AUDUBON, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE:GMED), a leading musculoskeletal implant manufacturer, announced the introduction of RISE®-L, a lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) device and the latest addition to the company’s leading portfolio of expandable spacers.The LLIF procedure, approaching the spine from the side of the patient, allows for a larger implant footprint, and is less […]
Announcements
Spine Wave Announces the Commercial Launch of the Leva™ Interbody Device System
SHELTON, CT–(Marketwired – Jul 1, 2015) – Spine Wave, Inc. is committed to the commercialization of high-quality, innovative medical devices for the treatment of spinal disorders. Through the StaXx® family of products, Spine Wave pioneered the field of expandable spacers and with this commercial launch of the Leva™ Interbody Device, the company is significantly broadening […]
Tyber Medical Announces the Addition of Lateral Lumbar Retractor System
MORRISTOWN, N.J., June 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Tyber Medical, a privately held medical device company focused on developing innovative orthopaedic and spine devices for private label opportunities, announces the release of their new Lateral Retractor System.This cost effective off the shelf system was built around the popular 3 blade style retractor body. Working with lateral […]
Aurora Spine Announces Launch of Mis Vox™ Lateral Interbody System Featuring Tinano®
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA–(Marketwired – June 17, 2015) – Aurora Spine Corporation (TSX VENTURE:ASG) announced today the launch of another new product in its line of next generation MIS lumbar interbody cages. VOX™ is Aurora Spine’s modern, minimally invasive LLIF interbody fusion system featuring TiNano® titanium spray coating technology. TiNano coated PEEK cages will allow for the […]
Dr. Mark W. McFarland Successfully Completes Surgery Using New Less Exposure Surgery Spine Implant Technology
Newport News, Virginia (PRWEB) June 11, 2015–Orthopaedic & Spine Center (http://www.OSC-Ortho.com) announced today that Dr. Mark W. McFarland successfully implanted SpineFrontier’s A-CIFT™ SoloFuse-P™. The operation took place on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, VA. The procedure was an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion on a 57 year […]
EOI Announces the 100th Implantation of FLXfit™ 3D Expandable Cage Performed by Dr. Dom Coric
OR AKIVA, Israel, June 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ –Expanding Orthopedics Inc. (EOI), a privately held medical device company focused on developing and commercializing innovative expandable devices for spine surgery, is excited to announce that Dr. Dom Coric of Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates, has successfully implanted the 100th FLXfit™, world’s only in-situ articulating with lordosis correction […]
ApiFix® elects Ted Bird as Chairman of the Board
CHARLESTON, S.C., June 4, 2015 — ApiFix® Ltd. announced today that it has elected Ted Bird as Chairman of the Board, effective immediately, replacing Zeev Bronfeld. ApiFix® is a commercial-stage company that has developed the CE-marked ApiFix® System — an innovative minimally invasive treatment alternative for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). Mr. Bird is Chief Development […]
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 […]
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 […]
K2M Announces Enhanced Complex Spine Portfolio With Addition of Its Innovative NILE(TM) Alternative Fixation Spinal System
LEESBURG, Va., March 25, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K2M Group Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTWO) (the “Company” or “K2M”), a global medical device company focused on designing, developing and commercializing innovative and proprietary complex spine technologies, techniques and minimally invasive procedures, today announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to […]
SDRI Appoints GM Medical as Master Distributor for SYNERGY DISC in Asia-Pacific
TORONTO, March 24, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Synergy Disc Replacement, Inc. (“SDRI” or “the Company”), developers of the SYNERGY DISC and alternative spine technologies, announced today the signing of a seven-year agreement appointing GM Medical Pacific Limited (“GM Medical”) the exclusive master distributor of the Company’s SYNERGY DISC in the Asia-Pacific region. The SYNERGY DISC […]
Intellirod Spine Announces Key Licensing Milestone in Development of Novel Spinal Sensor
AKRON, Ohio, March 24, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Intellirod Spine, a medical device company developing novel wireless sensing technologies for use in spinal care, has entered into licensing and distribution agreements with X-spine Systems, Inc. to utilize X-spine Fortex® implants in conjunction with Intellirod’s forthcoming LOADPRO™ disposable microelectronic sensor. The LOADPRO™ system is used during corrective […]
Intellirod Spine Announces Key Licensing Milestone in Development of Novel Spinal Sensor
AKRON, Ohio, March 24, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Intellirod Spine, a medical device company developing novel wireless sensing technologies for use in spinal care, has entered into licensing and distribution agreements with X-spine Systems, Inc. to utilize X-spine Fortex® implants in conjunction with Intellirod’s forthcoming LOADPRO™ disposable microelectronic sensor. The LOADPRO™ system is used during corrective […]