NEW ORLEANS, LA — October 10, 2013 — DePuy Synthes Spine* announced it is expanding its collaboration with Brainlab through the worldwide launch of navigation-ready instrumentation for its leading spine systems, and an exclusive global agreement to co-market Airo® Mobile Intraoperative CT by Brainlab.The announcement was made at the North American Spine Society (NASS) 28th […]
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Depuy Synthes Spine Launches New “mPACT” Program For Posterior MIni Open Fixation and Fusion Procedures
October 9, 2013 – DePuy Synthes Spine* announced the global launch of “mPACT” (medialized Posterior Approach Cortical Trajectory), a program that combines implants,education, clinical research and procedural support for posterior mini open fixation and fusion procedures.The announcement was made here at the North American Spine Society (NASS) 28thannual meeting, where DePuy Synthes Spine is also […]
New Balloon Bolsters DePuy Synthes Spine Portfolio of Procedural Solutions for Vertebral Compression Fractures
NEW ORLEANS, LA – October 9, 2013 – DePuy Synthes Spine* announced the launch of the new SYNFLATE Vertebral Balloon as part of its portfolio of procedural solutions for the treatment of painful vertebral compression fractures, internal breaks in spinal bones that commonly occur in people with osteoporosis. According to the American Association of Orthopaedic […]
X-spine Announces Market Launch of Three New Spinal Implant Systems
X-spine, a global leader in the design and manufacture of devices for the treatment of spinal disease, announces the market launch of three recently USFDA-cleared spinal implant systems. The systems are the IRIX-C TM cervical integrated interbody fusion system, the AXLE-X TM extended angle interspinous fixation system and the SILEX TM sacroiliac joint fusion system […]
Biomet Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Lanx, Inc.
Biomet, Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of musculoskeletal and biotechnology products, announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Lanx, Inc., a full service spine company and a leader in minimally invasive techniques and technologies. The pending acquisition would expand Biomet Spine’s technology portfolio through the addition of innovative products […]
SpineGuard to launch two new products from its PediGuard® platform at North American Spine Society (NASS) annual meeting
PARIS and SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 7, 2013 – SpineGuard (FR0011464452 – ALSGD) announced today that it will launch two new products from its PediGuard platform at this week’s annual scientific meeting of the North American Spine Society (NASS), to be held in New Orleans on Oct. 9-12.The new products, XS Classic PediGuard and XS Curved […]
Are you prepared for the NASS? Do you already know most of the spinal companies that you will find at NASS?
Find most of the worldwide spinal companies in the new “Companies”page. You will learn about more than 80 companies focused mostly on spine.Get all the information here in this site or with the following direct link: http://spinemarket.blogspot.com/
Intelligent Implant Systems Announces Allowances of US and International Implant and Instrumentation
Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) October 06, 2013–Intelligent Implant Systems, LLC, a recognized innovator in the treatment of spine disorders and the development of spinal implant technology, announced today that it received Notice of Allowance of claims in two patent applications which broadly cover two novel products and technologies. The first, in the United States, is for […]
Atlas Spine Launches Apelo MIS Pedicle Screw System
JUPITER, Fla. — Atlas Spine, Inc. announced today the full release of its Apelo MIS™ (minimally invasive) Pedicle Screw System. The Apelo MIS Pedicle Screw System is a spinal implant system used in the treatment of spinal disorders such as Degenerative Disc Disease and Deformity. Apelo MIS leverages all of the advantages of its clinically […]
NuVasive® Announces the U.S. Launch of the XLIF Decade™ Plate
SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwired – Oct 3, 2013) – NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), a medical device company focused on developing minimally disruptive surgical products and procedures for the spine, is excited to announce the domestic launch of the XLIF Decade™ Plate.The XLIF Decade Plate is the Company’s latest advancement in providing surgeon customers with an option […]
Stryker Corp. sues orthopedics rival Biomet and a pair of ex-sales reps, accusing them of a scheme to poach Stryker sales teams and diverting customers.
