Aero Medical is one of the 278 companies included in SpineCatalogue2015.com. It was founded in 2014 as a response to the great demand for affordable implants, devices, and surgical equipment’s. Aero Medical realized that this necessity was two-fold: provide affordable cutting edge technology to those who need it, but, more importantly, ensure quality and service […]
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About Spine Catalogue 2015: AeroMedical
Aero Medical is one of the 278 companies included in SpineCatalogue2015.com. It was founded in 2014 as a response to the great demand for affordable implants, devices, and surgical equipment’s. Aero Medical realized that this necessity was two-fold: provide affordable cutting edge technology to those who need it, but, more importantly, ensure quality and service […]
NuVasive reports 3Q loss
SAN DIEGO (AP) _ NuVasive Inc. (NUVA) on Thursday reported a third-quarter loss of $1.8 million. The San Diego-based company said it had a loss of 4 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and non-recurring costs, came to 19 cents per share. The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of […]
FDA Clears Next-Generation SURGIMAP 2.0 Software, First Pre-Operative Planning Platform for Personalized Spinal Implants
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NEMARIS, Inc. today announced the company has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the next-generation SURGIMAP 2.0 platform, the preeminent software used to preoperatively plan spine surgery which now offers advanced tools based upon algorithms and the most recent scientific data on the parameters necessary to determine […]
The LLIF Procedure
The Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF) procedure is a minimally disruptive surgical technique in which the surgeon approaches the spine from the side of the patient’s body, rather than the front or back as in traditional spine surgeries. This side (lateral transpsoas) approach can reduce the risk of injury to muscles, nerves, and blood vessels. There are several […]
History of LLIF
Minimally invasive spine surgery has evolved from traditional open spine surgery, and it is an accepted, safe alternative (McAfee, et al., 2010). Traditional open operations for lumbar interbody fusion include anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF), and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF).The ALIF provides for a large interbody graft for disc space re-expansion, restoration […]
Direct Lateral Approach to the Lumbar Spine
Extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF) (NuVasive Inc., San Diego, CA) and direct lateral interbody fusion (DLIF) (Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Memphis, TN) are novel minimally invasive transpsoas approaches to the lumbar spine for performing interbody fusions. Read More
35 Lateral Fusion Cages
An interbody fusion can be performed using a variety of different approaches as ALIF, TLIF, PLIF. OLIF, LLIF. In a lateral lumbar interbody fusion, the surgeon takes a side approach and centers the incision over the patient’s flank. With this approach, the surgeon can reach the vertebrae and intervertebral disks without moving the nerves or […]
AnyPlus®
The DLIF cage provides the surgeon with an alternative approach to interbody fusion procedures that is accomplished through a minimally invasive technique. Implant provides optimal intervertebral fit and ample graft cavity that fosters bony ingrowth, thereby restoring disc height and spinal stability.A full range of instrumentation is provided to accommodate surgeon preference. Benefits: Multiple Footprints:Multiple […]
AVS® Aria™ PEEK Spacer System
ARIA is a lateral approach system including access, instrumentation, and interbody. The ARIA was designed to provide access and treatment to the lumbar spine via a lateral or anterolateral approach, including anterior retroperitoneal exposure through a small incision. Surgical Tech.pdf Benefits: Open IOM strategy with integrated components Retractor provides simple and stable retraction, allowing over […]
CALIBER®-L
CALIBER®-L is an expandable lateral lumbar fusion device designed to streamline insertion and optimize fit. Insertion of CALIBER®-L is performed at a contracted height to ease insertion. Controlled distraction is designed to maximize indirect decompression through disc height restoration. Continuous expansion resists migration by optimizing fit. Benefits: Minimized Impaction: Preserves endplate integrity which may help […]
CLYDESDALE®
The Direct Lateral Interbody Fusion procedure provides spine surgeons with a complete minimally invasive solution for the treatment of degenerative lumbar conditions. By utilizing a direct lateral approach to the spine, this procedure enables placement of a large interbody graft into the disc space for anterior column support while avoiding the obstacles associated with traditional […]
DLIF
The comprehensive and versatile Tyber Medical DLIF Interbody Spacer was designed for ease of use. Benefits: Optional TyPEEK™ Titanium Plasma Spray:TyPEEK provides an outstanding, new solution for fusion procedures by combining the properties of a Titanium plasma spray with the modulus of PEEK. The proprietary highly roughened surface may provide a more favorable environment for […]
