A former DePuy Synthes (Johnson & Johnson) sales representative was indicted this week for allegedly defrauding a Boston-area hospital. He is accused of having falsely documented invoices sent to the hospital billing department claiming to have sold spinal products more expensive than they bought and in larger quantities. As a result, the hospital was substantially … [Read more...] about Former Spine Sales Rep from Depuy Synthes Arrested for Defrauding Boston Hospital
How have the Leading Spine companies performed in this First Quarter of 2023?
The acquisition of Nuvasive by Globus Medical last February, has undoubtedly been the big news in the first quarter of 2023. This action will change market shares and leadership positions. Another fact to consider is the consequence of the merger of Orthofix with Seaspine, which places them among the top 5 in the world spine market. As we see in chart 1, according to the … [Read more...] about How have the Leading Spine companies performed in this First Quarter of 2023?
NuVasive’s Early Beginnings! The Story told by its Founder!
June 2023 by Jim Marino--There are only a few parties who are familiar with the earliest beginnings of NuVasive. I am one of them, as I was the founder and I gave the company its name. Initially, the early inventive concepts that germinated NuVasive were developed from my interests in arthroscopy and spine surgery. I was one of the early resident-trained arthroscopists in … [Read more...] about NuVasive’s Early Beginnings! The Story told by its Founder!
TiLock Cortical Spinal System
Posterior spine fusion with screw fixation is a common and reliable method of instrumentation of the spine for a variety of spine pathologies when the ultimate aim of surgery is the fixation of the spine to allow bony fusion. The mainstay of this kind of surgery has been the use of pedicle screw fixation. The trajectory of pedicle screws aims to transverse the pedicle down its … [Read more...] about TiLock Cortical Spinal System
Ventotene
Features: About Tsunami Medical The company has been founded in 1997 as a subcontractor of some big manufacturing companies of invasive diagnostic devices. Over the years we bought the Bloodline trade mark, very well known in the Biopsy market, especially in south America, Europe and Russia. Since 2010 the company has been focusing on Additive … [Read more...] about Ventotene
Trend II
TREND II system provide various screw options for the open and minimally invasive spine surgery. Multi thread lead enhances pedicle fixation and promotes rapid insertion. Trend II ensure more secure, reliable and stabilize surgery procedure. Time to create the new trend! Features: About BIOMECH Biomech is one the best orthopedic company in Taiwan for 27 years, … [Read more...] about Trend II
ART Fixation System
The combination of a four-ridge thread and a two-ridge thread enables a better anchoring in the pedicle and in the vertebral body. About NGMedical NGMedical combines science and innovation and stands for the development and production of highly innovative implants for spine surgery. In cooperation with experienced surgeons and scientists, we develop and produce motion … [Read more...] about ART Fixation System
Quatro Quad Lead Thoracolumbar Screws
• Distal tip teeth to enable insertion without pedicle prop• Constant thread lead• Cortical thread form support enhanced pedicle fixation• Best pullout performance About Normmed Normmed makes a difference in both domestic and international markets with innovative solutions in its field and progresses on this path. Normmed, which manufactures spinal implants and … [Read more...] about Quatro Quad Lead Thoracolumbar Screws
DIGITAL ANATOMICS
DIGITAL ANATOMICS is a biomedical engineering company. Its know-how includes mechanical engineering, software development and 3D printing. We are bringing engineering resources to healthcare education and practice in order to improve professionals´ performance and so improve people´s wel-being all over the world. Our philosophy is based on the commitment to always find the best … [Read more...] about DIGITAL ANATOMICS
PQx Planificación Quirúrgica
