Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) May 11, 2015–According to a recently published report by iData Research (http://www.idataresearch.com), the orthopedic stem cell market was the fastest growing orthopedic biomaterial segment in the US. It aims to provide greater osteoinductive and osteogenesis properties compared to other bone grafts, therefore improving bone repair. These stem cells are currently only being […]
2015
Orthopedic Stem Cell Use in the U.S. Projected to Rise as Competition in the Market Intensifies; Led by NuVasive
Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) May 11, 2015–According to a recently published report by iData Research (http://www.idataresearch.com), the orthopedic stem cell market was the fastest growing orthopedic biomaterial segment in the US. It aims to provide greater osteoinductive and osteogenesis properties compared to other bone grafts, therefore improving bone repair. These stem cells are currently only being […]
New Updated MIS Page with The 50 most Important Minimally Invasive Screw Systems
Monday 11th May,– TheSpineMarketGroup.com announces the launch of the Updated MIS Page with the 50 most Important Minimally Invasive Screw devices, including more information and features.Visit: https://www.thespinemarketgroup.com/p/minimally-invasive.html
New Updated MIS Page with The 50 most Important Minimally Invasive Screw Systems
Monday 11th May,– TheSpineMarketGroup.com announces the launch of the Updated MIS Page with the 50 most Important Minimally Invasive Screw devices, including more information and features.Visit: https://thespinemarketgroup.com/p/minimally-invasive.html
TowerLOX ™
TowerLOX ™ Spinal System provides simple and intuitive function in a cannulated pedicle screw system. The smooth and reliable integration of the tower system allows for enhanced control of rod delivery, even in the most challenging anatomical situations. The TowerLOX™ system is a cannulated pedicle screw, tower and rod delivery system. It is complemented with […]
Telluride® MIS
The Telluride MIS Spinal Fixation System has been specifically designed for surgeons who want maximized surgical control with reduced tissue trauma and a more rapid recovery for their patients. A minimally invasive (MIS) posterior thoracolumbar pedicle screw fixation system, the Telluride System uses a muscle sparing (vs. muscle spearing) technique for reduced patient pain and […]
Tiger® MIS
The Tiger® MIS is an Intuitive and simple instrumentation for quick and easy back table assembly. It has a 360 degree locking connection between extension tower and screw for a secure connection, an Intuitive and effective compression/distraction device and an Internal Rod Reduction Option.The cannulated screws options are: Poly-axial, uni-planar, fracture and mono-axial with 5.5mm-10.5mm […]
LinkSPINE Announces FDA (510)k Clearance of FacetLINK Fixation Platform
May 06, 2015–Rockaway, NJ – LinkSPINE, a company focused upon simple, less invasive implants and techniques for spinal surgery, is pleased to announce FDA (510)k Clearance of FacetLINK. FacetLINK uses two screws and a novel plated cross-connector assembly to stabilize the spine following a tissue-sparing midline or microsurgical decompression. The plate assemblies are available in […]
Amedica Corporation Has Significant Upside Potential
Amedica is growing its unique line of silicon nitride implants at about 40%/year because of superior properties over competing implant materials. The global addressable market is estimated to be $38.Read more »
K2M Group Holdings, Inc. Reports First Quarter Revenue Growth of 21% and First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2015 Financial Results; Complex Spine Growth of 19% Year-Over-Year
“K2M’s strong revenue growth in the first quarter of 2015 is a result of our continued focus on introducing innovative spinal products to meet the needs of our surgeon customers around the World,” said President and Chief Executive Officer, Eric Major. “We achieved 19.3% total revenue growth this quarter, driven by strong performance in both […]
Device Maker Accused Of Firing Accountant Over FCA Claims
Law360, Washington (April 28, 2015, 6:48 PM ET) A former accountant at a medical device company said in a threecount complaint in Massachusetts federal court Tuesday she was fired for bringing False Claims Act violations to management’s attention, even though she should have been protected as a whistleblower. Patricia Katz accused Beverly, Massachusettsbased SpineFrontier […]
Device Maker Accused Of Firing Accountant Over FCA Claims
Law360, Washington (April 28, 2015, 6:48 PM ET) A former accountant at a medical device company said in a threecount complaint in Massachusetts federal court Tuesday she was fired for bringing False Claims Act violations to management’s attention, even though she should have been protected as a whistleblower. Patricia Katz accused Beverly, Massachusettsbased SpineFrontier […]
Safe Orthopaedics’ products adopted by the Texas Back Institute, a world-renowned hospital in the United States
Eragny-sur-Oise (France), May 6, 2015 – SAFE ORTHOPAEDICS (FR0012452746 – SAFOR), a company developing and marketing an innovative range of sterile implants combined with their single-use surgical instruments, announces today that the first surgery using its products has taken place at the Texas Back Institute, a leader in spinal surgery. The first surgery was performed […]
Integra LifeSciences Names Keith Valentine as Chief Executive Officer of SeaSpine; John Bostjancic Appointed as Chief Financial Officer of SeaSpine
PLAINSBORO, N.J., (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation(Nasdaq:IART) announced the appointment, effective May 1, 2015, of Keith Valentine as Chief Executive Officer of SeaSpine Holdings Corporation, which will be an independent, publicly traded company following the completion of its spin-off from Integra. SeaSpine, a global medical technology company focused on surgical solutions for the […]
