IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–joimax®, the Germany-based market leader of technologies and training methods for full-endoscopic, minimally-invasive spinal surgery, is showcasing its Integrated Navigation Tracking & Control System, Intracs®em, at this year’s Global Spine Congress (GSC), which is currently being held in Toronto, Canada. The company is also promoting the system at the annual meeting of the […]
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Medtronic will no longer offer Responsive Orthopedics Implants
Medtronic shuts division aimed at offering lower-cost orthopedic knee replacement implants, manufactured by Responsive Orthopedics, a startup it acquired in 2016 that had aimed to disrupt the market with lower-cost artificial joints and a bundled payment model. Minneapolis-based Responsive, described by Medtronic as a project being worked on by a small team, will be shut […]
U.S.Market: Spine Companies to Follow: Part II
According to iData Research, the global spine market is valued at over $14.4 billion USD and is projected to approach $18 billion by 2023. The largest among the regions is undoubtedly the U.S. market, valued at $7.7 billion in 2017. The US TOP PLAYERS The 10 top spine players in the US market are the […]
Medtronic Enters Into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Titan Spine
DUBLIN – May 9, 2019 – Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), a global leader in medical technology, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which it will acquire Titan Spine, a privately-held titanium spine interbody implant and surface technology company. The boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved the transaction. […]
Alphatec Reports First Quarter 2019 Financial Results and Corporate Highlights
CARLSBAD, Calif., May 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (“ATEC” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ATEC), a provider of innovative spine surgery solutions dedicated to revolutionizing the approach to spine surgery, today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2019, and recent corporate highlights. First Quarter 2019 Financial Highlights Total net revenue […]
Kevin T. Foley MD, Joins nView Medical as Board Director and Investor
SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB) MAY 09, 2019–nView medical develops technology to provide 3D imaging in surgery. The company uses AI image creation algorithms that merge prior information with real-time data gathered during surgery to reduce imaging time and to minimize x-ray radiation. “Since we first met Dr. Foley we realized we shared the same passion […]
Boston Scientific Announces Agreement To Acquire Vertiflex, Inc.
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Vertiflex, Inc., a privately-held company which has developed and commercialized the Superion® Indirect Decompression System, a minimally-invasive device used to improve physical function and reduce pain in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis […]
7 Signs That You Need To Fire Your Outside Product Development Firm
By Lawrence Binder–Chairman at Binder Biomedical, Inc. So, you finally got your medical device project started but you just can’t seem to cross the finish line. From failing prototypes, failing mechanical tests, going over budget, to slipping timelines… your medical device development firm is failing you. If you are an OEM, you start to wonder […]
WishBone Medical Acquires Indiana Based Spinal Systems Company
WARSAW, Ind., May 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WishBone Medical is pleased to announce the recent purchase of CSpine, Inc., an Indiana based company that designs, develops and manufactures spine and orthopedic implants and instruments. As WishBone’s third strategic, vertically-integrated acquisition announcement made in the past six months, CSpine provides the capabilities to enter a […]
Fuse Medical Reports First Quarter 2019 Results
RICHARDSON, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fuse Medical, Inc., (OTCPK: FZMD), a distributor and an emerging manufacturer of medical devices for the orthopedic and spine marketplace, announced that it has filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019, with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Christopher […]
BIOMECH Paonan to Showcase NEST Interbody System at Global Spine Congress 2019
BIOMECH Paonan will feature their new NEST 3D printing Titanium Interbody System, the Trend II innovative Spinal Fixation System, and the more successful stories with Rocker, the Interspinous Process Distractor System at the Global Spine Congress 2019 in Toronto, Canada. Exhibit Period: May 16-18, 2019 Venue: Metro Toronto Convention Centre – MTCC Time: 16th May, 8.00 – 19.30 […]
Orthofix Reports First Quarter 2019 Results
LEWISVILLE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 6, 2019– Orthofix Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:OFIX) today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019. Net sales were $109.1 million, earnings per share (“EPS”) was $0.05 and adjusted EPS was $0.27. “For the first quarter, our top and bottom line results were slightly better than anticipated and we remain confident about our expected sales acceleration […]
Alphatec Announces Commercial Launch Of PLIF IdentiTi™ Posterior Straight Porous Titanium Interbody System Implant And AlphaGRAFT® DBM Fiber
CARLSBAD, Calif., May 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (“ATEC” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ATEC), a medical device company dedicated to revolutionizing the approach to spine surgery, announced today the commercial releases of its PLIF IdentiTi-PS Porous Titanium Interbody Implant System for Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Procedures (PLIFs) and its AlphaGRAFT Demineralized Bone […]
U.S.Market: Spine Companies to Follow: Part I
