SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Benvenue Medical, Inc., a developer of minimally invasive expandable implant solutions for lumbar fusion, today announced it has completed the divestiture of its vertebral augmentation systems portfolio for an undisclosed amount to IZI Medical Products, LLC. The completion of the sale of this business allows Benvenue Medical to devote its full resources […]
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Captiva Spine Receives Clearance to Market TowerLOX-EXT MIS Extended Tab Pedicle Screw
JUPITER, FLA. (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 12, 2018–Captiva Spine, Inc., which designs, manufactures and distributes elegant and intuitive spine fusion solutions announced today it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market TowerLOX-EXT® MIS Extended Tab Pedicle Screw complementing its TowerLOX® MIS Pedicle Screw System. TowerLOX-EXT MIS Extended Tab Pedicle Screws provide […]
Johnson & Johnson Medical GmbH Acquires Emerging Implant Technologies GmbH to Enhance Global Offering of Interbody Spine Implants
NORDERSTEDT, Germany, Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies*, through its subsidiary Johnson & Johnson Medical GmbH, announced today the acquisition of Emerging Implant Technologies GmbH (EIT), a privately held manufacturer of 3D-printed titanium interbody implants for spinal fusion surgery, based in Wurmlingen, Germany. The products in this portfolio leverage EIT’s […]
CoreLink Surgical, LLC, Today Announced 510(k) Clearance to Market the M3™ Stand-Alone Anterior Lumbar (ALIF) System
ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CoreLink Surgical, LLC, today announced 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the M3™ Stand-Alone Anterior Lumbar (ALIF) System. Jay Bartling, CEO, said, “M3 is our first stand-alone interbody fusion device to feature 3D printing – I continue to be impressed by the ability of our design teams […]
Nanovis Licenses Key Nanosurface Technology Patent from the University of Nevada, Reno
CARMEL, IND. (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 11, 2018//Nanovis, a leader in nanomedicine for the spine, today announced a licensing agreement with the University of Nevada, Reno for a key nanosurface technology patent covering the use of ceramics on implants with nanopores. This foundational patent allows development of ceramics for medical implants with nanosurfacing that enhances cell binding […]
Vertos Medical Announces MILD® Procedure Long-term Safety and Efficacy Data
VIEJO, Calif., Sept. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Vertos Medical Inc., a leader in the development of innovative, minimally invasive treatments for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), today announced the publication of two-year data from a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)-approved study, MiDAS ENCORE. The data affirms long-term safety and efficacy of the mild® lumbar […]
Genesys Spine releases AIS-C Stand-Alone System
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Genesys Spine is pleased to announce the FDA clearance of our latest product line, the AIS-C Stand-Alone System. The AIS-C Stand-Alone system is a first of its kind, non-screw based, zero-profile, direct-anterior stand-alone interbody system for the cervical spine. It was designed to provide the greatest ease of use to the […]
Amedica Announces Filing of Key Patent Application Relating to the Anti-viral Effect of its Silicon Nitride
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 10, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amedica Corporation (NASDAQ: AMDA), a company that develops and commercializes silicon nitride for biomedical applications, today announced the filing of a U.S. patent application for breakthrough research findings that have identified a new property of its proprietary silicon nitride. Amedica investigators led by Dr. Giuseppe Pezzotti, […]
Spine Companies to Know with “S” (Part 1)
Today, we display 10 Spine Companies which “S”. Many weeks ago, we started to display the updated list of all the spinal companies worldwide from A to Z.Until now, we have included more than 240 companies (from A to R ). This week we have included some of the the Companies that start with “S” including […]
CTL Medical to Become World’s Only Provider of Silicon Nitride Spine Products
DALLAS (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 06, 2018–CTL Medical Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement with Amedica Corporation (NASDAQ: AMDA) to purchase its commercial spine business, which includes its complete portfolio of spine-related patents and 510ks, as well as any technological advancements directly related to the spine that result from it. The deal will make CTL Medical the […]
Positive Commercial Payor Policy Covering coflex® For The Surgical Treatment Of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Paradigm Spine, LLC, a leader in providing solutions for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis, announces issuance of a BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Medical Policy, entitled “Interspinous and Interlaminar Stabilization/Distraction Devices (Spacers)” dated August 2018. The coverage policy may be found here: http://www.cam-policies.com/internet/cmpd/cmp/mdclplcy.nsf/DispContent/A50CA6ABF1D50CAF8525811E0062FC38?opendocument. Lumbar spinal stenosis (“LSS”), affecting 1.6 million […]
4WEB Medical Announces Substantial Growth of its Lateral Product Offering
DALLAS, Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — 4WEB Medical, the industry leader in 3D printed implant technology, announced today substantial growth driven by its Lateral Spine Truss System™. “We are extremely pleased with the adoption of our Lateral Spine Truss System™. 4WEB has achieved double digit growth YTD 2018 compared to 2017 in revenue, users, cases and units sold. Most […]
Innovasis Announces Successful Launch of TxHA™
SALT LAKE CITY, September 6, 2018 – Innovasis is pleased to announce the commercial launch of TxHA, ™ a TLIF interbody fusion device offering PEEK Optima HA Enhanced polymer. Designed for use in spinal fusion procedures, the TxHA interbody device contains osteoconductive hydroxyapatite (HA) fully integrated into the polymer and exposed on all surfaces of […]
Amedica Announces Agreement to Sell Spine Business to CTL Medical
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amedica Corporation (NASDAQ: AMDA) today announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with CTL Medical, a Dallas, TX-based privately held medical device manufacturer that focuses on the spine implant and instrument market, whereby CTL Medical will acquire all of Amedica’s commercial spine business […]
NuVasive Grows Expandable Spinal Interbody Portfolio With Launch Of TLX® 20 Degree Implant
SAN DIEGO – September 5, 2018 – NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions, today announced the launch of its TLX® 20 degree expandable spinal interbody implant with a first-of-its-kind oblique profile designed for transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) procedures. This product launch is another […]
Captiva Spine’s TirboLOX-L™ Dual Layer Organic Lattice Structure 3D Printed Titanium Lumbar Cages Receive Clearance
JUPITER, FLA. (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 05, 2018–Captiva Spine is a medical device organization located in Jupiter, Florida, dedicated to delivering smart, elegant and intuitive spinal fusion solutions. Today, Captiva Spine is announcing it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its TirboLOX-L 3D Printed Titanium Lumbar Cages. TirboLOX-L Titanium Lumbar […]
NuVasive To Feature Lateral Single-Position Surgery And Surgical Intelligence At SMISS Annual Forum
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ : NUVA ), the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions, today announced the Company will showcase industry-leading solutions for creating better clinical outcomes for spine procedures at the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS) Annual Forum being held September 6-8, 2018, […]
EOS imaging Installs Its First Site in Mexico
EOS imaging (Paris:EOSI) (Euronext, FR0011191766 – EOSI – Eligible PEA – PME), the pioneer of 2D/3D imaging and data solutions for orthopedics, today announced the first installation of an EOS® system in Mexico, the largest Central American market, at Shriners Hospitals for Children – Mexico, located in Mexico City. “Shriners Hospitals for Children – Mexico, noted […]
Is the Spine market Consolidating? 10 acquisitions in 12 months!
