WARSAW, Ind., Jan. 03, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OrthoPediatrics Corp. (NASDAQ:KIDS), a company exclusively focused on advancing the field of pediatric orthopedics, is pleased to announce the launch of Titanium PediPlates®, the Company’s 24th surgical system. The titanium implant system expands OrthoPediatrics’ already comprehensive physeal tethering offering and includes both O-Plates and I-Plates as well as […]
NEWS
ApiFix Ltd. Announces New Leadership
Misgav, Israel – 2 January 2018 –ApiFix Ltd. (“ApiFix”), a portfolio company of The Trendlines Group Ltd. (“Trendlines”) (SGX: 42T; OTCQX: TRNLY), announced the appointment of Ed Roschakas Chairman of the Board of ApiFix and Paul Mraz as President and CEO of ApiFix. ApiFix provides minimally invasive non-fusion solutions for the treatment of spinal scoliosis. […]
Initial Publication from Prospective, Multi-center Study on SImmetry Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Fusion Shows Significant Reduction in Low Back Pain and Opioid Use at 6 Months
MINNETONKA, Minn., Jan. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Zyga Technology, Inc., a medical device company focused on the design, development and commercialization of minimally invasive devices to treat underserved conditions of the lumbar spine, today announced publication of clinical outcomes for the first 50 patients in the EVoluSIon (EVSI) Clinical Study. This prospective, 40-site, 250-patient trial will evaluate long-term […]
Scientists create spinal disc from mulberry silk
(deccanherald.com)–An Indo-US team of scientists has created an artificial inter-vertebral disc from mulberry silk. Because of its abilities to accurately mimic the human disc that acts as a soft cushion between two vertebra, the artificial biodisc has the potential to replace the metallic or ceramic or collagen-based discs that neuro-surgeons use at the moment to […]
SI-BONE, Inc. Announces Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Raises Clinical Evidence Rating for MIS SI Joint Fusion
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — SI-BONE, Inc., a medical device company that pioneered the use of the iFuse Implant System® (“iFuse”), a minimally invasive surgical (MIS) device indicated for fusion for certain disorders of the sacroiliac (SI) joint, announced that Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), after an extensive review of all […]
SPINEWAY : Capital increase of €1.6M reserved for Tinavi Medical Technologies
SPINEWAY, specialist in surgical implants and instruments for treating disorders of the spinal column (spine), announces the exercise by Tinavi Medical Technologies (a Chinese company) of share purchase warrants representing €1.6M. In accordance with the agreement entered into in September 2016, on 27 December 2017, Spineway’s Board of Directors approved and recorded the completion of a […]
Centinel Spine Completes Acquisition of prodisc Assets
NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Centinel Spine, LLC (CS) is pleased to announce the acquisition of the worldwide assets of the prodisc® Total Disc Replacement portfolio from DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. The prodisc line of products are total disc replacement (TDR) products with the longest history of use globally. The prodisc® portfolio includes prodisc® C and […]
FH Orthopedics announces more than 6,000 spinal disc prostheses sold
(PR NewsChannel) / December 20, 2017 / HEIMSBRUNN, France –FH Orthopedics is proud to announce that sales of its Cervical Prosthesis (CP-ESP®) and Lumbar Prosthesis (LP-ESP®) has exceeded 6,000 units. Designed to replace damaged discs in the cervical (neck) or lumbar (lower back) regions of the spine, CP-ESP and LP-ESP prostheses mimics the function and […]
NuVasive Comments On Expected Impact Of U.S. Tax Reform
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions, announced today the potential implications to its business based on the recent passage by the U.S. Congress and soon-to-occur signing by President Trump of the tax bill, An […]
Life Spine Announces Initial Cases and Multiple Surgeries with the SIMPACT™ Tri-Fin Sacroiliac Joint Fusion System
HUNTLEY, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Life Spine, a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders, announced today the initial cases and multiple surgeries performed with SIMPACT Tri-Fin Sacroiliac Joint Fusion System. “My first surgery with SIMPACT Tri-Fin was seamless and incredibly simple. The procedure was complete in less […]
K2M Introduces World’s First 3D-Printed Expandable Corpectomy Cage with Cervical Spine Indications Following CE Mark of CAPRI® Cervical 3D Expandable Featuring Lamellar 3D Titanium Technology™
LEESBURG, Va., Dec. 20, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K2M Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTWO) (the “Company” or “K2M”), a global leader of complex spine and minimally invasive solutions focused on achieving three-dimensional Total Body Balance™, today announced that it received a CE Mark for its CAPRI® Cervical 3D Expandable Corpectomy Cage System* featuring Lamellar 3D Titanium […]
SpineGuard: 60,000 Spine Surgeries Performed with PediGuard® and DSG™ Devices
PARIS & SAN FRANCISCO–SpineGuard (Paris:ALSGD) (FR0011464452 – ALSGD), an innovative company that designs, develops, and markets disposable medical devices intended to make spine surgery safer, announced today that 60,000 spine procedures have been performed using its family of PediGuard and Dynamic Surgical Guidance (DSG™) equipped devices for accurate pedicle screw placement. The PediGuard product line […]
Zimmer Biomet Announces Appointment of Bryan C. Hanson as President and Chief Executive Officer
WARSAW, Ind., Dec. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, today announced that Bryan C. Hanson has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective today. Daniel P. Florin, who has served as Interim CEO since July 11, 2017, will continue in his […]
Spineology Announces Appointment of Mr. Richard Nigon as New Board of Directors Member
ST. PAUL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spineology Inc., the innovator in anatomy-conserving spine surgery, announced today the appointment of Mr. Richard J. Nigon to its board of directors effective immediately. This appointment expands Spineology’s board to five directors. “We are extremely pleased to have Dick join our board,” said John Booth, CEO of Spineology. “With more than 20 years […]
Why an FDA Panel Shot Down Intrinsic’s Spinal Implant?