According to iData Research, the global spine market is valued at over $14.4 billion USD and is projected to approach $18 billion by 2023. The largest among the regions is undoubtedly the U.S. market, valued at $7.7 billion in 2017. The US TOP PLAYERS The 10 top spine players in the US market are the […]
SAGICO’s Growth Expands Post the Annual AANS Scientific Meeting
TAMPA, FLA. (PRWEB) MAY 01, 2019–Spinal Analytics & Geometrical Implant Co. (SAGICO), an innovative spinal implant company, announced today that SAGICO has expanded its active surgeon base to include seven states with the eighth state currently on the surgical rotation schedule for May. The growth of SAGICO continues with a level mixture of orthopedic surgeons […]
DiFusion Announces Data for ZFUZE Immuno-Stealth Surgical Polymer
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DiFusion Technologies, Inc. today announced promising data for the company’s ZFUZE Immuno-Stealth™ Surgical Polymer. The data and the importance of the immune system response in new technologies such as ZFUZE were debated at the Castellvi Spine Symposium in Key West in April. Stephen Badylak, DVM, MD, PhD, Deputy Director of the McGowan Institute […]
Globus Medical Reports First Quarter 2019 Results
AUDUBON, Pa., May 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE:GMED), a leading musculoskeletal solutions company, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019. Worldwide sales were $182.9 million, an increase of 4.9% as reported First quarter net income was $33.2 million, a decrease of 16.0% Diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.33 and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.36 […]
New Study Strongly Supports the Safety of Centinel Spine’s prodisc® C Cervical Total Disc Replacement System
NEW YORK, May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Centinel Spine®, LLC, the largest privately-held spine company focused on anterior column reconstruction, today announced findings of a new study first presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for the Advancement of Spinal Surgery (3-5 April 2019, Anaheim, CA). Jack E. Zigler, MD (Texas Health Center […]
NuVasive Straightens Up to Start 2019
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool May 2, 2019–NuVasive (NASDAQ: NUVA) has been at the forefront of medical advancements in surgical procedures. With its focus on surgery to treat spinal conditions, NuVasive’s minimally disruptive surgical platform and accessories have played a key role in driving more effective treatment options for patients suffering from these health conditions. […]
RTI Surgical® Announces First Quarter 2019 Results
Deerfield, Ill., May 2, 2019 – RTI Surgical Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RTIX), a global surgical implant company, reported operating results for the first quarter of 2019. First Quarter 2019 Highlights: Revenue of $69.7 million, inclusive of $2.0 million from acquisition of Paradigm Spine Net loss of $9.1 million, inclusive of $9.0 million of net non-recurring […]
SeaSpine Reports First Quarter 2019 Financial Results
CARLSBAD, Calif., May 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SeaSpine Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SPNE), a global medical technology company focused on surgical solutions for the treatment of spinal disorders, announced today financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 and updated its financial outlook for 2019. Summary First Quarter 2019 Financial Results Revenue of $36.2 million, an increase of 9% year-over-year […]
NuVasive Announces First Quarter 2019 Financial Results
SAN DIEGO – May 1, 2019 – NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally integrated solutions, today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2019. First Quarter 2019 Highlights Revenue increased 5.5% to $274.8 million, or 6.4% on a constant currency basis; GAAP operating […]
AIS-C Stand-Alone System Honored as a Finalist in the 2019 Medical Design Excellence Awards
Genesys Spine is pleased to announce that the AIS-C Stand Alone System has been selected as a finalist in the Implant & Tissue Replacement Products category of the 21st Annual Medical Design Excellence Awards competition. The 2019 winners will be announced at the MDEA Ceremony on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in conjunction with the MD&M East […]
Life Spine Announces Continued Revenue Growth of SIMPACT® Sacroiliac Fixation 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 that they exited Q1 of 2019 at a month-over-month sales growth rate of 73% in 2019 for the SIMPACT Sacroiliac Joint Fixation system. “Sacroiliac Joint dysfunction is a debilitating condition […]
Did you Know that there are at least 60 Lateral Cages in the market?
The Lumbar Lateral Cage surgery for many years has been a growing trend. According to Allied Market Research, the global interbody fusion cage market was valued at $1,818 million in 2016, and is expected to reach $2,309 million by 2023 at a CAGR of 3.4% during the forecast period. The lateral approach LLIF (Lateral Lumbar […]
Safe Orthopaedics announces its 2018 results and its revenues for the first quarter of 2019
Eragny-sur-Oise, France, April 26, 2019 – SAFE ORTHOPAEDICS (Paris:SAFOR) (FR0012452746 – SAFOR), a company specializing in the design and marketing of single-use implants and instruments for the minimally invasive treatment of spine fracture pathologies, today announced its 2018 annual results and its sales for the first quarter of 2019. The 2018 Registration Document including Safe Orthopaedics’ […]
Centinel Spine prodisc Total Disc Replacement Patients Team Together at Zurich Classic
New York, NY, April 25, 2019 –Centinel Spine®, LLC, the largest privately-held spine company focused on anterior column reconstruction, today announced that six-time PGA Tour Winner, Rory Sabbatini, and four-time PGA Tour Winner, Brian Gay have teamed up to play together during the Zurich Classic two-man PGA team event at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La […]