LEESBURG, Va., June 01, 2016 (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 and minimally invasive spine technologies and techniques, today announced it has received 510(k) clearances from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]
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Eden Spine New Thoraco-Lumbar Plate Receives CE Mark Approval
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND (PRWEB) JUNE 02, 2016–Eden Spine (http://www.EdenSpine.com), an R&D driven medical technology company, announced today that the SPHYNX™ plating system was granted CE Mark approval. Made of titanium, the low profile SPHYNX™ is to be implanted via the antero-lateral approach for the treatment of thoraco-lumbar instabilities. Indications include spinal fractures, vertebral tumors, secondary instabilities […]
Pinnacle Spine Group Announces Launch of InFill®
DALLAS, June 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Pinnacle Spine Group, LLC, a developer of innovative spinal fusion solutions engineered to deliver optimal bone graft volume and graft-to-endplate contact, today announced the launch of its InFill® Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) Interbody Device. This device is designed to maximize wall thickness and graft chamber volume, ensuring optimal […]
Does Mazor Robotics’ Deal With Medtronic Make It a Buy?
(www.fool.com) –Mazor Robotics Ltd. (NASDAQ:MZOR) is teaming up with Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) in an attempt to boost sales of its Renaissance robotic surgery system. The system, which is used in spinal procedures, is already installed at 100 sites, but Medtronic possesses a global sales team that could help Mazor significantly increase that number. Transforming spine surgery Over […]
Contract Manufacturing in Spine. 40 Relevant Companies
Contract Manufacturing in Spine:Price erosion for spinal products has been a constant variable during the past years. The main drivers for the spinal contract manufacturing market have been implant manufacturing and OEM facility divestitures. The major spinal medical device companies have had a different outsourcing strategy than more of their smaller challengers. While the large OEMs manufacture a fair amount […]
Senate Panel: Docs Owning Device Companies Have Conflict of Interest
May 10 (Bloomberg BNA.com)— Spinal surgeons participating in a physician-owned distributorship (POD) saw 24 percent more patients than non-POD surgeons, increasing the possibility of unnecessary surgeries and patient harm, according to a Senate Finance Committee report released May 10. The report from the committee’s Republicans, which updates a 2011 report, said spinal surgeons participating in […]
J&J highlights plans for 3D printed orthopedics and contact lenses following alliance with HP
On the heels of its collaboration with HP Inc. focused on 3D printing, Johnson & Johnson officials provided more specifics about its ambitious plans for the manufacturing technique during a meeting with Wall Streeters. The alliance with HP is only one of J&J’s more than 50 strategic collaborations with other companies, government agencies and academics […]
Implanet: Launch of the New JAZZ Claw® Implant
BORDEAUX, France & BOSTON–IMPLANET (Paris:IMPL) (OTCQX:IMPZY) (Euronext: IMPL, FR0010458729, PEA-PME eligible; OTCQX: IMPZY), a medical technology company specializing in vertebral and knee-surgery implants, today announces that it has been granted 510(k) clearance in the United States and the CE Mark in Europe to market the new Jazz Claw®. Jazz Claw is an unmatched hybrid implant […]
5 Surgical Robots for Spine
5 Surgical Robots for Spine are included in our new page “ROBOTS” where you can find 12 relevant surgical robots and 5 than can be used in the Spinal surgery. Please visit our new list in: https://thespinemarketgroup.com/robots/ Surgical Robots for the Spinal Market would reach $2.77 Billon from $26 Million by 2022 according to ReportsnReports.com, Robotic procedures offer significant cost […]
Many operations are no better than placebo, says a top surgeon
New Zealand Listener— For a doctor who’s taking a metaphorical scalpel to the operating decisions of his colleagues, it’s surprising Sydney orthopaedic surgeon Ian Harris doesn’t have a target on his forehead.In the past few months, Harris has been spreading the seedier secrets of the surgical world, chief among them that thousands of operations commonly […]
Amendia Announces Transaction with Kohlberg & Company
MARIETTA, GA (PRWEB) APRIL 29, 2016–Amendia, Inc., a leading designer, developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices used in spinal surgical procedures, today announced the completion of a significant transaction and partnership that positions Amendia for accelerated growth and an enhanced value proposition for current and future customers and partners. Kohlberg & Company, L.L.C. (“Kohlberg”), […]
Woman drops lawsuit against Drobot hospital over “counterfeit” spinal screws
SANTA ANA, Calif., April, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — An Orange County woman has dismissed her lawsuit against HealthSmart Pacific, former owner of Pacific Hospital of Long Beach, after it was revealed that the spinal implants used in her surgery were not counterfeit, as she alleged in the wake of similar, highly publicized claims by a group of […]
Spine Sales Reps Blues.Stormy Weather
April 17, 2016–The last decade has seen an unprecedent growth in the Spine market. Mainly due to the aging population and the development of improved technologies with new and better implants and instruments. Most of us, we have seen how spinal companies were growing and increasing their sales and profits. At the same time , […]
SpinalCyte Announces Publication in Global Spine Journal
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SpinalCyte, LLC, a Texas-based tissue engineering technology company focused on regrowth of the spinal disc nucleus using Human Dermal Fibroblasts (HDFs), today announced the publication of its discovery surrounding use of HDFs for regrowth and repair of the intervertebral disc in the April 2016 Edition, Issue 02, Volume 06 of the Global Spine Journal. […]
