Neuraxpharm is changing hands, with funds advised by global investor Permira paying an undisclosed sum to take control of a business boasting annual revenues of around €460m ($541m) and more than 115 CNS molecules at its disposal.