IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The German company joimax®, developer of technologies and training methods for minimally invasive endoscopic spinal surgery, today announced it will introduce the company’s new iLESSYS® Delta system to the market at the 66th Annual Meeting of the German Society of Neurosurgery (DGNC) taking place in Karlsruhe, Germany from June 7-10. iLESSYS Delta, an […]
2015
Integra to Complete Tax-Free Spin-Off of SeaSpine on July 1, 2015
PLAINSBORO, N.J., June 9, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:IART) today announced that the Board of Directors of Integra has approved the separation of SeaSpine Holdings Corporation (“SeaSpine”) from Integra in the form of a tax-free dividend involving the distribution of all outstanding shares of SeaSpine common stock to holders of Integra common stock. […]
EOI Announces the 100th Implantation of FLXfit™ 3D Expandable Cage Performed by Dr. Dom Coric
OR AKIVA, Israel, June 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ –Expanding Orthopedics Inc. (EOI), a privately held medical device company focused on developing and commercializing innovative expandable devices for spine surgery, is excited to announce that Dr. Dom Coric of Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates, has successfully implanted the 100th FLXfit™, world’s only in-situ articulating with lordosis correction […]
ApiFix® elects Ted Bird as Chairman of the Board
CHARLESTON, S.C., June 4, 2015 — ApiFix® Ltd. announced today that it has elected Ted Bird as Chairman of the Board, effective immediately, replacing Zeev Bronfeld. ApiFix® is a commercial-stage company that has developed the CE-marked ApiFix® System — an innovative minimally invasive treatment alternative for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). Mr. Bird is Chief Development […]
Intelligent Implant Systems Announces US Patent Attained for Revolution™ Spinal System
Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) June 03, 2015–Intelligent Implant Systems, LLC is pleased to announce the issuance of US Patent No. 9,044,273, underpinning the Revolution™ Spinal System. Revolution™ is based on improving the thoraco-lumbar spinal fusion implant procedure by eliminating complicated reusable non-sterile instrument trays and replacing them with one easy-to-use disposable instrument tray. The implants, designed […]
Medtronic Swing to Loss in First Quarter After Covidien Deal
Medtronic PLC reported a net loss of $1 million in its first combined quarter with Covidien, largely related to $ 880 million in charges for the Covidien acquisition and a $329 million expense from the resolution of a tax dispute with the Internal Revenue Service. Read more »
Centinel Spine™ Passes 20,000 Implant Milestone with STALIF C® Cervical Integrated Interbody™ Devices
NEW YORK, June 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Centinel Spine, Inc. (Centinel Spine), the pioneer of spinal Stand-Alone, No-Profile®, Integrated Interbody™ devices has now implanted 20,000 STALIF C cervical Integrated Interbody devices. The STALF C device is implanted during cervical fusion procedures to treat degenerative spinal disorders. “This is an important milestone for Centinel Spine and […]
OrthoPediatrics Receives FDA Clearance for ResponseTM Spine System
Warsaw, Indiana, June 1, 2015 – OrthoPediatrics Corp. announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market the ResponseTM Spine System. This system is intended for posterior, non-cervical fixation (pedicle screw fixation T1-S2/ilium and hook fixationT1-L5) in pediatric patients is indicated as an adjunct to fusion to treat Adolescent […]
SI-BONE, Inc. Announces iFuse MIS SI Joint Fusion Gains Support from North American Spine Society (NASS) with Positive Coverage Policy Recommendation
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — SI-BONE, Inc., a medical device company that pioneered the use of the iFuse Implant System®, a minimally invasive surgical (MIS) device indicated for fusion for certain disorders of the sacroiliac (SI) joint, announced that the NorthAmerican Spine Society (NASS) has issued their formal coverage recommendation for MIS […]
SI-BONE, Inc. Announces iFuse MIS SI Joint Fusion Gains Support from North American Spine Society (NASS) with Positive Coverage Policy Recommendation
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — SI-BONE, Inc., a medical device company that pioneered the use of the iFuse Implant System®, a minimally invasive surgical (MIS) device indicated for fusion for certain disorders of the sacroiliac (SI) joint, announced that the NorthAmerican Spine Society (NASS) has issued their formal coverage recommendation for MIS […]
G Surgical Announces FDA Clearance of their PEEK Cervical Spacer
Boulder, CO (May 26, 2015) –G Surgical, a privately held medical device company offering innovative spinal implants, announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration to market their PEEK Cervical Spacer. The PEEK Cervical Spacer adds to the company’s portfolio and compliments the T-Lok Anterior Cervical System which […]
Providence Medical Technology Launches DTRAX® Bone Screws to U.S. Market
Lafayette, CA (PRWEB) May 29, 2015–Providence Medical Technology, Inc. today announced the full commercial launch of DTRAX Bone Screws in the U.S. market.“This release represents an important step in broadening our platform of innovative, single-use instruments and implants for cervical fusion,” commented Jeff Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Providence Medical Technology. “Cervical fusion and indirect […]
Dymicron, Inc., Announces the First Human Implantation of their Triadyme-CTM Cervical Total Disc Replacement Device in Cyprus
(PRWEB) May 28, 2015–Orem, UT—Dymicron, Inc., (dymicron.com) confirmed the successful completion of their first in-human surgeries using their unique Triadyme-C cervical total disc replacement device. The two surgeries were performed by noted surgeon Dr. William D. Smith at the American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery (AIMIS) in Cyprus.“The patients are responding well to the implantation […]
Economic Analysis Shows Kiva® VCF Treatment System Offers Substantial Cost and Resource Savings for Hospitals
SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Benvenue Medical, Inc., a developer of minimally invasive solutions for spine repair, today announced that the Kiva® VCF Treatment System, a novel implant for treating vertebral compression fractures (VCFs), resulted in substantial cost and resource savings in the hospital setting over balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) — the current standard of care — in […]