Aurora Spine’s Patent Related to Its ZIP® ISP Allowed by the United States Patent Office
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA–(Marketwired – April 14, 2016) – Aurora Spine Corporation (TSX VENTURE:ASG) announced today the allowance by the United States Patent and Trademark Office of United States Patent Application Serial No. 13/865,155 entitled “Dynamic and Non-Dynamic Interspinous Fusion Implant and Bone Growth Stimulation System”. This patent covers Aurora’s family of ZIP® ISPs, including its ZIP […]
VEXIM: Strong Revenue Growth in Q1 2016
TOULOUSE, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: VEXIM (FR0011072602 ‐ ALVXM / PEA-PME) (Paris:ALVXM), a medical device company specializing in the minimally invasive treatment of vertebral fractures, today announced its consolidated sales results for the first quarter 2016. Strong growth in the 1st quarter 2016 (Q1) (€ in thousands) Q1 (as of March 31st) Q1 2016 Q1 2015 Change (%) Sales […]
Medtronic Responds to Star Tribune Article Regarding INFUSE Bone Graft
MINNEAPOLIS – April 10, 2016 – This weekend, an article was published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune that criticized Medtronic’s handling of data collected during a retrospective chart review (RCR) of INFUSE Bone Graft between 2006-2008. The article makes insinuations that are false, and fails to include important information regarding the RCR and Medtronic’s actions. […]
Safe Orthopaedics expands its business to the Asia-Pacific
Eragny-sur-Oise, April 13, 2016 – SAFE ORTHOPAEDICS (Euronext: FR0012452746 – SAFOR), a company developing and marketing an innovative range of sterile implants combined with their single-use surgical instruments, is today announcing that the Australian regulatory authorities have approved its SteriSpine ranges and that it has entered into a distribution agreement with SSJ Health covering Australia […]
Implanet commences trading on OTCQX in the U.S.
Bordeaux, Boston, April 13, 2016: IMPLANET (Euronext: IMPL, FR0010458729, PEA-PME eligible; OTCQX: IMPZY), a medical technology company specializing in vertebral and knee-surgery implants, announces that its sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) will commence trading today in the United States on OTCQX® International (“OTCQX”), under the symbol IMPZY, with each ADR representing 2 ordinary […]
EOS imaging Receives FDA Approval for spineEOS
PARIS–EOS imaging (Paris:EOSI) (Euronext, FR0011191766 – EOSI), the pioneer in 2D/3D orthopedic medical imaging, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved spineEOS, an online 3D planning software for spine surgery based on EOS stereo-radiographic 2D/3D imaging. The FDA approval of spineEOS allows EOS to expand its presence in the large […]
Expanding Orthopedics Announces Dale Binke as Vice President of US Sales
OR AKIVA, Israel, April 12, 2016 /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 the recent addition of Dale Binke as Vice President of US Sales. In his role, Dale, an industry veteran, will lead US sales and […]
RTI Surgical Launches the Streamline TL Deformity System
ALACHUA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RTI Surgical® Inc. (RTI) (Nasdaq: RTIX), a leading global surgical implant company, is pleased to announce the launch of the Streamline TL Spinal Fixation System – Deformity Instrumentation for complex adult deformities or curvatures. With a focus on versatility, ease-of-use and surgeon comfort, the Streamline TL deformity instruments bring another level of functionality […]
Stryker Acquires SafeWire Product Portfolio
ALLENDALE, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stryker’s Spine division today announced the acquisition of the SafeWire product portfolio, including the Y-Wire guidewire and Tiger Jamshidi Needle Family for use in minimally invasive spine surgery. The acquisition is highly complementary to Stryker’s current spine product portfolio and is aligned with the Spine division’s strategy of expanding its product offering for […]
Globus Medical won’t be deposed in patent infringement lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA (http://pennrecord.com) – An Audubon-based medical device manufacturer will not be forced to provide documents or give deposition testimony in a patent infringement lawsuit originating in federal court in Texas. In January, Globus Medical, Inc., a company that produces musculoskeletal implants to aid patients recovering from spinal injuries, received a subpoena from a Hawaii-based physician […]
Warsaw-based company accelerates medical device industry
Last tuesday, a Warsaw-based company unveiled an initiative designed to accelerate the medical device industry.Dubbed the ‘orthopedic capital of the world,’ the city of Warsaw has committed to support OrthoWorx over the next six years to help fund its new entity. The root of this effort, called AcceLinx, will serve as a platform for entrepreneurs […]
Spine Rep of Tomorrow: Adaptation is Key
April 3, 2016– “…but the species that survives is the one that is able best to ADAPT and adjust to the changing environment in which it finds itself” said Darwin. Spine Market: Changing Environment In the recent years, the Spinal Industry has started a transformation .Governments and health insurers worldwide are implementing measures to control costs, public hospitals are operating […]
Top Emerging Trends Impacting the Spine Market
The top four emerging trends influencing the global spine surgery market according to Technavio’s healthcare and life sciences research analysts are: Increased use of surface-modified titanium in spinal implants The use of titanium to manufacture spinal implants has increased in recent years. Spinal implants such as cages, rods, screws, hooks, wires, plates, and bolts are […]