ST. LOUIS, Sept., 2013 /PRNewswire/ — ulrich medical USA, Inc., today announced that it has moved its U.S. corporate headquarters to meet the demands of its rapid growth. The new facility at 18221 Edison Avenue, Chesterfield, Missouri 63005 is more than three times larger than its former location. “We are very pleased to see our […]
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www.biomech-spine.com PAONAN has been 25 years experience in design orthopedic products. Our R&D team not only have surgery experience but also biomechanical and biomedical engineers. We dedicated to develop external fixation and spine products, especially in totally spine solutions.PAONAN’s product development pipeline includes: Flexible anterior cervical plate and micromotion cage to accelerate fusion, Cervical dynamic […]
Vertebral Technologies, Inc. Announces 510 (k) Clearance for Its Modular Lateral Interbody Spinal Fusion Device
Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) September 25, 2013–VertebralTechnologies, Inc. (VTI) is pleased to announce the InterFuse Lateral (InterFuse L™) a modular lateral lumbar interbody fusion device has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA. The InterFuse L™ uses VTI’s patented modular insertion technique to provide a large lateral footprint through a significantly smaller lateral access channel. The InterFuse […]
NuVasive® Announces First Patients in Japan Treated With Precept® Posterior Fixation System
SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwired – Sep 26, 2013) – NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), a medical device company focused on developing minimally disruptive surgical products and procedures for the spine, announced today that the first surgeries were performed in Japan using the Precept® posterior fixation system.On July 31, 2013, NuVasive received regulatory Shonin approval for Precept products, […]
What MAKO and Stryker’s Industry-Shaking Deal Means
Sep 25th 2013 ( Dan Carroll, The Motley Fool)–The long, winding road trekked by upstart robotic surgical technology maker MAKO Surgicalhas finally reached the finish line.In a huge, surprising win for investors, orthopedics giant Stryker announced Wednesday that it will buy MAKO for about $1.65 billion. It’s vindication for MAKO shareholders who in the past two years […]
New technology may boost bone growth response for spinal fusion
(Medical Xpress)—A spinal interbody fusion implant with a roughened titanium alloy surface provides an enhanced environment for bone formation, implant stability and fusion compared to one with a smooth titanium alloy surface, according to a new preclinical study led by the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering.Spinal fusion may be a necessary surgery for patients […]
Tyber Medical Gets CE Mark for Spinal Fusion System
Tyber Medical, a New Jersey-based medical device company, has received CE Mark approval in Europe for TyPEEK, a titanium plasma sprayed PEEK interbody spinal fusion system. Tyber Medical develops novel orthopedic devices for use in conjunction with proprietary branded devices produced by companies ranging from start-ups to large corporations. The TyPEEK interbody fusion device is […]
K2M Enters Spinal Device Market in France
Sep. 18, 2013/LEESBURG, Va. — K2M, Inc., the largest privately held spinal device company in the world focused on developing innovative solutions for the treatment of complex spinal pathologies and minimally invasive procedures, today announced at the Scoliosis Research Society’s (SRS) 48th Annual Conference in Lyon, France, that it has entered the spinal device market […]
Vivex Biomedical raises $7.4M
Sept.17, 2013 /Atlanta Business Chronicle/–A biomedical startup that focuses on implant technology and stem cell therapies has raised $7.4 million, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.Vivex Biomedical Inc. is developing implant technology to help stimulate bone regrowth. Vivex has also licensed a highly adaptive adult stem cell line, known as MIAMI (Marrow Isolated […]
Alphatec Spine Announces Intent to Restructure Scient’x Business Operations
CARLSBAD, Calif., Sep 16, 2013 (Menafn – GLOBE NEWSWIRE via COMTEX) –Alphatec Holdings, Inc. ATEC, the parent company of Alphatec Spine, Inc., a medical device company that provides physician-inspired solutions for patients with spinal disorders, announced that its French affiliate, Scient’x S.A.S. and its subsidiary Surgiview S.A.S. (collectively, “Scient’x”) has begun a process aimed at […]
Obamacare’s Medical-Device Excise Tax: Early Evidence Suggests Significant Harm
Sept. 16, 2013 /Forbes.com/ –The medical-device industry’s primary lobbying goal this year is to repeal Obamacare’s 2.3 percent excise tax on medical devices. Device makers have been collecting and remitting this new tax since the beginning of 2013. The industry’s largest trade association has published a list of studies, from 2011 and 2012, which anticipated […]
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The Xpress™ Minimally Invasive Pedicle Screw System consists of rods, pedicle screws, screw caps and hand instruments. This system is indicated for the treatment of spondylolisthesis at the L3 to sacrum levels.