PQX is a healthcare and medical device industry medtech start-up that is deeply committed to innovation. We have developed a surgical planning and navigation web-based platform and mobile app that equip operating rooms with new tools and aid surgeons as they plan and perform surgery. The aim is to achieve EXCELLENCE IN SURGERY. The VEGA Surgical Navigator is our … [Read more...] about PQx Planificación Quirúrgica
TiLock²™ Spinal System
The TiLock² Spinal System is made up of implants for both open and minimally invasive procedures. The system is comprised of pedicle screws, reduction screws, MIS screws, cross-links, hooks, offset connectors, and rod-to-rod connectors with additional products in the pipeline. Features: Hooks –Transverse, Supralaminar, Pedicle, Sublaminar and Infalaminar hooks are … [Read more...] about TiLock²™ Spinal System
KAPHORN
KAPHORN is a side loading posterior osteosynthesis system. Its comprehensive implant range (monoaxial and polyaxial screws, wide range of connectors) allows for different spine correction technics, giving the surgeons the choice of the best treatment. KAPHORN is part of the VEOS-KAPHORN modular platform of implants and instruments, offering a versatile solution to adapt to … [Read more...] about KAPHORN
mont blanc 3D+
The MONT BLANC 3D+ spinal system is a comprehensive instrumentation set for the correction of idiopathic scoliosis using montblanc implants. The MONT BLANC 3D + instrumentation allows a direct and global correction of idiopathic scoliosis using the technique called vertebral coplanar alignment. The MONT BLANC 3D+ system was designed in collaboration with Dr. José Maruenda … [Read more...] about mont blanc 3D+
SmartLoc Evolution Spinal Fixation System
The SmartLoc Spinal Fixation System indications are the following: About A-SPINE The leading spine medical device brand in Taiwan A-SPINE Asia Co., Ltd. (A-SPINE) was founded in 2001. It is the first company in Taiwan to focus on the R&D, design, production, and sales of spine-related medical products. Moreover, the company also sells well-known imported … [Read more...] about SmartLoc Evolution Spinal Fixation System
Towerfix Deformity Correction-Pedifix Posterior Thoracolumbar Fixation System
The Towerfix Deformity Correction System offers even greater options for surgeons treating patients with spinal deformity. When surgically treating a variety of thoracolum bar pathologies, the Towerfix Deformity Correction System offers additional implant and instrument options to the Towerfix Spinal Fixation System needed to perform complex spine procedures. Pedifix … [Read more...] about Towerfix Deformity Correction-Pedifix Posterior Thoracolumbar Fixation System
Z-Pedicle Screws
The MIS Z-Pedicle Screw System and the pre-sterilized implants offer surgeons an ideal solution for their indication specific needs (non-cervical spine). The innovative screw design with only one instrument set enable them to efficiently and cost effectively address the most common pathologies. It was designed for a minimally-invasive approach for less tissue disruption, blood … [Read more...] about Z-Pedicle Screws
Erisma®-LP Def
Erisma ™ Deformity is an extension of Erisma ™ -LP. This is a system for the Treatment of thoracolumbar pathologies by modeling techniques in situ, derotation or approximation.The spinal instrumentation Erisma Deformity ™ offers a wide range of pedicle screws and hooks.As Erisma ™ - LP design team has worked to create a device"Top loading" that combines a reduced volume of … [Read more...] about Erisma®-LP Def
PROXIPHIAS™Posterior Fixation System
Prodorth Posterior Fixation is a spine System indicated to thoracolumbar trauma, degenerative and Deformities of the spine. It's indications include: Idiopatique Scoliosis, Deformities of the spine relating to kyphosis, Paralytic scoliosis and oblique status of the pelvis, Instability of deformity, Oblique status of the pelvis and neuromuscular … [Read more...] about PROXIPHIAS™Posterior Fixation System
STRONG Scoliosis
”STRONG Scoliosis” system was designed for correction and stabilization of the thoracolumbar spine. Dedicated for long stabilizations requiring increased implant strength.Low profile screw and ”massive” fixing nut ensure safe and firm stabilization. Transpedicular screws with bi-helix thread increase the screw insertion twice-fold, which significantly reduces surgery time while … [Read more...] about STRONG Scoliosis
















