• K2M (Leesburg, Virginia) reported the launch of its Range spinal system. This system combines the newest versions of the MESA and DENALI spinal systems and includes instruments designed to enhance the surgeon’s ability to address complex spinal pathologies such as scoliosis, which is a deforming or abnormal curvature of the spine. The RANGE spinal system is designed to provide surgeons with the ability to make an array of inter-operative decisions for spinal correction based on both the patient’s pathology and the instruments and implants the system offers. RANGE includes the next profile MESA locking technology, as well as the DENALI set screw-based system that enables surgeons to address both upper and lower back surgeries. Newer instruments were also added to the combination to make treating complex pathologies a faster, easier and more efficient process when addressing pediatric, adolescent and adult patients. K2M is a spinal device company that develops simplified solutions for the treatment of complex spinal pathologies and procedures.

• Reliant Technologies (Mountain View, California) reported that its Fraxel re:pair laser system has received FDA clearance for ablation, coagulation and skin resurfacing, based on ongoing results from two rounds of clinical trials. The system provides fractional deep dermal ablation (FDDA) treatment, which leads to tissue contraction, tightening and collagen remodeling. The Fraxel re:pair laser removes and eliminates aged and damaged skin without the prolonged downtime and adverse reactions associated with conventional ablative resurfacing lasers (also known as CO2 or erbium YAG lasers) and surgical procedures. The Fraxel re:pair laser combines benefits of conventional CO2 resurfacing with the safety of fractional photothermolysis. Reliant Technologies makes fractional resurfacing and aesthetic laser skin treatments.