NEW YORK — Spinal device maker NuVasive says Chairman and CEO Alex Lukianov resigned after the board concluded he didn’t follow expense reimbursement and personnel policies.NuVasive says Lukianov resigned Saturday after an investigation by the board of directors. The company, which makes products used in minimally-invasive spine surgeries, said Lukianov didn’t live up to its […]
2015
Vistek Medical achieves medical implant and component manufacturing milestone
IVYLAND, PA – Vistek Medical, a leading contract manufacturer of medical implants and components focused on the Orthopedic, Spinal, Trauma, and Extremity markets has reached a manufacturing milestone of two million medical components.“This landmark reflects the dedication of our employees and commitment to delivering precision machined medical components to our customers on time,” stated John […]
Implanet: 2014 annual results
Paris, March 31, 2015 – IMPLANET (Euronext: IMPL, FR0010458729, PEA-PME eligible), a medical technology company specializing in vertebral and knee-surgery implants, today announces its annual results for the financial year to December 31, 2014, as approved by the Board on March 18, 2015. Ludovic Lastennet, CEO of Implanet, states: “The sale of 4,260 JAZZ implants […]
Benvenue Medical Signs Group Purchasing Agreement with Novation for Kiva® VCF Treatment System
SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Benvenue Medical, Inc., a developer of minimally invasive solutions for spine repair, today announced that it has signed a group purchasing agreement for the Kiva® VCF Treatment System with Novation, the leading health care services company. The three-year contract became effective March 1, paving the way to offer the Kiva System through […]
Are the Crosslink devices really unnecessary according a recent study or we are just talking about cost saving?
Are the patients and hospitals spending money in “Cross-link devices” that are not necessary? When we talk about effectiveness and money, we are talking about a cost-benefit analysis. That is what it has been done with the DTT or crosslinks devices.Last week, at the annual meeting of the American. Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Cameron R. […]
Are the Crosslink devices really unnecessary according a recent study or we are just talking about cost saving?
March 3, 2015–Are the patients and hospitals spending money in “Cross-link devices” that are not necessary? When we talk about effectiveness and money, we are talking about a cost-benefit analysis. That is what it has been done with the DTT or crosslinks devices.Last week, at the annual meeting of the American.Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Cameron […]
Medtronic Completes Acquisition of Sophono, Inc., Minimally Invasive Bone Conduction Hearing Implant Technology
DUBLIN – March 26, 2015 – Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Sophono, Inc., a privately held developer and manufacturer of innovative magnetic hearing implants in Boulder, Colorado. This acquisition enables Medtronic’s Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) business to continue its focus on novel therapies and innovative technology […]
Is the “nonfusion market” still the future?
“The nonfusion market far from being the future of the spinal devices it is just another segment with a conservative growth and probably decreasing in the middle-long run”. We heard that opinion from an important spinal surgeon some weeks ago, but at the same time, we read an article by Millennium Research Group (MRG) explaining […]
Is the “nonfusion market” still the future?
“The nonfusion market far from being the future of the spinal devices it is just another segment with a conservative growth and probably decreasing in the middle-long run”. We heard that opinion from an important spinal surgeon some weeks ago, but at the same time, we read an article by Millennium Research Group (MRG) explaining the […]
Which are the Spinal Implants Average Prices?
According to Millennium Research Group’s most recent report, the U.S. spine market is expected to continue to grow modestly through 2022, reaching nearly $7.1 billion. Although there are more than 300 competitors (visit spinecatalogue2015), the market is dominated by five main players.According to the site healthcarefinancenews.com, despite initial concerns that the passing of the Affordable Care Act would […]
Which are the Spinal Implants Average Prices?
According to Millennium Research Group’s most recent report, the U.S. spine market is expected to continue to grow modestly through 2022, reaching nearly $7.1 billion. Although there are more than 300 competitors (visit spinecatalogue2015), the market is dominated by five main players.According to the site healthcarefinancenews.com, despite initial concerns that the passing of the Affordable Care Act would […]
Could antibiotics substitute Spinal Fixations?
Last year, Investigators from the Research Department of the Spine Center of Southern Denmark, conclude that antibiotics may be considered as a treatment option for patients with chronic low back pain. The study also suggested that some 40% of chronic lower back pain (CLBP) could be caused by bacteria, and that a significant percentage of […]
Could antibiotics substitute Spinal Fixations?
