Today, in this first part, we highlight 10 companies. We consider that they have portfolios and products of great interest. There are more companies that we would like to include in this list. For this reason, next week we will publish the second part with additional 10 companies.
US Spine Market
The major factors attributing to the growth of the North America spinal surgery market are advancements in technology in spinal surgery equipment, growing aging and obese population.The growing number of spinal deformities, and the increasing demand for noninvasive spinal surgery procedures are key elements driving the growth of the market for North America spinal surgery. Market trends focus on technology including robotics and navigation as well as expandable and 3d printed cages.
Spine Market
The U.S. spinal implants market can be valued at $5.8 billion. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.5%.
Competition
The United States market is led by Medtronic, followed by DePuy Synthes, Nuvasive, Stryker and Globus Medical, Zimmer, Seaspine, ATEC, and Braun Aesculap.However, in addition to these key players, there are more than 150 American implant companies with smaller market shares, but in many cases with significant growth and innovative product portfolios.
US Companies to Know..!
1.- Centinel Spine
Centinel Spine®, LLC is the largest privately-held spine company focused on anterior column reconstruction. The company offers a continuum of trusted, brand-name motion-preserving and fusion solutions backed by over 30 years of clinical success—providing the most robust and clinically-proven Total Disc Replacement and Integrated Interbody™ portfolios in the world.
The company began operations in 2008 through the merger-acquisition of two pioneering medical device companies—Raymedica, LLC and Surgicraft, LTD. In 1988, UK-based Surgicraft launched the first Stand-Alone/No Profile® anterior lumbar interbody fusion device in the world, which was the basis for future generations of the market-leading Integrated Interbody technology platform known today as STALIF®. Today, Centinel Spine still embraces the pioneering culture developed at both originating companies and continues its corporate mission to become the worldwide leading company addressing spinal disease anteriorly with the widest breadth and depth of technology platforms.
The company recently acquired the prodisc® Total Disc Replacement Technology Platform—the most extensive cervical and lumbar motion-preserving reconstruction portfolio available today. With the addition of prodisc, Centinel Spine stands alone as the only company with comprehensive motion-preserving and fusion solutions for both cervical and lumbar anterior column reconstruction.For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.CentinelSpine.com.
Comments: Very nice Stand-Alone cages.Great team very experienced! Very complete and proved motion-preserved devices for lumbar and cervical.
2.- Genesys Spine
Founded in December of 2009, Genesys Spine’s mission was to bring a suite of medical implants and instruments with novel characteristics into a mature spinal fusion market. Since that time, Genesys has released four new FDA cleared product lines with several other products in various stages of the design and development cycle. Genesys has also developed several proprietary instruments to aid in the use of its products. All of Genesys’ inaugural products including our system specific instruments, have garnered very positive feedback from the marketplace. Our implants, with their proprietary features, all remain within existing parameters for today’s current reimbursement codes.
Comments: We can highlight the new 3D Semafour boxes, its TiLock system with modular option and Mis as well as the SI joint fusion system that this year has just made some outstanding results (https://thespinemarketgroup.com/genesys-spine-is-pleased-to-announce-a-record-year-for-their-si-joint-division/).For more information please visit: http://www.genesysspine.com
3.- Astura Medical
Astura Medical was formed in 2014 with the objective of creating a disciplined, multi-phased approach to developing, manufacturing, and distributing medical devices. With surgeon input and feedback at every stage of development, Astura has created an extensive line of devices of the highest quality and sleekest design.The two essential pillars that contribute to Astura Medical’s success are high quality products and robust distribution channels. These pillars, combined with passion and innovation, are what drive the Astura team to achieve great success with developing devices and entering them into the Orthopedic Spine market.
