AUSTIN, Texas – March 04, 2014 — Ortho Kinematics‚ Inc. (OKI), a privately held healthcare diagnostic company focused on spine imaging informatics, announced achieving the milestone of having tested over 1,000 patients with the Vertebral Motion Analysis (VMA) system, which was commercially launched on a limited scale in late 2013.The VMA test is a revolutionary […]
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LDR Holding Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2013 Results
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE via COMTEX) — LDR Holding Corporation, a global medical device company focused on designing and commercializing novel and proprietary surgical technologies for the treatment of patients suffering from spine disorders, reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2013. LDR’s revenue from exclusive technology […]
Precedent Spine names new president and CEO
February 27, 2014 (nashvillepost.com) Nashville-based Precedent Spine Health announced today the appointment of Brian McCollum as president and CEO of the intraoperative services company.McCollum comes from Orthofix International NV, where he served as president of the spine global business unit, and previously served as its CFO. In all, he spent more than a decade at the […]
RTI Surgical(R) Announces Renewal of Supply and Distribution Agreement with Zimmer, Inc. for Its Trauma Business
ALACHUA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–February 19, 2014– RTI Surgical Inc. (RTI) (Nasdaq:RTIX), a global surgical implant company, announced today that the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Pioneer Surgical Technology Inc. DBA RTI Surgical, has signed an agreement with Zimmer, Inc. (NYSE:ZMH) (SWX:ZMH) to supply integrated plates and cables, cannulated screws and instrumentation for Zimmer’s trauma business.Under the agreement, […]
Aurora Spine Corporation: First Surgical Implant of ZIP ULTRA™ MIS Interspinous Device Performed in the United Kingdom
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA–(Marketwired – Feb. 19, 2014) – Aurora Spine Corporation (TSX VENTURE:ASG) announced today the first surgical implant of the company’s ZIP ULTRA™ Minimally Invasive Interspinous Device in the United Kingdom. The surgery was performed at the University Hospital Llandough, a part of the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, by Mr. Stuart James.“The ZIP […]
PDL Biopharma and Paradigm Spine Complete a $75 Million Financing Transaction
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. and NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — PDL BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: PDLI) and Paradigm Spine, LLC, a provider of innovative spinal implant technologies, announced today that the parties have entered into a credit agreement whereby PDL will provide Paradigm with up to $75 million of secured debt financing. Armentum Partners acted […]
VEXIM Strengthens its Management Team, with the Appointment of Sandrine Carle as Marketing Director
TOULOUSE, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–February 18, 2014– VEXIM (Paris:ALVXM) (FR0011072602 – ALVXM), a medical device company specializing in the minimally invasive treatment of vertebral fractures, today announced today the appointment of Sandrine Carle as Marketing Director. In her new role, Sandrine will contribute to VEXIM’s growth by extending its business into new international markets.Before joining VEXIM, Sandrine […]
Aurora Spine Appoints Executive Vice President of Sales
Carlsbad, California — (Marketwired) — 02/13/14 — Aurora Spine Corporation announced today the appointment of Mike Keegan to the newly created position of Executive Vice President, U.S. Sales. Mr. Keegan will be responsible for the Company’s U.S. sales efforts, including the oversight of strategic sales development, sales administration, adding divisional sales directors and sales training. He […]
Aurora Spine Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Sterile-Packed TiNano(TM) Coated Interbody Systems
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, Feb, 2014 (Marketwired via COMTEX) — Aurora Spine Corporation announced today that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for sterile-packed titanium plasma spray coated (TiNano(TM)) spinal fusion implants.“This FDA clearance is a major achievement for Aurora Spine. These intervertebral implants are developed to support the entire spine from […]
NuVasive(R) Announces Strategic Executive Leadership Changes
SAN DIEGO, CA, Feb 05, 2014 (Menafn – Marketwired via COMTEX) –NuVasive, Inc. NUVA, a medical device company focused ondeveloping minimally disruptive surgical products and procedures forthe spine, is pleased to announce executive leadership changes thatwill foster the Company’s continued evolution into an increasinglyprofitable, 1 Billion Start-up(TM).Effective February 1, 2014, Quentin Blackford was promoted to […]
Aurora Spine Announces 100th MIS Interspinous Fusion System Sold in Italy
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA–(Marketwired – Jan 29, 2014) – Aurora Spine Corporation (TSX VENTURE:ASG) announced today that the 100th ZIP(TM) Ultra MIS Interspinous fusion system has been sold in Italy. The first surgery in Italy occurred on September 30th, 2013.“We are pleased with the surgeon adoption rate and our commercialization strategy of the Aurora ZIP(TM) Ultra MIS […]
Amedica Appoints Distinguished Surgical Device And Biomaterials Executive Jeff White To Board Of Directors
SALT LAKE CITY, Jan,2014 /IPRNewswire/ — Amedica Corporation, a biomaterials company, today announced the appointment of Jeff White to its Board of Directors.With more than 35 years of experience, Mr. White has been instrumental in the development and growth of various companies in the surgical device and biomaterial industry. Jeff is currently principal at Medtech […]
Orthofix Appoints Kathleen Regan as Interim Chair of the Board
LEWISVILLE, TEXAS — Orthofix International N.V. (NASDAQ:OFIX) (the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed Kathleen (“Kathy”) Regan, a director, as Interim Chair of the Board, effective immediately. Ms. Regan succeeds Randy Thurman, who has accepted a new executive position that requires him to limit his other professional activities and […]