September 2, 2018–The Consolidation is the phase in an industry where competitors start to merge. The main objectives for the companies is often to gain a larger portion of overall market share and to take advantage of synergies as Stryker has just done acquiring K2M Inc.Consolidations and mergers are a form of inorganic growth when […]
K2M Group Holdings, Inc. Announces Definitive Agreement To Be Acquired by Stryker Corporation
LEESBURG, Va., Aug. 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K2M Group Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTWO) (the “Company” or “K2M”), a global leader of complex spine and minimally invasive solutions focused on achieving three-dimensional Total Body Balance™, today announced a definitive merger agreement with Stryker Corporation (“Stryker”, NYSE: SYK) pursuant to which Stryker has agreed to acquire […]
FDA Grants Eden Spine 510(K) Clearance for Its Thoraco Lumbar Spine Locking Plate – SPHYNX™
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND (PRWEB) AUGUST 30, 2018–The SPHYNX™ is the ideal complement to Eden Spine proprietary, expandable titanium vertebral body replacement implant with rotatable endplates, the GIZA™ which provides multiple angulation options by simple endplates rotation. The GIZA™ is intended to replace and fuse a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to a tumor or […]
Globus Medical to Exhibit Latest Advancements in MIS Spine Surgery at SMISS Annual Forum
AUDUBON, Pa., Aug. 29, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE:GMED), a leading musculoskeletal solutions company, will feature its ExcelsiusGPS® revolutionary robotic guidance and navigation system along with its latest advancements in expandable interbody technology at the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS) Annual Forum being held September 6-8, 2018, in Las Vegas, […]
Nanovis Announces Successful Completion of $5.5 Million Investment Round To Fund Technology-Driven Growth
CARMEL, IND. (PRWEB) AUGUST 28, 2018–Nanovis, an innovative and fast-growing technology company selling nano-technology enhanced spinal implants, announced today the successful completion of a $5.5 million funding round managed by Commenda Securities. Key investors include Elevate Ventures, 1st Source Capital Corporation, Purdue’s Foundry Investment Fund, Commenda Capital, and Ellipsis Ventures. “Our investment in Nanovis is consistent […]
SI-BONE, Inc. Announces France’s National Healthcare System Establishes Exclusive Positive Coverage for the Triangular iFuse Implant System® for MIS SI Joint Fusion
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — SI-BONE, Inc., a medical device company that pioneered the minimally invasive surgical (“MIS”) treatment of the sacroiliac (“SI”) joint with the iFuse Implant System® (“iFuse”) announced that iFuse will be added to the List of Refundable Products and Services in France (Liste des Produits et Prestations Remboursables – LPPR), meaning that the French National […]
7D Surgical Announces New Distribution Agreement With LifeHealthcare Group Limited for Australia and New Zealand
TORONTO, Aug. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — 7D Surgical Inc announced today that it has entered into a new supply agreement for the distribution of 7D Surgical’s innovative image guidance technologies with LifeHealthcare Group Limited. LifeHealthcare is a leading independent provider of medical devices and healthcare solutions in Australia and New Zealand. 7D Surgical develops advanced optical technologies and machine vision-based […]
SPINE Companies Catalogue From A to Z: 10 Spine Companies to know with “R”
Over the recent years, global spinal fusion market has been witnessing growth, on account of several driving factors including rising healthcare awareness amongst consumers, surging prevalence of spinal deformities due to accidents along with increasing health expenditure in developing countries. Moreover, ongoing demographic shift towards geriatric population with significant population suffering from inveterate spinal ailments, […]
Medicrea to Begin Trading on the OTCQX Market in the U.S.
LYON, France & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Medicrea Group (Euronext Growth Paris: FR0004178572 – ALMED), pioneering the transformation of spinal surgeries through Artificial Intelligence, predictive modeling and patient specific implants with its UNiD ASI™ technologies, announced today that the Company will begin trading on the OTCQX Best Market under the tickers “MRNTY” and “MRNTF” on Tuesday, […]