LEESBURG, Va., Oct. 23, 2017 (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 that it has acquired from Cardinal Spine, a privately held medical device company, the PALO ALTO® Cervical Static Corpectomy Cage System. PALO […]
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NuVasive Extends Its Leadership As Lateral Spine Technology Innovator With New Lateral Single-Position Surgery Procedure
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions, today announced new lateral solutions that enable surgeons to perform lateral single-position surgery and expand the Company’s comprehensive lateral portfolio. Nearly 15 years ago, NuVasive revolutionized spine surgery […]
Additional Payor Positive Coverage for A Novel & Proven Treatment For Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Paradigm Spine, LLC, a leader in providing solutions for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis announces updated coverage by Health Alliance Plan of Michigan. An additional 500,000 lives in Michigan now have access to treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis using coflex. Lumbar spinal stenosis (“LSS”), affecting 1.6 million […]
SI-BONE’s New iFuse-Navigation™ Set* and iFuse-3D™ Fenestrated SI Joint Fusion Implant to be Featured at the 2017 North American Spine Society Annual Meeting
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — SI-BONE, Inc., an innovative medical device company that pioneered the use of the iFuse Implant System® (iFuse), a triangular-shaped minimally invasive surgical (MIS) device indicated for fusion for certain disorders of the sacroiliac (SI) joint, announced its new iFuse-Navigation Set* and proprietary 3D printed iFuse-3D fenestrated triangular […]
Pedicle Screw Dynamic Stabilization Devices: Where Are they Going? What went wrong? Learn about the 42 most relevant devices
Once upon a time the Dynamic devices and the Pedicle Screw Dynamic Stabilization Devices were the future… Many Companies were investing in the new so called “non fusion technology” which was heavily promoted with the SAS congress. The result was the launch of the lumbar and cervical Artificial Discs and the promotion of the Pedicle Screw […]
Will the Latest Smith & Nephew Rumor Actually Pan Out?
It must be that time of year.Wall Street is once again abuzz with speculation of a potential Smith & Nephew takeout. Deal rumors have swirled around the London-based medical device firm for years, this time fueled by CEO Olivier Bohoun’s retirement plans, coupled with unconfirmed reports that activist investor Elliott Management Corp. has taken a stake […]
RTI Surgical® Introduces TETRAfuse® 3D Technology Becoming First to Offer 3D Printed Interbody Polymer Optimized to Participate in Fusion
ALACHUA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RTI Surgical, Inc. (RTI) (Nasdaq: RTIX), a global surgical implant company, today announced the introduction of TETRAfuse® 3D Technology, providing surgeons a solution they have been seeking. From the beginning, surgeons have had to choose between bone in-growth, radiolucency or mechanical strength when selecting a spinal interbody implant. TETRAfuse 3D Technology is the […]
Spineology Initiates Post-Market Lateral Interbody Fusion Study Using Novel Implant Design
ST. PAUL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spineology Inc., the innovator in anatomy-conserving spine surgery, has announced the initiation of a prospective, post-market lateral interbody fusion study designed to evaluate patient outcomes using its FDA-cleared Duo™ Lumbar Interbody Fusion System. The Duo System offers a unique implant design that is the first to combine PEEK, titanium, and graft containment mesh […]
Amedica Receives Positive Nasdaq Listing Decision
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 17, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amedica Corporation (Nasdaq: AMDA) (the “Company”), an innovative biomaterial company that develops and manufactures silicon nitride as a platform for biomedical applications, announced today that the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Panel”) has granted the Company’s request for an extension within which to evidence full compliance with […]
Nexxt Spine to Showcase NEXXT MATRIXX™ at the 2017 North American Spine Society Annual Meeting
NOBLESVILLE, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nexxt Spine, LLC, a medical device company focused on designing, manufacturing, and distributing innovative spinal solutions, announced that it will introduce the NEXXT MATRIXX™ System, the company’s new 3D printed porous titanium interbodies and vertebral body replacement (VBR) devices, during the 2017 North American Spine Society (NASS) Annual Meeting in Orlando at Booth […]
Implanet Announces CE Mark Clearance for JAZZ® Passer
BORDEAUX, France & BOSTON–Regulatory News:IMPLANET (Paris:IMPL) (OTCQX:IMPZY)(Euronext Growth: ALIMP, FR0010458729, PEA-PME eligible), a medical technology company specializing in vertebral and knee-surgery implants, today announces that it has received European regulatory clearance through the CE Mark to market the new JAZZ® Passer. Following 510(k) marketing clearance from the FDA in September for the US market, Implanet […]
NuVasive Launches New 3D-Printed Porous Titanium Implant In Expanding Advanced Materials Science Portfolio
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), a leading medical device company focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions, today announced the launch of Modulus® XLIF® titanium implants. The new 3D-printed, fully porous device provides a differentiated offering for the Company’s flagship XLIF procedure, highlighting a continued commitment […]
Life Spine Announces Alpha Release of the SENTRY™ ALIF Plating System
HUNTLEY, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Life Spine, a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets products for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders today announced the Alpha launch of the SENTRY ALIF Plating System. SENTRY ALIF is a plating system designed to eliminate the need for posterior stabilization with anterior lumbar interbody fusion. The low profile […]
Camber Spine Announces Surgeon Presenters For NASS 2017
