Today, I would like to share this short reflection on the importance of service, what it means, and how crucial it is for the success of a spine rep: In today's busy world, it's really important to get things done quickly and efficiently, whether it's at work or in our personal lives. Surgeons have a tough job—they have to meet with patients, … [Read More...] about Streamlining Surgeons’ Workflows or How to Become a Successful Spine Representative!
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PathKeeper Surgical enters into know-how agreement with Mayo Clinic for low-radiation pediatric spine surgery
KFAR SABA, Israel, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PathKeeper Surgical, an Israeli medical technology company committed to advancing surgical solutions through innovative camera and machine learning technologies, announced it has entered into a know-how agreement with Mayo Clinic to research radiation levels in pediatric spine surgeries. The research will focus on reducing … [Read More...] about PathKeeper Surgical enters into know-how agreement with Mayo Clinic for low-radiation pediatric spine surgery
Centinel Spine® to Sponsor Major Worldwide Live Webinar Symposium on Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
WEST CHESTER, Pa., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centinel Spine®, LLC ("the Company"), the leading global medical device company focused exclusively on treating cervical and lumbar spinal disease with the most complete and clinically-proven total disc replacement (TDR) technology platform in the world (prodisc®), today announced that it will sponsor an upcoming major worldwide live … [Read More...] about Centinel Spine® to Sponsor Major Worldwide Live Webinar Symposium on Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
Aurora Spine Corporation Celebrates Second Anniversary of Initial Implantation of the World’s First Bone Density Matched DEXA-C Cervical Interbody Fusion Device
CARLSBAD, Calif., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aurora Spine Corporation (“Aurora Spine” or the “Company”) (TSXV: ASG) (OTCQB: ASAPF), a manufacturer of innovative spinal implants announced today that it has completed the second full year of implantation of the world’s first patient-bone-density matched interbody device, the cervical interbody DEXA-C. Trent Northcutt, CEO and President at … [Read More...] about Aurora Spine Corporation Celebrates Second Anniversary of Initial Implantation of the World’s First Bone Density Matched DEXA-C Cervical Interbody Fusion Device
Outcomes of a Posterior Approach to SI Joint Fusion with LinQ™ Reflect Clinical Efficacy and Durability at 12 Months
TAMPA, Fla., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Final data from a landmark study on PainTEQ's posterior approach SI joint fusion with the LinQ™ implant revealed improved pain and function scores and an excellent safety profile at 12 months post-operation. The Single Arm, Multicenter, Prospective, Clinical Study on a Minimally Invasive Posterior Sacroiliac Fusion Allograft … [Read More...] about Outcomes of a Posterior Approach to SI Joint Fusion with LinQ™ Reflect Clinical Efficacy and Durability at 12 Months
First Implantation of the MOVE®-C Cervical Artificial Disc Prosthesis from NGMedical GmbH in Mexico
NONNWEILER, SAARLAND, GERMANY, March 19, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- NGMedical GmbH, a medical device manufacturer exclusively focused on creating innovative technologies for spinal application, announces the first implantation of its MOVE®-C cervical artificial disc replacement in Mexico. MOVE®-C combines the features of a second-generation viscoelastic disc prosthesis with the simple … [Read More...] about First Implantation of the MOVE®-C Cervical Artificial Disc Prosthesis from NGMedical GmbH in Mexico
Lucas Vitale Joins Orthofix as Chief People and Business Operations Officer
LEWISVILLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Orthofix Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:OFIX), a leading global spine and orthopedics company, today announced that Lucas Vitale has joined the company in the newly created role of Chief People and Business Operations Officer. Vitale most recently served as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at ReNAgade Therapeutics, a venture backed pharmaceutical company, and … [Read More...] about Lucas Vitale Joins Orthofix as Chief People and Business Operations Officer
