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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Paradigm Spine, LLC Announces The Publication Of Long-term Results Of Level 1 Data For coflex® Interlaminar Stabilization®
NEW YORK, May 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Paradigm Spine, LLC, a leader in providing solutions for the treatment of advanced degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis announces publication on May 11, 2015 by Hyun Bae, M.D., et al of “Therapeutic sustainability and durability of coflex® Interlaminar Stabilization after decompression for lumbar spinal stenosis: a four year assessment” […]
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 […]
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 […]
SI-BONE, Inc. Announces Appointment of Fidelity Health Insurance Services, LLC’s Martin Watson to Board of Directors
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 21, 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 Martin Watson has joined the company’s board of directors effective January 1, […]
Implanet announces definitive clinical results in a comparative study of the JAZZ Band in idiopathic scoliosis surgery
Paris, April 20, 2015 – IMPLANET (Euronext: IMPL, FR0010458729, PEA-PME eligible), a medical technology company specializing in vertebral and knee-surgery implants, announces the publication of a new White Paper entitled “Comparison of two polyester sublaminar bands for the treatment of thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with CoCr rods: Jazz versus Universal Clamp”, which presents the results […]
Implanet announces definitive clinical results in a comparative study of the JAZZ Band in idiopathic scoliosis surgery
Paris, April 20, 2015 – IMPLANET (Euronext: IMPL, FR0010458729, PEA-PME eligible), a medical technology company specializing in vertebral and knee-surgery implants, announces the publication of a new White Paper entitled “Comparison of two polyester sublaminar bands for the treatment of thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with CoCr rods: Jazz versus Universal Clamp”, which presents the results […]
SpineGuard announces adoption of its DSG® technology by the 15th French-based spine-teaching institution
PARIS and SAN FRANCISCO, April 15, 2015 – SpineGuard (FR0011464452 – ALSGD), an innovative company that designs, develops and markets disposable medical devices intended to make spine surgery safer, announced today the adoption of PediGuard by a 15th French University Hospital specializing in spine surgery: CHU de Bordeaux. CHU de Bordeaux has acquired several technologies […]
Integra LifeSciences Announces the Filing of the Form 10 Registration Statement for the Planned Spin-off of the Orthobiologics and Spinal Fusion Hardware Business, SeaSpine
PLAINSBORO, N.J., April 1, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:IART) today announced the filing of an initial Form 10 Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) in connection with its previously announced plan to spin off SeaSpine Holdings Corporation. SeaSpine, a global medical technology company focused on surgical solutions for […]
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 […]
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 […]
Amendia Acquires Spinal Fusion Products and Technology from Baxano Surgical
Marietta, Georgia (PRWEB) February, 2015–Amendia, Inc., a leading provider of innovative, minimally invasive spinal surgical instruments and implants, announced that it acquired the iO-Flex® and iO-Tome® product lines and technology rights. The iO-Flex technology allows surgeons to target lumbar spinal stenosis during spinal decompression procedures using Neuro Check® and MicroBlade Shaver®, resulting in the precise […]
Aurora Spine Announces Global Distribution Agreement for Sentio MMG® Nerve Mapping System
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA–(Marketwired – Oct. 21, 2014) – Aurora Spine Corporation (TSX VENTURE:ASG) announced today that it has entered into a worldwide distribution and co-marketing agreement with Sentio, LLC to distribute the Sentio MMG® nerve mapping system.Sentio has pioneered a game changing method for mapping nerve location, resulting in improved technology for surgeons to use as […]
Precision Spine™ Announces 510(k) Clearance of the VAULT®-C Anterior Cervical Interbody Fusion Device
PARSIPPANY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Precision Spine, Inc. announced that it recently received 510(k) clearance and initiated the launch of its VAULT-C Anterior Cervical Interbody Fusion Device.VAULT-C represents a significant addition to the Precision Spine cervical product portfolio, and joins an array of recently introduced advanced spinal solutions from the company. The new VAULT-C offers the versatility so […]
Globus Medical Announces Acquisition of Robotics Developer Excelsius Surgical
AUDUBON, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–January 08, 2014– Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE: GMED), a leading musculoskeletal implant manufacturer, today announced that it has acquired Excelsius Surgical. Excelsius Surgical is developing a next generation surgical robotic positioning platform for spine, brain and therapeutic markets. The Excelsius Surgical system is a robotic surgical aid for navigating and facilitating surgical access, […]
Ian Armstrong, M.D., joins Aurora Spine’s Scientific Advisory Board
Carlsbad, CA- April 10th, 2013- Aurora Spine today announced the appointment of Ian Armstrong M.D. to its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). Dr. Armstrong specializes in the treatment of cervical and lumbar spine injuries. He is the Medical Director of the Southern California Spine Institute, a premier center for the treatment of spinal disorders. Dr. Armstrong […]
IlluminOss Medical Names Dirk Kuyper as Chief Executive Officer
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI–(Marketwired – Apr 9, 2013) – IlluminOss Medical, a privately held clinical stage medical device company pioneering the development of minimally invasive, patient-customized orthopedic systems for the stabilization and treatment of bone fractures, today announced that Dirk M. Kuyper has joined the company as president and CEO. Mr. Kuyper has had a long […]
Precision Spine Announces Addition of New Board Member
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Precision Spine, Inc. announced today that it has appointed Tony Dimun as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors and as a Special Advisor to the Company for business development and mergers and acquisitions.James Pastena, Precision Spine’s Chief Executive Officer commented, “Tony and I have worked together on various business opportunities […]
Orthofix International Appoints Emily Buxton as Chief Financial Officer
LEWISVILLE, TEXAS — Orthofix International N.V., (NASDAQ:OFIX) (the Company) announced today that it has appointed Emily Buxton as its Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Buxton had been serving as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer since October 2012.President and Chief Executive Officer Brad Mason said, “I am delighted to announce the appointment of Emily to this […]
SafeWire™, LLC. Announces Appointments and Product Updates
COOPER CITY, Fla., March 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — SafeWire, LLC., A privately held medical company, announced today that Sean Kane has been named Vice President of Sales. Sean brings more than 17 years of sales, clinical and executive management experience in the medical device industry to SafeWire, having significantly accelerated the bottom line growth of […]
VertiFlex(R), Inc. Announces Sale of Certain Non-Core Spinal Implant Technologies to Stryker
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Mar 13, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) — VertiFlex(R), Inc., a leading innovator of advanced minimally invasive spinal surgery technologies, today announced the sale of certain assets to Stryker Corporation’s Spine Division relating to spinal implants that are not core to the ongoing strategic operations of the company. The scale and scope of the […]