Aurora Spine Corporation Updates Status of Private Placement
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA–(Marketwired – Jan. 14, 2014) -Aurora Spine Corporation (TSX VENTURE:ASG) (‘Aurora Spine” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has confirmed that the anticipated size of its previously announced private placement of common shares (“Common Shares”) will be $10 million, with such shares being issued at a price of CDN$3.15 per share […]
VertiFlex®, Inc. Announces Decision by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– VertiFlex®, Inc., a leading innovator of advanced minimally invasive spinal surgery technologies, announces The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its final Decision Memorandum on coverage for Percutaneous Image Guided Lumbar Decompression (PILD) for Spinal Stenosis, allowing Coverage with Evidence Development (CED). Under this decision, Medicare coverage for […]
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, […]
Alphatec Holdings announces new chief operating officer
Alphatec Holdings Inc. announced that Mike Plunkett will succeed Pat Ryan as chief operating officer.Plunkett joined Alphatec Spine in 2012 as vice president operations and was responsible for U.S. operations, including supply chain, production, manufacturing engineering, facilities and information technology. In his new role, Plunkett will have responsibility for global supply chain, clinical, regulatory, quality […]
SpineGuard names Pierre Guyot to Board of Directors
PARIS and SAN FRANCISCO (Jan. 2, 2014) – SpineGuard (FR0011464452 – ALSGD), an innovative medical device company focused on improving spine surgery safety, announced today that Pierre Guyot has been appointed to its Board of Directors.Mr. Guyot has served as Chief Executive Officer and Board Director of Mölnlycke Healthcare since 2007, leading the very successful […]
NuVasive(R) Manufacturing, LLC., Expands U.S. Workforce to Drive Speed of Innovation(R)
SAN DIEGO, CA and DAYTON, OH–(Marketwired – Dec 20, 2013) – NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), a medical device company focused on developing minimally disruptive surgical products and procedures for the spine, announced today that NuVasive Manufacturing, LLC., (NML) will expand its workforce by more than 25 percent in 2014. Acquired by NuVasive in May 2013, […]
NuVasive(R) Further Strengthens Leadership Team in Europe
SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwired – Dec 19, 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 continued expansion of the Company’s Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) leadership team, which will champion the Company’s market share-taking strategy across […]
Bacterin Announces Appointment of Canadian Distributor
BELGRADE, Mont.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–December 18, 2013– Bacterin International Holdings, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BONE), a leader in the development of revolutionary bone graft materials and coatings for medical applications, today announced the appointment of OsTek Orthopaedics Inc. as a distributor of Bacterin’s proprietary biologic products in Canada.Daniel Goldberger, Bacterin’s CEO, commented “We are pleased to have established […]
Stryker Corp. completes acquisition of MAKO Surgical Corp.
KALAMAZOO, MI — Stryker Corp. has completed its $1.65 billion acquisition of MAKO Surgical Corp.”We’re excited to welcome MAKO into our organization and combine their expertise in robotic arm assisted surgery with Stryker’s innovations in joint reconstruction to further advance the growth of this compelling technology,” Kevin Lobo, president and chief executive officer of the […]
NuVasive (NUVA) Launches ALIF ACR
December 17, 2013–NuVasive, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVA) announces the United States launch of ALIF ACR” (Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion – Anterior Column Realignment).ALIF ACR is focused on correcting the sagittal plane imbalance that results from advanced degeneration. The innovative product offers surgeons a familiar ALIF technique to increase alignment where eighty percent of sagittal balance exists, […]
Zimmer Holdings Names Paul Bisaro to Board of Directors
WARSAW, Ind., Dec. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZMH), a global leader in musculoskeletal care, today announced that Paul Bisaro, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Actavis plc (NYSE: ACT), has been appointed to its Board of Directors.Mr. Bisaro has served as President and Chief Executive Officer and a […]
Implanet Announces the Signing of a Distribution Agreement in Germany
PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–December 16, 2013– IMPLANET (Paris:IMPL) (Euronext: IMPL, FR0010458729), a medical technology company specializing in vertebral and knee-surgery implants, announces the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement in Germany in order to pursue, in accordance with its market plan, the expansion of its distribution network.As a leading distributor and specialist in innovative medical devices devoted […]
Aurora Spine Corporation : First U.S. Surgeries Performed Using ZIP Ultra
Carlsbad, California, December 12, 2013 /Marketwired/ – Aurora Spine Corporation announced today that the first U.S. surgical implant of the company’s ZIP ULTRA(TM) Minimally Invasive Interspinous Fusion System was performed at Southern California Hospital in Culver City, CA. The ZIP ULTRA provides surgeons with a greater ability to treat a wide range of spinal pathologies, […]
Minimus Spine Closes Deal with Texas Emerging Technology Fund
Minimus Spine, Inc. (www.minimusspine.com) announced today that has secured $1.75 million in funding from the State of Texas’ Emerging Technology Fund. The two-tranche convertible debt investment will support commercialization of its TrioJection syringe cartridge, which is intended as a non-surgical treatment for lumbar disc herniation. “We are pleased to have the state of Texas as […]