Carlsmed Raises $52.5M in Series C Financing to Advance Personalized Spine Surgery
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carlsmed, an AI-enabled personalized surgery Medtech company, announced today a $52.5M Series C funding round co-led by B Capital and U.S. Venture Partners. These proceeds will be used to accelerate the commercialization of the aprevo® personalized spine surgery platform for lumbar fusion procedures and the development of aprevo® for cervical fusions, which will … [Read More...] about Carlsmed Raises $52.5M in Series C Financing to Advance Personalized Spine Surgery
Spineart Secures more than CHF20 Million in Convertible Financing Following Completion of BAGUERA®C IDE Studies Enrollment
GENEVA, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spineart, a global spine specialist working with surgeons to accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, has successfully raised a CHF20 million convertible financing. The funding comes on the heels of the completion of enrollment in the two BAGUERA®C IDE studies, underlining Spineart's commitment to advancing spinal surgery … [Read More...] about Spineart Secures more than CHF20 Million in Convertible Financing Following Completion of BAGUERA®C IDE Studies Enrollment
Eminent Spine’s 3D Titanium Anterior Lumbar Stand-Alone System Usage Report and Clinical Study
Plano, TX, March 14, 2024 --(PR.com)-- Eminent Spine received 510(K) approval of their 3D Titanium Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Stand-Alone System in October of 2022. Since then, Eminent Spine has had a total of 102 3D Titanium ALIF Stand-Alone implants used in procedures in patients who were candidates for an Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Of these 102 implants, 62 have been used since … [Read More...] about Eminent Spine’s 3D Titanium Anterior Lumbar Stand-Alone System Usage Report and Clinical Study
(UPDATED 2024): +70 Corpectomy Devices to Know..!
Corpectomy systems provide a solution for stabilization of the spine in skeletally mature patients to replace a diseased, collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to tumor, osteomyelitis, trauma (i.e. fracture), or for reconstruction following corpectomy performed to achieve decompression of the spinal cord and neural tissues in degenerative disorders. The system is offered in static and … [Read More...] about (UPDATED 2024): +70 Corpectomy Devices to Know..!
Coverage Momentum Continues for Lumbar Total Disc Replacement as the Top Commercial Payer in Washington Establishes Positive Coverage
WEST CHESTER, Pa., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centinel Spine®, LLC ("the Company"), the leading global medical device company focused exclusively on treating cervical and lumbar spinal disease with the most complete and clinically-proven total disc replacement (TDR) technology platform in the world (prodisc®), today announced significant expansion of coverage for lumbar TDR … [Read More...] about Coverage Momentum Continues for Lumbar Total Disc Replacement as the Top Commercial Payer in Washington Establishes Positive Coverage
Astura Medical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance For The Dominion Expandable Corpectomy System
IRVING, TX – February 16, 2024 –Astura Medical, a leader in innovative spinal surgery technologies, is proud to announce that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Dominion Expandable Corpectomy System. Designed with patient outcomes in mind, the Dominion Expandable Corpectomy System features state-of-the-art, expandable columns with modular adjustable endplates that allow for a … [Read More...] about Astura Medical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance For The Dominion Expandable Corpectomy System
Spine Surgery with Apple! First surgery using the Vision Pro in London!
In a groundbreaking development, surgeons in the UK have ushered in a new era of medical innovation by utilizing Apple's cutting-edge virtual reality goggles to conduct a spinal operation for the first time. The pioneering procedure, used at the Cromwell Hospital in London, marks a significant leap forward in surgical technology and has the potential to revolutionize healthcare practices … [Read More...] about Spine Surgery with Apple! First surgery using the Vision Pro in London!