Last year, Investigators from the Research Department of the Spine Center of Southern Denmark, conclude that antibiotics may be considered as a treatment option for patients with chronic low back pain. The study also suggested that some 40% of chronic lower back pain (CLBP) could be caused by bacteria, and that a significant percentage of […]
Thank you Cousin Biotech for the Sponsorship 2015 and Congratulations for the New Web Page
Thank you very much Cousin Biotech for your sponsorship this year and Congratulations for your New web page: Please visit www.cousin-biotech.com Cousin Frères, the parent company of Cousin Biotech, was created in 1848 by Louis Cousin in Wervicq-Sud, France. Over the years, the company had to adapt and grow within its environment. It has acquired extensive […]
Thank you Cousin Biotech for the Sponsorship 2015 and Congratulations for the New Web Page
Thank you very much Cousin Biotech for your sponsorship this year and Congratulations for your New web page: Please visit www.cousin-biotech.com Cousin Frères, the parent company of Cousin Biotech, was created in 1848 by Louis Cousin in Wervicq-Sud, France. Over the years, the company had to adapt and grow within its environment. It has acquired extensive […]
Norman Noble
Norman Noble, Inc. is your single source for microprecision contract manufacturing of medical implants and devices. We specialize in micromachining of exotic materials to very complex geometries with dimensional tolerances to +/-.0001″. For over 70 years, customers have relied on our expertise, capabilities, and professionalism. Applying their incomparable knowledge and experience, our highly trained staff […]
Oberg Medical
Oberg has a long history of creating and applying technology and process innovations that have made a positive impact on the manufacturing community. A highly trained workforce plays a pivotal role in Oberg’s ability to produce high quality parts. For this reason, an apprenticeship program was developed during the 1950’s to guarantee future generations of highly […]
Oerlikon AM
Oerlikon AM is a global additive manufacturing solutions provider to multiple industries. Part of the Switzerland-based technology powerhouse, Oerlikon Group, Oerlikon AM partners with leaders in industry, research and development to co-develop and produce the highest quality AM products and metal powders, offering a complete value chain solution. Industries served include aerospace, automotive, tooling, power […]
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions is a worldwide leader of medical device outsourcing services, providing expertise in a wide-ranging offer, from design and development through finished goods manufacturing. The company offers a broad array of services and capabilities for orthopedic and medical device development and manufacturing such as Design, Quality Systems, Regulatory Affairs, Implant Manufacturing, Instrument Manufacturing, […]
Oxford Performance Materials
Oxford Performance Materials (OPM) was founded in 2000 with a simple purpose: to exploit a highly advanced molecule called poly-ether-ketone-ketone (PEKK). PEKK is an ultra high performance thermoplastic technology platform that presents a vast array of business opportunities. Whether working to produce green energy, make planes lighter, make silicon chips faster or develop medical polymers […]
Paragon Medical
Paragon Medical creates a partnership with its customers by providing premier engineering from the inception of a project to its completion. Strategically located in the USA, Europe and Asia, Paragon works with customers in the development of value engineered products while driving down costs, adhering to regulatory compliance protocols, with a clear understanding of market […]
Is the Spinal market really changing? Evidence shows that not very much
Is the spinal market changing? Most of us would think that it is not a very intelligent question since the answer is obvious. Of course is changing! Who does not know that! From our point of view it is not changing very much.One would say that prices are decreasing dramatically.Another would mention that new technologies […]
Is the Spinal market really changing? Evidence shows that not very much
Is the spinal market changing? Most of us would think that it is not a very intelligent question since the answer is obvious. Of course is changing! Who does not know that! From our point of view it is not changing very much.One would say that prices are decreasing dramatically.Another would mention that new technologies […]
NuVasive Announces Successful Appeal of Medtronic Verdict
SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwired – March 03, 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 the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit overturned the damages award in the Company’s ongoing patent lawsuit with Medtronic […]
SIM Surgical
Founded in 1968 and located in Fenton, Missouri, SIM Surgical has emerged as a leading provider of contract manufacturing solutions for customers in search of the best medical device manufacturer. SIM Surgical was built on a new, tailor-made business model with contract-manufacturing in mind – one based on hand craftsmanship and innovation supported by production […]
Globus Medical Announces the Acquisition of Branch Medical Group, Inc.
AUDUBON, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE: GMED), a leading musculoskeletal implant manufacturer, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Branch Medical Group, Inc. (“BMG”), a third party manufacturer of high precision medical devices. Under the terms of the agreement Globus has agreed to pay $52.9 million in cash, subject to certain […]
The Screwless Procedure: Aurora Spine Positioning Strategy
XLIF procedure=Nuvasive?, Interspinous Fusion Device=Screwless Procedure=Aurora Spine?Do companies sell spinal products or procedures? The first alternative means to make a huge effort to differentiate your implants from many others with features, design, products…The second choice is to own the market segment so that your company is linked to the procedure. The Interspinous Fusion fixation procedure […]