Since 2015, Spineway, specialist in surgical implants and instruments for treating disorders of the spinal column (spine), has pursued its growth and development in accordance with its SKYWAY 2018 plan and several milestones have already been reached. In line with its commitments, Spineway successfully expanded into new high-potential countries such as the United States and […]
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Medicrea Receives FDA Clearance for 3D-Printed Titanium Interbody Devices and Introduces AdapTEK™ Surgeon-Adaptive Technology
LYON, France & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Medicrea® Group (Euronext Growth Paris: FR0004178572 – ALMED), pioneering the convergence of healthcare IT and next-generation, outcome-centered device design and manufacturing with UNiD™ Adaptive Spine Intelligence™ (ASI) technology, announced today the Company has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its IB3D™ range of 3D-printed Titanium interbody devices […]
Life Spine Announces Alpha Launch of SIMPACT™ TRI-FIN Sacroiliac Joint Fixation Screws
HUNTLEY, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Life Spine, a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders, announced today the alpha launch of the SIMPACT TRI-FIN Sacroiliac Joint Fixation Screw System. “I am excited to add SIMPACT TRI-FIN to our growing portfolio of MIS Procedural Solutions, as well as providing […]
Why are Titanium Cages back after 20 years? Learn about 28 Titanium TLIF implants
Surgeons have historically preferred interbody spacers made of titanium because of their strength and long clinical history. But 20 years ago, everything changed with a new material called PEEK (polyetheretherketone) that appeared in the spinal market offering many advantages as elastic modulus close to bone, high biocompatibility and biostability, excellent resistance to compressive loading, and radiolucency. For almost […]
Paradigm Spine, LLC Announces – Highmark, Inc. Is 1st Private Payor To Issue Exclusive Positive Coverage Policy For coflex® Interlaminar Stabilization® Treatment Of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Paradigm Spine, LLC, a leader in providing solutions for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis announces issuance of a Highmark, Inc. Medical Policy, entitled “Interspinous and Interlaminar Stabilization/Distraction Devices (Spacers)” dated November 6, 2017. The coverage policy may be found here https://www.highmarkbcbswv.com/west-virginia-commercial-medical-policy/S-191-016.html Importantly, the Medical Policy specifically excludes any other interspinous distraction or […]
Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Mark McFarland, Completes Successful Outpatient Surgery Using SpineFrontier’s Less Exposure Surgery (LES®) Technology
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 17, 2017–Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Mark McFarland utilized SpineFrontier’s newly updated angled driver design – in accordance with A-CIFT SoloFuse-P technology – in a successful C4-6 anterior cervical discectomy and fusion on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, Va. The patient was discharged and on her way home […]
Invibio Investing to Accelerate Innovation for Medical Device Companies
THORNTON CLEVELEYS, UNITED KINGDOM (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 16, 2017–Invibio Biomaterial Solutions has implemented a series of investments to help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes and lower total healthcare costs, a challenge faced by both the medical profession and industry, including medical device companies, globally. By assisting medical device companies to change the way they develop new products […]
Titan Spine Announces the First Endoskeleton® Interbody Fusion Cases in Australia
MEQUON, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Titan Spine, a medical device surface technology company focused on developing innovative spinal interbody fusion implants, today announced the first surgeries in Australia using the Company’s proprietary Endoskeleton® interbody fusion devices and surface technology, marking the Company’s entry into a robust new market. The first two ALIF cases were performed successfully in October […]
Spine Orthopaedic Devices Market to Grow at a CAGR of 6.23 % by the end of 2023.Learn about 400 Spinal Companies
According to the latest research report from Orbit Research “Global Spine Orthopaedic Devices Market: Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities; Trends and Opportunities to 2023” the Spine Orthopaedic Devices Market will Grow at a CAGR of 6.23 % by the end of 2023. Aging population is a primary driver for all medical industry segments as it significantly driven by declining fertility […]
Minimus Spine signs first European Distribution Agreement with MOSS S.p.A. and completes initial stocking order
Minimus Spine Inc, a medical device manufacturer with a patented medical grade ozone injection system intended for spinal disc herniations, branded as “Triojection”, announced today that it has received its first commercial order and realized its first revenue. Triojection systems are being shipped to its initial European distributor, MOSS S.p.A. in Italy, who has been […]
OrthoPediatrics Corp. to Start Distributing Bioretec Devices via Private Label
WARSAW, Ind., Nov. 13, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OrthoPediatrics Corp. (“OrthoPediatrics”) (NASDAQ:KIDS), a company exclusively focused on advancing the field of pediatric orthopedics, and Bioretec Ltd. (“Bioretec”), announced today that they have amended their existing distribution agreement in order for OrthoPediatrics to market and sell Bioretec’s unique, bioresorbable orthopaedic bone and soft-tissue fixation implants under the OrthoPediatrics […]
SpineGuard and XingRong Medical Launch PediGuard® in China
SpineGuard (Paris:ALSGD) (FR0011464452 – ALSGD), an innovative company that develops and markets disposable medical devices to make spine surgery safer, announced today that XinRong Medical Group will officially launch the Classic PediGuard product range in China during the Chinese Orthopedic Association (COA) annual meeting being held in Zhuhai, China from November 15-18. The COA meeting […]
Congratulations to The SPINE GROUP on reaching 12,000 LinkedIn members
Congratulations, The SPINE Group, on topping 12000 members in this awesome group. Since 2008, The SPINE Group has been supporting the Spine Industry providing relationships, discussions, events and information .Thank you for your partnership and we encourage others to keep joining! About The SPINE Group This LinkedIn group is for all the people involved in the SPINAL business willing to receive fresh information […]
Sponsorship 2018 | When you’re competing in an extremely crowded marketplace as Spine, how can you stand out?
