LAFAYETTE, Calif. — October 13, 2015 — Providence Medical Technology, Inc., an innovator in tissue-sparing cervical spine technology, today introduced its proprietary Cavux™ surface technology, designed to speed bone fusion during the healing process. The company’s portfolio of DTRAX® Cervical Cage implants will be available with Cavux, a unique surface technology that produces micro-textures on […]
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Providence Medical Technology Enhances Cervical Fusion Process with Introduction of Proprietary Surface Technology to DTRAX Line of Tissue-Sparing Devices
LAFAYETTE, Calif. — October 13, 2015 — Providence Medical Technology, Inc., an innovator in tissue-sparing cervical spine technology, today introduced its proprietary Cavux™ surface technology, designed to speed bone fusion during the healing process. The company’s portfolio of DTRAX® Cervical Cage implants will be available with Cavux, a unique surface technology that produces micro-textures on […]
K2M to Unveil 3D Printed Lamellar Titanium Technology(TM) at the 2015 North American Spine Society Annual Meeting
LEESBURG, Va., Oct., 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K2M Group Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTWO), a global medical device company focused on designing, developing and commercializing innovative and proprietary complex spine technologies, techniques and minimally invasive procedures, announced it will introduce Lamellar Titanium Technology™, the Company’s new and proprietary technology that uses 3D printing with the goal of […]
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Judge rejects Birmingham neurosurgeon’s plea deal
In a rare move, a federal judge today refused to accept the guilty plea of a Birmingham neurosurgeon who admitted to performing unnecessary spinal surgeries on his patients and cheating insurers out of $11 million for them.Under the terms of a plea deal, Dr. Aria Sabit faced a maximum of 11 years in prison. Read […]
The Ideal (If Uncommon) Way To Launch A New Medical Device Company
Why in the world would the president of a well-established, $2-billion spinal device powerhouse leave his post to join a yet-to-be-launched challenger in the same space? This was one of the many questions I put to Keith Valentine, president and CEO of SeaSpine, during a recent phone call. Read more »
K2M Announces U.S. Launch of the EVEREST(R) Deformity Spinal System at the Scoliosis Research Society 50th Annual Meeting
LEESBURG, Va., Sept. 30, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K2M Group Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTWO), a global medical device company focused on designing, developing and commercializing innovative and proprietary complex spine technologies and techniques, today announced the U.S. commercial launch of the EVEREST® Deformity Spinal System at the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) 50th Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, […]
K2M Announces U.S. Launch of the EVEREST(R) Deformity Spinal System at the Scoliosis Research Society 50th Annual Meeting
LEESBURG, Va., Sept. 30, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K2M Group Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTWO), a global medical device company focused on designing, developing and commercializing innovative and proprietary complex spine technologies and techniques, today announced the U.S. commercial launch of the EVEREST® Deformity Spinal System at the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) 50th Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, […]
UCSF Orthopaedic Institute Finds Disposable, Plastic Spine Instrument by Xenco Medical Outperforms Metal Counterpart
SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The UCSF Orthopaedic Trauma Institute has released its findings from a comparative strength study involving a disposable, plastic spinal instrument by Xenco Medicaland an exact counterpart made from aluminum metal. The strength study, which was performed at UCSF, found that the plastic lumbar instrument by Xenco Medical significantly outperformed aluminum metal in maintaining […]
In’Tech Medical Announces Expansion of its Production-Equivalent Prototype Division, The Prototype Garage, in the United States
MEMPHIS, TN (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 30, 2015–In’Tech Medical SAS (http://www.intech-medical.com), a world leader in Contract Manufacturing of surgical instruments in Orthopedics, is pleased to announce the launch of its new production-equivalent prototype division in the United States, The Prototype Garage (http://www.ThePrototypeGarage.com), now serving the US and European orthopedic markets with local solutions for faster turnarounds. The […]
Mazor Robotics to Launch ‘PRO’ Solutions at NASS 2015
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 29, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mazor Robotics Ltd. (TASE:MZOR) (NASDAQGM:MZOR), a developer of innovative guidance systems and complementary products, announced today that a new set of solutions to meet surgeon and hospital needs will be launched at the upcoming North American Spine Society (NASS) 2015 Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL October 14-17 […]
Mazor Robotics to Launch ‘PRO’ Solutions at NASS 2015
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 29, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mazor Robotics Ltd. (TASE:MZOR) (NASDAQGM:MZOR), a developer of innovative guidance systems and complementary products, announced today that a new set of solutions to meet surgeon and hospital needs will be launched at the upcoming North American Spine Society (NASS) 2015 Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL October 14-17 […]
OrthoPediatrics is a Gold Level Sponsor of Scoliosis Research Society 50th Annual Meeting
WARSAW, INDIANA (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 29, 2015–OrthoPediatrics is a proud sponsor of the 50th Annual Meeting for the Scoliosis Research Society in Minneapolis, September 30th to October 3rd. The Scoliosis Research Society is an international organization dedicated to the education, research and treatment of Spinal Deformity. The Scoliosis Research Society is directly aligned with OrthoPediatrics’ cause […]