InterContinental®
InterContinental® Plate-Spacer is the next generation system in minimally invasive lateral fixation. The plate and spacer are fully contained within the disc space, minimizing disruption to patient anatomy. The optimized screw design compressively loads the graft to help promote fusion. The system offers a wide variety of footprints in order to meet different patient anatomy […]
Oracle
The Oracle Cage System is a comprehensive minimally invasive solution for lumbar interbody fusion using the direct lateral approach. Benefits: Anatomic shape:Mimics the anatomy of the disc space Pyramidal teeth:Provide resistance to implant migration Four radiographic marker pins:Enable visualization of implant position The medial/lateral marker pins are located approximately 4 mm from the edges of the implant. […]
RISE®-L
RISE®-L is an expandable lateral lumbar fusion device that offers up to 7mm of expansion coupled with a large graft chamber and the ability to introduce autogenous bone graft in situ. The titanium implant provides continuous in situ expansion and is designed to restore disc height with proper anatomical fit. Available in multiple sizes, in […]
Slide Lateral Cage
Single-Approach Surgery describes the surgical treatment of a spinal segment through one surgical exposure. Using the Slide™ Lateral Cage and optional plate, the surgical objective of stabilizing the operative spinal level can be achieved through a minimized lateral incision without the need for additional surgical incisions and/or posterior instrumentation.
Spine treatment firm Zyga raises $10 million
September 25, 2014 –(Star Tribune)–Zyga Technology, which makes two devices to treat medical conditions of the lower spine, received $10 million in financing to expand its sales force and pursue three clinical studies. The funding mostly consists of debt: $8 million from Silicon Valley Bank, which mainly funds commercial ventures including health care. The remaining […]
UniLInk™
The UniLink Interspinous Fusion System delivers maximum procedural flexibility through a minimally invasive approach. The UniLink System offers an array of customizable, low-profile implants to accommodate anatomical variation and surgical technique preferences. Utilizing a shorter plate height with an elliptical insert allows the UniLink Device to seed its spikes 4-6mm more anterior without compromising the […]
Viking
Viking Viking is a dynamic interspinous system for the lumbar spine. It allows compression movements and lateral bending and it allows load transfer along the spine preserving the kinematic movements of the segment where it is implanted, working at the same time as a “shock absorber”. Its core is an elastic spring which can be […]
Wellex
The WELLEX™ Interspinous Process Technology aims at perfecting the balance between motion and stability by restoring the posterior tension band, the facet congruence and the foraminal height. The Wellex, developed by Dr. Jean-Marc Fuentes from France and Eden Spine, is based on over ten years of clinical experience with similar type devices.Its unique characteristics establish […]
5 Things Medtronic, Inc.’s Management Wants You to Know
Medtronic recently reported first-quarter earnings , topping analyst expectations as non-GAAP earnings rose 6% and revenue climbed 5%.But the quarterly report only tells half the story. Let’s look at the five most interesting things that CEO Omar Ishrak discussed during the medical-device maker’s earnings conference call.The spine business will hopefully strengthen… Read more »
What 3D Printing Means for Healthcare
Medical care might not be the most obvious place for 3D printing applications, but 3D-printed kidneys and 3D-printed prosthetic eyes say otherwise. 3D-printed plastics are being used for medical tools and devices, models for surgical training and even lightweight, cost-efficient implants and prosthetics. Read more »
Vendor alleges hospital violated her constitutional rights
DAYTONA BEACH — A spinal implant vendor who lost business at Halifax Health is alleging in a federal lawsuit the public hospital violated her constitutional rights when it banished her for writing a critical letter. Read more »
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Medtronic seeks to dismiss shareholder suits after panel finding
Medtronic Inc. will seek to dismiss shareholder lawsuits over its Infuse bone-growth product after a panel found the allegations were “without merit,” the medical-device maker said Tuesday. Shareholders accused Medtronic executives and directors of deliberately violating FoodRead more »
Should Johnson & Johnson Join the Buyout Boom?
Mergers and acquisitions have been all the rage in health care in 2014. Big pharma’s taken over the spotlight recently, but medical device giants have joined in the game recently, and now major orthopedics and spine device maker Smith & Nephew (NYSE: SNN ) may be in the crosshairs of some of the industry’s biggest […]