Economic Analysis Shows Kiva® VCF Treatment System Offers Substantial Cost and Resource Savings for Hospitals
SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Benvenue Medical, Inc., a developer of minimally invasive solutions for spine repair, today announced that the Kiva® VCF Treatment System, a novel implant for treating vertebral compression fractures (VCFs), resulted in substantial cost and resource savings in the hospital setting over balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) — the current standard of care — in […]
SI-BONE, Inc. Appoints Laura Francis Chief Financial Officer and Closes Additional Round of Growth Capital
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — SI-BONE, Inc., a medical device company that pioneered the use of the iFuse Implant System, a minimally invasive surgical (MIS) device indicated for fusion for certain disorders of the sacroiliac (SI) joint, announced today that Laura Francis has joined the company as chief financial officer effective immediately. […]
NuVasive Appoints Gregory T. Lucier Chief Executive Officer
SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwired – May 26, 2015) – NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA) (“NuVasive” or the “Company”), a leading medical device company focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions, today announced that Gregory T. Lucier has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Lucier, who has been serving as Interim Chief Executive […]
VertiFlex®, Inc. Announces FDA PMA Approval for the Superion® Interspinous Spacer
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–VertiFlex®, Inc., a leading innovator of advanced minimally invasive interventions for spinal stenosis, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a PMA Approval Order for the company’s Superion® Interspinous Spacer System, clearing the way for commercialization in the United States. The Approval Order follows a February FDA […]
Bloomfield Hills doctor in fraudulent spinal surgeries pleads guilty
Detroit — A Bloomfield Hills neurosurgeon accused of performing unnecessary spinal surgeries pleaded guilty Friday in federal court to health care fraud in two separate criminal cases.Dr. Aria Sabit, 39, admitted Friday before U.S. District Judge Paul Borman that his actions caused physical pain to his patients in both Michigan and California between 2010 and […]
Bloomfield Hills doctor in fraudulent spinal surgeries pleads guilty
Detroit — A Bloomfield Hills neurosurgeon accused of performing unnecessary spinal surgeries pleaded guilty Friday in federal court to health care fraud in two separate criminal cases.Dr. Aria Sabit, 39, admitted Friday before U.S. District Judge Paul Borman that his actions caused physical pain to his patients in both Michigan and California between 2010 and […]
China’s Weigao and Britain´s Invibio Collaborate on Spinal Implant Development And Market Introduction
Thornton Cleveleys (UK), May 21, 2015 – China’s largest manufacturer of implants and related surgical instruments for traumatology and spine surgery, Weigao Orthopaedic Device, is offering a spinal stabilisation system called “Tulip”, which uses semi-rigid rods made from PEEK-OPTIMA® to bridge the gap between rigid and dynamic systems. The system is indicated when one to […]
First Operation Worldwide with Individualized 3D Printed Cervical Titanium Implant
TUTTLINGEN, Germany, May 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ –For the first time a patient with a degenerative cervical spine problem has been treated with an anatomically adapted 3D printed titanium fusion implant.The operation was planned and executed by Uwe Spetzger, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery of the Klinikum Karlsruhe in Germany. He is the […]
CE mark and FDA clearance in the United States for new JAZZ diameters
Bordeaux, Boston, May 19, 2015 – IMPLANET (Euronext: IMPL, FR0010458729, PEA-PME eligible), a medical technology company specializing in vertebral and knee-surgery implants, todayannounces that it has obtained regulatory clearance from the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to market its 3.5 mm, 4.0 mm, 4.5 mm and 6 mm JAZZ rods in the United States and […]
U.S. Spine Navigation System Market Set to Expand Through Product Innovation; Led by Medtronic
Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) May 19, 2015–According to a recently published report by iData Research (http://www.idataresearch.com), the use of navigation systems for spinal surgeries is expected to increase as technological innovations improve imaging modalities and navigation software. These improvements will expand the application of these systems to a wider range of spinal procedures, resulting in overall […]
U.S. Spine Navigation System Market Set to Expand Through Product Innovation; Led by Medtronic
Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) May 19, 2015–According to a recently published report by iData Research (http://www.idataresearch.com), the use of navigation systems for spinal surgeries is expected to increase as technological innovations improve imaging modalities and navigation software. These improvements will expand the application of these systems to a wider range of spinal procedures, resulting in overall […]
Orthofix International Reports First Quarter 2015 Financial Results
LEWISVILLE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Orthofix International N.V. (NASDAQ:OFIX) (the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”), a diversified, global medical device company focused on developing and delivering innovative repair and regenerative solutions to the spine and orthopedic markets, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015. First Quarter Summary Net sales were $89.8 million. […]
SI-BONE, Inc. Announces INSITE RCT Recipient of Leon L. Wiltse Award for Best Overall Paper at the 2015 ISASS Annual Meeting
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — SI-BONE, Inc., a medical device company that pioneered the use of the iFuse Implant System, a minimally invasive surgical (MIS) device indicated for fusion for certain disorders of the sacroiliac (SI) joint, announced that results from the INSITE study, presented at this year’s Annual International Society for […]