Medtronic Announces Launch of DIVERGENCE(TM) Stand Alone Interbody Cage
DUBLIN – May 4, 2015 – Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), today announced the launch of the DIVERGENCE(TM) Stand Alone Interbody Cage. This device is now commercially available for the treatment of anterior cervical interbody fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients with cervical disc disease at one level from the C2-C3 disc to the C7-T1 disc. […]
Medtronic Receives FDA Clearance for ZEVO(TM) Anterior Cervical Plate System
DUBLIN – May 4, 2015 -Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the ZEVO(TM) Anterior Cervical Plate System. This system is now commercially available for the treatment of cervical degenerative disc disease, trauma, tumors, deformity, pseudoarthrosis, and/or failed previous fusions. The ZEVO […]
SI-BONE, Inc. Announces Medicare Contractor Cahaba to issue positive coverage of MIS SI Joint Fusion
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 4, 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 Cahaba Government Benefit Administrators, LLC (Cahaba), the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) covering […]
Alphatec Spine Announces Appointment of Donald A. Williams to its Board of Directors
CARLSBAD, Calif., May 1, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATEC), the parent company of Alphatec Spine, Inc., a global provider of spinal fusion technologies, announced today that its board of directors has appointed Donald A. Williams as a member of the board of directors, effectively immediately. Mr. Williams, was a partner at Ernst […]
Nexxt Spine Announces Full Market Release of Struxxure® Anterior Cervical Plating System
NOBLESVILLE, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nexxt Spine, LLC, a medical device company focused on designing, manufacturing and distributing innovative spinal solutions to meet the evolving needs of surgeons and health care institutions, today announced the full market release of the Struxxure® Anterior Cervical Plate System. Rafath Baig, M.D., Board Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and Medical Director of the […]
NuVasive® Reaches Agreement in Principle to Settle OIG Matter
SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwired – April 29, 2015) – NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA) (“NuVasive” or the “Company”), a medical device company focused on developing minimally disruptive surgical products and procedures for the spine, today announced that it has reached an agreement in principle with the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) related to the previously disclosed subpoena […]
In’Tech Medical Produces Outstanding First Quarter 2015 Revenue Growth
Memphis, TN (PRWEB) April 29, 2015–In’Tech Medical SAS (http://www.intech-medical.com), an industry leader in the development and manufacturing of surgical instruments and implants for the Orthopaedic industry, has released details on its record revenue for the beginning of 2015.In the first quarter, In’Tech Medical’s revenue reached $11.7 million, a 23.2% increase from the previous quarter and […]
First U.S. and International Surgical Implantations of ZIP 51™ MIS Interspinous Implant Performed
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA–(Marketwired – April 28, 2015) – Aurora Spine Corporation (TSX VENTURE:ASG) announced today the first surgical implantations of the company’s ZIP 51™ Minimally Invasive Interspinous Implant in the United States and Germany.The U.S. surgery was performed at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas by Dr. Rebecca Barrett-Tuck. The international surgery was performed at […]
Implanet:Q1 2015 revenue: 78% increase in Spine sales
Paris, April 28, 2015 – IMPLANET (Euronext: IMPL, FR0010458729, PEA-PME eligible), a medical technology company specializing in vertebral and knee-surgery implants, today announces its revenue for the 1st quarter of 2015. Ludovic Lastennet, CEO of Implanet, says: “The fall in first quarter revenue was due to a downturn in our Knee activity within a highly-competitive […]
NuVasive to Launch Game-Changing Surgical Platform at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons 83rd Annual Meeting
SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwired – April 27, 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 its participation at the 83rd American Association of Neurological Surgeons (“AANS”) Annual Meeting, held May 2-6, 2015, at the Walter E. […]
What’s the money for? Spinal surgeon explains his payments
HICKORY, N.C. – What would you do for $10,000? What would your doctor do for $100,000?Questions like this are swirling through America’s medical community. Patients wonder if cash, junkets and gifts are motivating their doctors when it comes time to write a prescription. Read more »
What’s the money for? Spinal surgeon explains his payments
HICKORY, N.C. – What would you do for $10,000? What would your doctor do for $100,000?Questions like this are swirling through America’s medical community. Patients wonder if cash, junkets and gifts are motivating their doctors when it comes time to write a prescription. Read more »
RTI Surgical Announces 2015 First Quarter Results
ALACHUA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RTI Surgical Inc.™ (RTI) (Nasdaq: RTIX), a global surgical implant company, reported operating results for the first quarter of 2015 as follows: Achieved first quarter revenues of $68 million, a 12 percent increase over the first quarter of 2014.First Quarter Highlights: Achieved net income per fully diluted share of $0.05. Benefited from accelerated […]