DePuy Synthes CMF Launches New System
WEST CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — DePuy Synthes CMF, a leader in skeletal and soft tissue repair and reconstruction, announced the launch of new instrumentation that enables less invasive surgical fixation and stabilization of rib fractures with the company’s MatrixRIB™ System of precontoured, low-profile titanium plates, locking screws and intramedullary splints.MatrixRIB™ Minimally Invasive […]
Upcoming Article in The Spine Journal Indicates Titan Spine Surface Technology Creates Enhanced Environment for Bone Growth
(Business Wire 2013) Titan Spine, a medical device surface technology company focused on developing innovative spinal interbody fusion implants, today announced that a new study shows the unique combination of textures provided by the Company’s implant surface technology promotes superior production of angiogenic growth factors as compared with PEEK (poly-ether-ether-ketone) and smooth titanium alloy materials. The […]
The NuVasive Spine Foundation™ Expands Global Impact to Support Patients in Need
SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwired – Sep 6, 2013) – NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), a medical device company focused on developing minimally disruptive surgical products and procedures for the spine, is excited to announce that the NuVasive Spine Foundation™ (NSF), a non-profit organization developed and managed by NuVasive,® raised more than $230,000 during the 6thAnnual NSF San […]
Wenzel Spine Granted New Patent
AUSTIN, Texas, Sep 04, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Wenzel Spine, Inc., a medical device company focused on providing minimally invasive, stand-alone alternatives to traditional spinal fusion, announced today that it has been granted a new patent related to Wenzel Spine’s Zero-Profile VariLift(R) Stand-Alone Expandable Interbody Fusion System. United States Patent No. 8,435,299, entitled “Expandable Osteosynthesis […]
Medtronic Announces Formation of Hospital Solutions Business Aimed at Driving Efficiencies and Cost Savings
MINNEAPOLIS, MN and TOLOCHENAZ, SWITZERLAND–(Marketwired – September 02, 2013) – Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) today announced the formation of Medtronic Hospital Solutions, a new business focused on developing novel partnerships with hospitals to provide services directly related to hospital operational efficiency. The new business will focus initially on offering services in Europe to manage and […]
Johnson & Johnson’s Medical Devices & Diagnostics Business Is Poised For Long Term Growth
August 28th, 2013 (Trefis Team)–Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) is considering paying about $3 billion to settle a lawsuit over its recalled hip implants. The company’s orthopedics medical devices & diagnostics unit DePuy recalled 93,000 implants in 2010 after finding out that more than 12% of them failed within five years. [1] This rate seems to be […]
Medtronic To Set Up Global Center Of Excellence In Singapore For Business Model Innovation
MINNEAPOLIS and SINGAPORE, Aug. 29, 2013 – Medtronic announced today the official opening of a global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Business Model Innovation in Singapore. This new Center, based in the current local Medtronic facility, is responsible for designing, testing and scaling new business models for the rapidly growing developing markets across Asia. Next […]
SpineGuard receives FDA 510(k) clearance for miniaturized and directional versions of its PediGuard® platform
PARIS and SAN FRANCISCO (Aug. 28, 2013) – SpineGuard announced today that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance of three new products that complete its PediGuard platform of single-use drilling instruments which secure the pedicle screw pilot hole: Two miniaturized versions of its classic and curved range, and a directional version of its cannulated series. […]
New spinal implant allows full-body MRIs
Aug 27, 2013, (lacrossetribune.com)–A new version of a spinal cord implant to relieve back and other pain has the advantage of allowing a full-body MRI scan if needed later to detect other major health problems.“The ability to get MRIs in the future is a big deal,” said Dr. Stephanie Neuman, a pain physician at Gundersen […]
Interventional Spine®, Inc. Announces Issuance of Another Broad Patent Covering the Company’s Opticage™ and PerX360 System™
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Interventional Spine®, Inc. today announced that they have received further patent protection for their Opticage™ expandable fusion cage and PerX360 System™ procedure. The Company believes that PerX360 is a revolutionary new approach to minimally invasive lumbar interbody fusion.The PerX360 System™ is a combination of Interventional Spine’s state-of-the-art products, […]
Medtronic Is Changing Its Business. Will The System Let It?
August 24, 2013, (John R.Graham.Forbes.com)–Earlier this month, Forbes contributor David Shaywitz asked a necessary question: “Are Medical Product Companies Finally Serious About Business Model Evolution?” This was in response to medical-device giant Medtronic ‘s (NYSE:MDT) friendly acquisition of Cardiocom, a patient-monitoring firm. CEO Omar Ishrak’s comments at last Thursday’s annual meeting suggest that the answer […]
Medtronic Earnings Keep Pace, But Sales Fall Short
August 20, 2013, (INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY)–Medical-device giant Medtronic (MDT) met analysts’ quarterly profit estimates and issued in-line guidance Tuesday, but sales came up short, sending shares down 2.4% to close at 52.83.Medtronic’s (MDT) earnings for the fiscal first quarter ended July 26 rose 4% over the year-earlier quarter to 88 cents a share, matching analysts’ consensus. […]
Medtronic aims to help countries build healthcare systems
(Reuters) – Medtronic Inc (MDT.N) wants to sell more than medical devices in emerging markets. The company is looking to help countries such as China and India develop their healthcare systems and has targeted two areas where it can provide its expertise, disease management and hospital efficiency, Chief Executive Omar Ishrak said in an interview.Expansion in […]
BioRestorative Therapies is the Stem Cell Industry’s Best-Kept Secret
Aug. 16, 2013 /Smallcapnetwork/ — When an investor thinks of spinal-related stem cell stocks, usually a name like Neuralstem, Inc (NYSEMKT: CUR) or StemCells Inc (NASDAQ: STEM) comes to mind. And well they should. STEM has logged some amazing breakthroughs in the field of spinal cord repair, while CUR has done the same. Not all […]
NuVasive Gets New London Office to Work on Expanding European Market Share
Friday, August 16, 2013 (San Diego Business Journal)–San Diego-based NuVasive Inc., a maker of surgical products for the spine, is expanding and relocating its office in the United Kingdom.The company said in a statement that the new London office will allow it to better grow its market share across Northern Europe. The two-story, 7,500-square-foot building […]