Comments: In a few years this company has developed a broad portfolio of high quality products. We can highlight many such as the Sirion screwed lateral box or the Alif Capitan or the Olimpic system with MIS options and for deformity.http://asturamedical.com
4.-CoreLink
CoreLink was born out of four decades of manufacturing surgical instruments and implants in a variety of medical fields. They are driven by a deep desire to produce the highest quality spinal implant and instrument systems on the market. In complete control of the process, from initial design to delivery into the operating room, they offer a unique advantage to fulfill the needs of the surgeon, facility, distributor, and most importantly, the patient.
Comments: CoreLink has quite a wide portfolio that includes a complete Lateral fusion system, 3D cages, deformity , MIS ,midline systems and more. http://www.corelinksurgical.com
5.-Camber Spine Technologies
Camber Spine was founded in December 2010 by Medtech industry veterans Daniel Pontecorvo, Robert Morris and Seth Anderson. Camber Spine Technologies is dedicated to the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of a range of FDA approved specialized products for spinal surgery, endoscopic hand and extremity surgery including vertebral implant systems. Additionally we are a distributor for a wide range of associated products for spine surgery.
Comments: Wide range of implants.We highlight the portfolio of interbody cages with state-of-the-art manufacturing 3-D printing. Camber Spine now has 20 products with 510(k) clearances and over 28 active or issued patents, including two award-winning products. http://www.cambermedtech.com
6.-Life Spine
Life Spine, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets medical devices for orthopedic and neurosurgery communities worldwide. The company focuses on the provision of products for the surgical treatment of spine disorders. Life Spine was founded in 2003 and is based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
Comments: This company has a full range of products. We highlight the variety of expandable boxes that it has, including the PROLIFT lateral cages. http://www.lifespine.com
7.-MiRus™
MiRus™ a privately held medical device company launched in 2016, is focused on the design of innovative solutions for the treatment of spinal and orthopaedic degeneration and deformities. MiRus provides pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative solutions utilizing our proprietary alloy, innovative implant designs, groundbreaking surgical navigation and advanced analytics to improve outcomes over the continuum of care.
Comments: From MiRUS we can highlight its award-winning MIS Europa system, as well as the expandable and 3D printed cages. They also include a Complete Lateral Solution with the lateral cage MiRus 3DR™ LLIF and Lateral Retractor. http://www.mirusmed.com
8.- Spinal Elements
Spinal Elements is a privately held technology-driven company headquartered in Carlsbad, California. A leading designer, developer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative medical devices used in spinal surgical procedures. Spinal Elements combines leading medical device technologies, biologics and instrumentation to create positive surgical outcomes that exceed surgeon and patient expectations. The company markets a complete portfolio of advanced spinal implant technologies.
Comments: Spinal elements is a company that has been growing in recent years with fairly balanced portfolio. They have opted for Ti-Bond technology (PEEK Interbody With Porous Titanium Coating) in their range of interbody cages. They have among their products a system of deformities as well as a complete lateral system that includes the Katana separator. https://www.spinalelements.com
9.-Spine Wave
Spine Wave was founded in February 2001 by former Sofamor Danek executives Mark LoGuidice and John Pafford. Since then, the Company has grown by delivering meaningful solutions to real clinical challenges. As a result, Spine Wave has become the innovation leader in expandable and less-invasive spinal technologies with a broad and differentiated product and intellectual property portfolio.Today, the Company continues that tradition of focused development and commercialization of clinical solutions for large fast-growing spinal market segments.
Comments: Spine Wave has a very broad portfolio that covers almost all pathologies. It has some very innovative solutions especially with its posterior and lateral platforms. https://www.spinewave.com
10.-Vy Spine™
Vy Spine™, LLC was created through active internal development and the licensing of various proven technologies using innovative materials and designs. Our comprehensive line of core spine products and our newly developed specialty products allow us to meet the needs of both health care providers and surgeons. We continuously strive to outpace the competition by collaborating with key spine innovators while providing a flexible, cost-effective approach to spine care.
Comments: This company is not very well known yet, although it has a very interesting and innovative range of products. We can highlight its range of cages as well as its lumbar thoracic system that has many options for implants and connectors. https://vyspine.com