Xtant(TM) Medical Exhibits at the Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting
BELGRADE, Mont., Sept. 28, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX:BONE), a leader in the development of regenerative medicine products and medical devices, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiaries, X-spine Systems and Bacterin International will be attending the Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting held in New Orleans, Louisiana, September 26-30, 2015. […]
Stryker Navigation Introduces SpineMask™ Tracker and SpineMap® 3D 3.0 Software, the First Non-Invasive Spine Navigation System for Minimally-Invasive Spine Surgeries
DALLAS, Sept. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Stryker Navigation announces the introduction of SpineMask Tracker – the first non-invasive patient tracker enabling minimally invasive (MIS) approaches for spine surgery without an additional incision for navigation tracking. This new technology is partnered with the innovative SpineMap 3D software to provide an enhanced OR experience. In the past, […]
Safe Orthopaedics:First-half 2015 results
Eragny-sur-Oise (France), September 28, 2015 – SAFE ORTHOPAEDICS (FR0012452746 – SAFOR), a company offering innovative ranges of sterile implants combined with their single-use instruments for back surgery, announces today its interim 2015 results for the six months to June 30, 2015, as approved by the Board of Directors on September 25, 2015. Yves Vignancour, Chief […]
Learn about the 25 most Important Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF) Cages
The Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF) is a surgical technique in which the surgeon approaches the spine from the side of the patient’s body. For many years Nuvasive with their XLIF product has made this technique very popular in the spinal market. Now, many Companies have already incorporated this cages to their product pipelines. Learn […]
Learn about the 25 most Important Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF) Cages
The Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF) is a surgical technique in which the surgeon approaches the spine from the side of the patient’s body. For many years Nuvasive with their XLIF product has made this technique very popular in the spinal market. Now, many Companies have already incorporated this cages to their product pipelines. Learn […]
Nexxt Spine Announces Significant New Hires to Lead Sales and Distribution Teams
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 recent additions to the company’s strategic sales personnel to strengthen sales and further position the company for long term growth. Bill Del Russo was […]
Alphatec’s Less-Invasive Arsenal(TM) Cortical Bone Fixation System Successfully Used in Over 50 Patients
CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 24, 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 the Company’s Arsenal Cortical Bone Fixation system, Arsenal CBx, has successfully been used in over fifty patients during its limited market release, which began in the […]
Alphatec’s Less-Invasive Arsenal(TM) Cortical Bone Fixation System Successfully Used in Over 50 Patients
CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 24, 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 the Company’s Arsenal Cortical Bone Fixation system, Arsenal CBx, has successfully been used in over fifty patients during its limited market release, which began in the […]
SpineGuard Reports Six-Month 2015 Financial Results
PARIS and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 24, 2015 – SpineGuard (FR0011464452 – ALSGD), an innovative company that designs, develops, and markets disposable medical devices intended to make spine surgery safer, announced today financial results for the half year ending June 30, 2015, as approved by the Board of Directors on September 22, 2015.Pierre Jérôme, CEO of […]
SpineGuard Reports Six-Month 2015 Financial Results
PARIS and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 24, 2015 – SpineGuard (FR0011464452 – ALSGD), an innovative company that designs, develops, and markets disposable medical devices intended to make spine surgery safer, announced today financial results for the half year ending June 30, 2015, as approved by the Board of Directors on September 22, 2015.Pierre Jérôme, CEO of […]
Life Spine® Announces Issuance of 100th Patent
HUNTLEY, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Life Spine, a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders, announced today that the company received notice of issuance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) regarding U.S. Patent No. 9,138,328, which signifies Life Spine’s 100th patent to date. The one hundred […]
Life Spine® Announces Issuance of 100th Patent
HUNTLEY, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Life Spine, a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders, announced today that the company received notice of issuance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) regarding U.S. Patent No. 9,138,328, which signifies Life Spine’s 100th patent to date. The one hundred […]
Several factors will produce a complex spinal implant market ultimately leading to modest revenue growth in the next ten years
BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Decision Resources Group finds that while some differences exist, the spinal implant markets in both the US and Europe will continue to expand, owing to several factors including the adoption of premium-priced motion preserving devices, favorable population dynamics, the continual emergence of supporting clinical data, and device innovation–especially […]
Several factors will produce a complex spinal implant market ultimately leading to modest revenue growth in the next ten years
BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Decision Resources Group finds that while some differences exist, the spinal implant markets in both the US and Europe will continue to expand, owing to several factors including the adoption of premium-priced motion preserving devices, favorable population dynamics, the continual emergence of supporting clinical data, and device innovation–especially […]