(MDDIONLINE.COM) –Although FDA doesn’t have to follow the recommendation of its advisory committees, a negative panel vote is never a good sign for a company hoping to bring a new device to the market. Intrinsic Therapeutic learned the hard way Tuesday that it’s usually best if clinical trials follow the protocol that was initially communicated to […]
UPDATED: Learn about the 77 most relevant MIS Pedicle Screw Systems
UPDATED List of Product Competition:Leading competitors in the U.S. include the most important companies as DePuy Synthes, Globus Medical, or Stryker. But the majority of competitors in the U.S. minimally invasive spine market are small companies with market shares of 2% or less. In 2015, our MIS section counted for less than 50 Companies with […]
The MIS Pedicle Screw Market is Growing. Competition is Fierce. Learn about the 75 most Relevant Systems.
According to iData Research, the U.S. minimally invasive spinal implants market was valued at $1.62 billion in 2016. This is expected to increase over the forecast period at a CAGR of 3.6% to reach $2.08 billion (iData Research). Traditionally, pedicle screw systems have been implanted through open surgery from posterior approach. However, a growing number […]
Medtronic settles states’ probe into Infuse marketing for $12 million
BOSTON (Reuters) – Medtronic Plc has agreed to pay $12 million to resolve claims that the company engaged in a deceptive marketing strategy to promote its Infuse bone graft product used in spinal surgery, the Massachusetts attorney general said on Wednesday.Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey said the settlement will resolve an investigation by her office […]
OrthoPediatrics Corp. Appoints Samuel D. Riccitelli to its Board of Directors
WARSAW, Ind., Dec. 15, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OrthoPediatrics Corp. (“OrthoPediatrics”) (NASDAQ:KIDS), a company exclusively focused on advancing the field of pediatric orthopedics, announced today the appointment of Samuel D. Riccitelli to its Board of Directors as an independent member, effective immediately. The appointment of Mr. Riccitelli brings the Company’s Board to 11 members. Mr. […]
NuVasive Appoints Experienced Spine Executive Michael Piccirillo To Lead New Global Surgeon Education Platform
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions, announced today the expansion of its renowned surgeon education program into a Clinical Professional Development (CPD) global platform for surgeons that integrates surgical training with professional development. This new initiative […]
Surgical Device Maker Xenco Medical Unveils TraumaGPS, the First Trauma Surgery Delivery App for Spinal Implant Systems
SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Xenco Medical, a medical device company transforming surgical procedures and healthcare logistics through its use of materials science in single-use implant systems, announces the release of TraumaGPSTM, the first on-demand trauma surgery delivery app with real-time GPS driver tracking for its disposable implant systems. The Android application developed by Xenco Medical allows surgeons […]
NuVasive To Acquire SafePassage
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions, and SafePassage™, a privately-held provider of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) services, announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which NuVasive will acquire SafePassage. Terms […]
VEXIM Announces the Results of the Simplified Tender Offer Initiated by Stryker
BALMA, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News:VEXIM (Paris:ALVXM), a medical device company specializing in the minimally invasive treatment of vertebral fractures listed on Euronext Growth (FR0011072602 – ALVXM), announces that the simplified public tender offer for the shares and BSAAR warrants of VEXIM (the “offer”), initiated by Stryker France MM Holding SAS (“Stryker”), has closed. The public tender […]
EIT Emerging Implant Technologies Announces Agreement with HCA
ROSWELL, GA (PRWEB) DECEMBER 11, 2017–Emerging Implant Technologies GmbH (EIT), a German medical device manufacturer exclusively focused on creating innovative technologies for spinal application by utilizing additive manufacturing, announces that it has now successfully completed the contracting process with HealthTrust related to an HCA contract and is now able to offer all interbody products for Cervical, […]
Omnia Medical: First PEEK-OPTIMA™ HA Enhanced Vertebral Body Replacement System to Enter US Market
THORNTON CLEVELEYS, UK (PRWEB) DECEMBER 07, 2017–‘Omnia Medical VBR’ has been granted the first US FDA 510(k) clearance for a vertebral body replacement (VBR) system manufactured from PEEK-OPTIMA™ HA Enhanced polymer, from Invibio Biomaterial Solutions, for use in the thoracolumbar spine to replace a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body. This advancement was the result of […]
Camber Spine Announces FDA Clearance Of Spira™-C Open Matrix Cervical Interbody
WAYNE, Pa., Dec. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Camber Spine announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its SPIRA™-C Open Matrix Cervical Interbody device, an innovative interbody fusion implant, second in the SPIRA™ family to employ a novel arched design as well as Surface by Design™ technology. This […]
IMPLANET Announces the Signature of a MOU on a Worldwide Partnership with Korean Company L&K BIOMED
BORDEAUX, France & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News:IMPLANET (Paris:ALIMP) (OTCQX:IMPZY) (Euronext Growth: ALIMP, FR0010458729, PEA-PME eligible; OTCQX: IMPZY), a medical technology company specializing in vertebral and knee-surgery implants, announces that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a view to setting up a strategic partnership with Korean company L&K BIOMED. L&K BIOMED is a company listed […]