WAYNE, Pa., Oct. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Camber Spine is pleased to announce that Dr. John Malloy IV, D.O. of East Coast Orthopaedics and Dr. Luis E. Duarte, M.D. of Shannon Medical Center will be featured presenters for the company during North American Spine Society’s 2017 Annual Meeting to be held in Orlando, Florida later […]
Life Spine to Showcase Micro Invasive Expandable Technology at NASS Annual Meeting
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 that it will be participating in the 32nd North American Spine Society (NASS) Annual Meeting, taking place in Orlando, October 24-27th, 2017. The meeting is expected to attract over 3,000 surgeons […]
Southern Spine Announces “Clinical and Biomechanical Advantages of Interspinous Process Fixation: A Review”
MACON, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Southern Spine, LLC, an ISO 13485:2003 certified manufacturer of implants and instruments for spinal surgery, announced today the release of a current literature review on the “Clinical and Biomechanical Advantages of Interspinous Process Fixation.” This in-depth review covers the use of interspinous process fixation devices such as their StabiLink® MIS Interlaminar Spinal Fixation […]
OrthoPediatrics Corp. Announces Closing of $59.8 Million Initial Public Offering
WARSAW, Ind., Oct. 16, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OrthoPediatrics Corp. (NASDAQ:KIDS), an orthopedic company focused exclusively on providing a comprehensive product offering to the pediatric orthopedic market, announced today the closing of its initial public offering of 4,600,000 shares of its common stock, including the full exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase […]
NuVasive Receives Expanded FDA 510(k) Clearance For TLX Interbody System Used In TLIF Procedures
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), a leading medical device company focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions, today announced an expanded U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance of the Company’s TLX interbody system, used in the leading spinal fusion surgery. New clearance introduces an […]
Spine Surgeons in Texas and Indiana Advance Patient Care with Structurally Encoded Devices
Thursday, October 12, 2017–Zeshan Hyder, DO, of Bone & Joint Specialists in Merrillville, Ind.; Frank K. Kuwamura, III, MD, of Innovative Spine in San Antonio; and Larry M. Kjeldgaard, DO, of Cervical Spine Specialist in Fort Worth are the first surgeons to implant medical devices with Structural Encoding® technology. The Structural Encoding technology advances patient […]
Mazor Robotics Appoints Medical Device Industry Veteran Ron Tavlin as Vice President- Business Development
CAESAREA, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mazor Robotics Ltd. (TASE: MZOR; NASDAQGM: MZOR), a pioneer and a leader in the field of surgical robotic guidance systems, announced the appointment of Ron A. Tavlin as Vice President, Business Development. In this newly created role, Mr. Tavlin will report directly to Ori Hadomi, Mazor’s Chief Executive Officer. “Last year, we began […]
NuVasive Receives Expanded FDA 510(k) Clearance For Innovative Magnetic Limb Lengthening Technology
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), a leading medical device company focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions, today announced that it has received expanded 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Company’s PRECICE® system from NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics™ (NSO) with expanded […]
Alphatec Denounces “Baseless” NuVasive Complaint
CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 11, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATEC), a provider of innovative spine surgery solutions with a mission to improve patient lives through the relentless pursuit of superior outcomes, released a statement in response to a recent complaint filed by NuVasive, Inc. (Nasdaq:NUVA) against Patrick S. Miles, Alphatec’s recently appointed Executive […]
Nuvasive Files Lawsuit Against Patrick S. Miles To Protect Corporate Assets And Stakeholders’ Interests
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), a leading medical device company focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions, today announced that it has filed a lawsuit in the Delaware Chancery Court against Patrick S. Miles, former vice chairman of the Company and a member of NuVasive’s Board of Directors. The lawsuit asserts […]
Globus Medical Announces First Spine Surgeries Using ExcelsiusGPS™
AUDUBON, Pa., Oct. 10, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE:GMED), a leading musculoskeletal solutions company, today announced the first spine surgeries using ExcelsiusGPS™, a revolutionary robotic guidance and navigation system. Surgeries using ExcelsiusGPS™ were performed last week at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland and St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, […]
Xtant Medical to shut down Dayton, Ohio facility
Xtant Medical (NYSE:XTNT) plans to close its Dayton, Ohio facility and transition its operations to the company’s headquarters in Belgrade, Montana. The Dayton facility employs 55 people in an array of quality assurance, regulatory, inventory management, finance, engineering and distribution jobs, the company said, adding that many of these functions will transition to the Montana facility. […]
Expandable interbody cages: Are they here to stay? Learn about the 27 most relevant devices
Will Expandable interbody cages succeed in the spinal market? According to many surgeons and many of the Spinal companies, these new devices may help surgeons improve efficiency in the operating room and increase patient safety during TLIF, PLIF and even Lateral cages procedures. These advantages are the following: Expandable interbody cages allow to the surgeon to […]
Safe Orthopaedics: Very Strong Revenue Growth in Q3 2017: +63%
ERAGNY-SUR-OISE, France–Regulatory News: SAFE ORTHOPAEDICS (Paris:SAFOR) (FR0012452746 – SAFOR), a company offering an innovative range of sterile implants combined with their single-use instruments for spinal surgery, is today announcing its revenues for the third quarter of 2017 and its cash position at September 30, 2017. Thousands of euros Q3 2017 Q3 2016 Change France 336 […]