Differentiation is the KEY! When you’re competing in an extremely crowded marketplace as Spine, the thing you must avoid at all costs is becoming a faceless provider. Sponsorship offers the possibility to increase your Company Visibility and Differentiate! WHO Can Benefit from our Sponsorship? 1.- Spine Companies: You already Compete against at least 400 companies worldwide! […]
Medicrea Files a Lawsuit against K2M Spine, Inc.
LYON, France & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Medicrea Group (Euronext Growth Paris: FR0004178572 – ALMED), pioneering the convergence of healthcare IT and next-generation, outcome-centered device design and manufacturing with UNiD™ Adaptive Spine Intelligence (“ASI”) technology, announces that on Wednesday, November 8th, 2017, Medicrea USA, Inc., filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the […]
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results
CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 09, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (“Alphatec” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:ATEC), a provider of innovative spine surgery solutions with a mission to improve patient lives through the relentless pursuit of superior outcomes, announced today financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2017 and recent corporate highlights. Third Quarter […]
SpineGuard Demonstrates the Unique Potential of its DSG™ Technology in Surgical Robotics
SpineGuard (Paris:ALSGD) (FR0011464452 – ALSGD), an innovative company that develops and markets disposable medical devices to make spine surgery safer, announced today the successful completion of an experimental feasibility study in collaboration with the Institut des Systèmes Intelligents et de Robotique (UPMC /CNRS), Paris, France. The study demonstrates how DSG™ technology can stop a robot automatically when an impending […]
Is the Lumbar Total Disc Replacement (TDR) Back? Learn about the 10 most relevant Lumbar Artificial Discs
The lumbar artificial disc (LAD) market has experienced significantly lower procedural growth than other market segments as a result of a lack in clinical efficacy data and poor reimbursement. In 2014, the reimbursement environment severely limited the number of LAD procedures performed. However, reimbursement policies are expected to change because Medicare and other organizations are considering […]
NASS 2017 Best Paper Sessions Provide Significant Insights into the Long-Term Results of activL® Artificial Disc
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., Nov. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC today announced the significance of the long-term data presented at the NASS 2017 podium during the NASS Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL, October 25-27, 2017. At the meeting, three key presentations were made that greatly increase the body of evidence in support of lumbar total disc replacement (TDR) […]
François-Henri Reynaud Appointed as Safe Orthopaedics’ Chief Financial Officer
ERAGNY-SUR-OISE, France– SAFE ORTHOPAEDICS (Paris:SAFOR) (FR0012452746 – SAFOR), a company offering innovative ranges of sterile implants combined with their single-use instruments for back surgery, today announces the appointment of François-Henri Reynaud as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. François-Henri has 13 years’ experience in finance. For five years, he was initially involved in financing innovative business companies in a […]
Mazor Robotics Reports Record Third Quarter 2017; Revenue More Than Doubles to $17.2 Million
CAESAREA, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mazor Robotics Ltd. (TASE: MZOR; NASDAQGM: MZOR), a pioneer and a leader in the field of robotic guidance systems, reported record third quarter revenue of $17.2 million. As previously announced, the Company received purchase orders for 22 systems in the 2017 third quarter, including 19 Mazor X systems. Recent Significant Highlights Entered the […]
SPINEWAY :Joseph Brigneaud nominated to Spineway’s Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of Spineway, specialist in surgical implants and instruments for treating disorders of the spinal column (spine), has co-opted Mr. Joseph Brigneaud as an independent Board member. Joseph Brigneaud, a partner at MAELO Capital – a private-equity investment firm, has over 15 years’ experience in supporting and financing companies. Having opened and […]
SAGICO Announces North American Launch of Expandable Spinal Implants
TAMPA, Fla., /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Spinal Analytics & Geometrical Implant Co, (SAGICO), an innovative spinal implant company, announced today the North American debut of its proprietary spinal restoration technology. The North American debut of the innovative SAGICO IBF System, Aria Lumbar and Arion Cervical, introduces expandable interbody fusion devices during the North American Spine Society (NASS) annual […]
Amedica Submits 510(k) Application to FDA for Valeo C+CSC with Lumen
SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 06, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amedica Corporation (Nasdaq:AMDA), an innovative biomaterial company that develops and manufactures silicon nitride as a platform for biomedical applications, announced that the company made a 510(k) submission to the U.S Food and Drug Administration for its Valeo C+CSC with Lumen spinal implant. The Valeo C+CSC with Lumen […]
Medical Device Sales Reps in the Operating Room: An Asset or a Liability?
November 1, 2017 (mddionline.com)–In this age of rapidly developing technologies, medical device sales representatives fill a unique role. In the business of surgery, sales reps not only deliver medical devices to hospitals as needed, but they ensure that surgical teams know precisely when and how a device and its components are to be used. Often knowing […]
SeaSpine Reports Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results
CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 02, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SeaSpine Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:SPNE), a global medical technology company focused on surgical solutions for the treatment of spinal disorders, announced today financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017. Third Quarter 2017 Financial Highlights and Recent Accomplishments Revenue of $31.7 million, unchanged compared to the prior […]
New Studies Look At Cost And Benefits Of Robotic Surgery
As robotics in medicine becomes more widely adopted, two new studies look at the cost and advantages and disadvantages of robotic surgery versus freehand surgery. University of Stanford researchers conducted a multiyear analysis and study with 24,000 patients with kidney cancer who needed laparoscopic surgery to remove a patient’s kidney indicated that the two approaches had comparable patient outcomes and […]