October 2, 2013/MassDevice.com/–Stryker Corp. sues orthopedics rival Biomet and a pair of ex-sales reps, accusing them of a scheme to poach Stryker sales teams and diverting customers.Stryker accused Biomet and a pair of former sales representatives of a scheme to poach reps and business from Stryker in Louisiana and New York.Christopher Ridgeway and Richard Steitzer […]
Aurora Spine Corporation to Participate at Eurospine 2013 and NASS
Carlsbad, California, October 3, 2013 /Marketwired/ – Aurora Spine Corporation CA:ASG announced today it will be exhibiting its product portfolio in Liverpool, UK at EuroSpine 2013 in booth H51 (Hall 2), from October 2nd until October 4th. This is the company’s first time showcasing at the annual EuroSpine tradeshow.The company then will participate at the […]
Medical Device Industry Fears Law’s Tax on Sales
Oct 1, 2013/nytimes.com/–Congressional critics of President Obama’s signature health care lawhave described it as a “train wreck” and a “nightmare” so dire that they are willing to shut down the government to stop it.One way to avoid that, some members of the House of Representatives have said, is to repeal a part of the law […]
NuVasive® to Showcase Comprehensive Product Portfolio at EuroSpine 2013
SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwired – Oct 1, 2013) – NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), a medical device company focused on developing minimally disruptive surgical products and procedures for the spine, announced today that it will showcase the Company’s comprehensive spine portfolio at EuroSpine 2013 from October 2-4, 2013, in booth #A27 at the Arena and Convention Centre […]
Baxano Surgical, Inc. Announces International Expansion
RALEIGH, N.C., Sept, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Baxano Surgical, Inc. (Nasdaq:BAXS), a medical device company focused on designing, developing and marketing minimally invasive products to treat degenerative conditions of the spine affecting the lumbar region, today announced regulatory approvals and distribution agreements for certain of its products in Mexico, Colombia and Turkey.Disortho in Colombia and […]
Alphatec Spine to Showcase Product Portfolio at EuroSpine 2013 in Liverpool, UK
CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept., 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATEC), the parent company of Alphatec Spine, Inc., a medical device company that provides physician-inspired solutions for patients with spinal disorders, announced today that it will showcase its product portfolio at the upcoming EuroSpine 2013 meeting, which is being held in Liverpool, UK, from October […]
ulrich medical USA® Expands U.S. Corporate Headquarters
ST. LOUIS, Sept., 2013 /PRNewswire/ — ulrich medical USA, Inc., today announced that it has moved its U.S. corporate headquarters to meet the demands of its rapid growth. The new facility at 18221 Edison Avenue, Chesterfield, Missouri 63005 is more than three times larger than its former location. “We are very pleased to see our […]
Vertebral Technologies, Inc. Announces 510 (k) Clearance for Its Modular Lateral Interbody Spinal Fusion Device
Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) September 25, 2013–VertebralTechnologies, Inc. (VTI) is pleased to announce the InterFuse Lateral (InterFuse L™) a modular lateral lumbar interbody fusion device has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA. The InterFuse L™ uses VTI’s patented modular insertion technique to provide a large lateral footprint through a significantly smaller lateral access channel. The InterFuse […]
Aurora Spine: First ZIP surgery
Carlsbad, CA- September 27, 2013 — Aurora Spine, Inc. (TSXV: ASG) announced today that the first European surgical implant of the Company’s ZIP™ MIS Interspinous Implant was performed at the Casa di Cura Rugani, in Sienna Italy. The procedure was performed by Professor Dr. Daniel Cabezas, a Neurosurgeon with an expertise in MIS spine surgery. […]
NuVasive® Announces First Patients in Japan Treated With Precept® Posterior Fixation System
SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwired – Sep 26, 2013) – NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), a medical device company focused on developing minimally disruptive surgical products and procedures for the spine, announced today that the first surgeries were performed in Japan using the Precept® posterior fixation system.On July 31, 2013, NuVasive received regulatory Shonin approval for Precept products, […]
What MAKO and Stryker’s Industry-Shaking Deal Means
Sep 25th 2013 ( Dan Carroll, The Motley Fool)–The long, winding road trekked by upstart robotic surgical technology maker MAKO Surgicalhas finally reached the finish line.In a huge, surprising win for investors, orthopedics giant Stryker announced Wednesday that it will buy MAKO for about $1.65 billion. It’s vindication for MAKO shareholders who in the past two years […]
Stryker Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire MAKO Surgical Corp. for $1.65 Billion
Kalamazoo, Michigan – September 25, 2013 – Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) announced today a definitive agreement to acquire MAKO Surgical Corp. (MAKO) for $30.00 per share with an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1.65 billion. This transaction contemplates the issuance by MAKO of an additional 3.953 million shares in connection with an anticipated acquisition which Stryker […]
New technology may boost bone growth response for spinal fusion
(Medical Xpress)—A spinal interbody fusion implant with a roughened titanium alloy surface provides an enhanced environment for bone formation, implant stability and fusion compared to one with a smooth titanium alloy surface, according to a new preclinical study led by the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering.Spinal fusion may be a necessary surgery for patients […]
What about the Bright future of the Dynamic Posterior Stabilization Systems? Do you know the main devices?
Before 2009, everybody was talking about “non fusion” as the spinal market of the future. This new segment captured the industry’s attention and an array of technologies appeared including Dynamic Posterior Stabilization Devices, Artificial Discs and Interspinous Devices.The Dynamic Posterior Stabilization Devices started many years before with the Graf Ligament that was followed by the […]
Tyber Medical Gets CE Mark for Spinal Fusion System
Tyber Medical, a New Jersey-based medical device company, has received CE Mark approval in Europe for TyPEEK, a titanium plasma sprayed PEEK interbody spinal fusion system. Tyber Medical develops novel orthopedic devices for use in conjunction with proprietary branded devices produced by companies ranging from start-ups to large corporations. The TyPEEK interbody fusion device is […]
Corporate Directors Forum Names NuVasive(R) Board Member as Director of the Year
SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwired – Sep 19, 2013) – NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), a medical device company focused on developing minimally disruptive surgical products and procedures for the spine, is proud to announce that the Corporate Directors Forum (CDF) named the Company’s long-standing board member, Jack Blair, as Director of the Year for Corporate Governance at […]
K2M Enters Spinal Device Market in France
Sep. 18, 2013/LEESBURG, Va. — K2M, Inc., the largest privately held spinal device company in the world focused on developing innovative solutions for the treatment of complex spinal pathologies and minimally invasive procedures, today announced at the Scoliosis Research Society’s (SRS) 48th Annual Conference in Lyon, France, that it has entered the spinal device market […]