Spineart Completes Enrollment in the Baguera®C IDE trial for Two-Level Cervical Disc Replacement
GENEVA, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spineart SA, manufacturer of the BAGUERA®C Cervical Disc Prosthesis, today announced it has completed enrollment in its U.S. IDE trial studying the BAGUERA®C Cervical Disc Prosthesis in patients with cervical disc disease at two contiguous levels between C3 to C7 compared to a commercially marketed cervical disc implant. The multi-center, … [Read More...] about Spineart Completes Enrollment in the Baguera®C IDE trial for Two-Level Cervical Disc Replacement
Medtronic advances data-driven spine solutions with AI-powered patient reported outcomes
Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology, announced today the launch of the new UNiD™ ePRO service in the United States. This solution will change the way patient outcomes are collected for spine surgeons, reducing the burden on clinic staff and patients. Medtronic has partnered with OBERD, a leading practice intelligence data collection company, to provide spine surgeons with an … [Read More...] about Medtronic advances data-driven spine solutions with AI-powered patient reported outcomes
Xtant Medical Increases Revolving Credit Facility to $17 Million with MidCap Financial
BELGRADE, Mont., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: XTNT), a global medical technology company focused on surgical solutions for the treatment of spinal disorders, today announced that the Company’s revolving credit agreement with MidCap Financial Trust (“MidCap”) was amended to increase the commitment from $8.0 million to $17.0 million. The Company’s … [Read More...] about Xtant Medical Increases Revolving Credit Facility to $17 Million with MidCap Financial
SurGenTec® Receives FDA Clearance for OsteoFlo® HydroPutty™, a Hydrophilic Synthetic Bone Graft
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SurGenTec, a pioneering medical device company specializing in orthopedic and spine technologies, proudly announces the first implantations and 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its revolutionary OsteoFlo HydroPutty Synthetic Bone Graft. OsteoFlo HydroPutty represents a significant advancement in bone graft technology, … [Read More...] about SurGenTec® Receives FDA Clearance for OsteoFlo® HydroPutty™, a Hydrophilic Synthetic Bone Graft
IMPLANET reports its 2023 full-year results
Bordeaux, Boston, March 6, 2024 – 7:30 am CET: IMPLANET (Euronext Growth: ALIMP, FR0013470168, eligible for PEA-PME equity savings plan), a medical technology company specialized in implants for orthopedic surgery and the distribution of technological medical equipment, today announced its 2023 full-year results, as of December 31, 2023, as approved by the Board of Directors on March 5, … [Read More...] about IMPLANET reports its 2023 full-year results
What is artificial intelligence Already Doing in the Spinal Field? Which AI Companies Are Worth Following?
These days, everyone's talking about artificial intelligence (AI) all the time. But most of us do not know yet what is available today and which are the benefits that the AI offers in the spinal field: Which companies should you keep an eye on in the AI landscape? … [Read More...] about What is artificial intelligence Already Doing in the Spinal Field? Which AI Companies Are Worth Following?
Orthofix Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results
LEWISVILLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Orthofix Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:OFIX) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023, and issued guidance for the full year 2024. Fourth quarter net sales were $200.4 million, an increase of 64% on a reported basis and 7% on a pro forma constant currency basis. Net loss was $(22.2) million and earnings per … [Read More...] about Orthofix Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results
SpineGuard reaches a significant regulatory milestone to strenghthen its PediGuard® offering in China
SpineGuard (FR0011464452 – ALSGD), an innovative company that deploys its DSG® (Dynamic Surgical Guidance) unique sensing technology using electrical conductivity local measurement in real time to secure and streamline the placement of bone implants, today announces a key progress in its Chinese regulatory plan with the submission to the Chinese authorities (NMPA) of a file seeking clearance … [Read More...] about SpineGuard reaches a significant regulatory milestone to strenghthen its PediGuard® offering in China
How does the EU Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) impact the Spine Market?
The introduction of the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) by the European Union represents a significant regulatory framework aimed at enhancing patient safety and fostering innovation in the medical device industry. The primary objective is to ensure that all medical devices undergo stringent evaluations to guarantee their safety, a goal with unanimous support among potential patients. However, … [Read More...] about How does the EU Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) impact the Spine Market?