MACON, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Southern Spine, LLC, an ISO 13485:2003 certified manufacturer of implants and instruments for spinal surgery, announced today the launch of its new StabiLink™ MIS Spinal Fixation System that has recently received its FDA clearance and CE Mark. The minimally invasive system is designed to provide spinal fixation in lumbar fusion procedures, including the […]
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Nuvasive Announces New Office in Japan
SAN DIEGO, CA — (Marketwired) — 04/24/13 — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), a medical device company focused on developing minimally disruptive surgical products and procedures for the spine, is pleased to announce the official opening of its Tokyo, Japan office, which will strengthen the Company’s ability to bring game-changing products, procedures, and services to the […]
K2M Grows Biologics Offering
LEESBURG, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–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 another expansion of the company’s U.S. biologics offering with the addition of a new product line to the VESUVIUS™ Osteobiologic Systems.“VESUVIUS DBM Putty […]
Alphatec Holdings receives 510(k) clearance for interbody fusion device
The FDA has issued 510(k) clearance for Alphatec Holdings Inc. to market and sell its Alphatec Solus internal fixation anterior lumbar interbody fusion device in the United States.Featuring two counter-rotating titanium blades, which deploy into adjacent vertebrae on a zero-degree axis, locking the device in place, the anterior lumbar interbody fusion device has four points […]
DFINE STAR Demonstrates Significant Clinical Benefit for Spinal Metastases
SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–April 17, 2013– DFINE, Inc., the developer of minimally invasive radiofrequency (RF) targeted therapies for the treatment of vertebral pathologies, released results from two studies presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology’s Annual Scientific Meeting. Results from both studies underscore the benefits of advanced Targeted-Radiofrequency Ablation(TM) (t-RFA) therapy using the STAR(TM) Tumor […]
Kiva® And Blazer® Highlighted As Advancements In Treating VCFs
SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — In a review of minimally invasive, state-of-the-art treatments for vertebral compression fractures (VCFs), the Kiva VCF Treatment System and the Blazer Vertebral Augmentation System, both byBenvenue Medical, Inc., were highlighted among the most innovative experimental and commercial technologies available today. The peer-reviewed article was published online and […]
Eminent Spine Texas Diamondback MIS System
Georgetown, TX, April 19, 2013 –(PR.com)– Eminent Spine is proud to announce that spinal surgeon, Dr. Ross Sherban in Buffalo, New York, performed the company’s first Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Surgery – the “Texas Diamondback”. Dr. Sherban also utilized Eminent Spine’s lateral “Black Mamba” retractor system and lateral lumbar PEEK cage, the “Rattlesnake.” When […]
Johnson & Johnson Reports 2013 First-Quarter Results
Johnson & Johnson today announced sales of $17.5 billion for the first quarter of 2013, an increase of 8.5% as compared to the first quarter of 2012. Operational results increased 9.8% and the negative impact of currency was 1.3%. Domestic sales increased 11.2 %. International sales increased 6.3%, reflecting operational growth of 8.7% and a […]
Johnson & Johnson Wins Hip Implant Jury Trial in Chicago
A Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) unit defeated at trial an Illinois woman’s claim she was harmed by a defectively designed metal-on-metal hip implant.The jury of seven women and five men in state court in Chicago deliberated for slightly more than a day before returning its verdict today in favor of DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. Plaintiff Carol […]
Medical Designs, LLC New Product for the Treatment of SI-Joint Dysfunction
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Medical Designs, LLC, a pioneer in the development of minimally invasive spinal implants, announced today the national marketing launch of the FDA-approved SAMBA™ Screw System, a minimally invasive solution for the treatment of SI-Joint dysfunction. Invented by Dr. Wilson Asfora, the SAMBA™ Screw System received clearance in August 2012 from the […]
New Study Supports Titan Spine Endoskeleton® Interbody Device
Titan Spine a medical device surface technology company focused on developing innovative spinal interbody fusion implants announced today that clinical data support the use of its Endoskeleton® titanium interbody cage for achieving rapid lumbar fusion and improved patient outcomes. The prospective study was presented at the 13th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the […]
joimax® Starts into Spring with a Comprehensive Education Initiative
KARLSRUHE, Germany, April 12, 2013 /CNW/ – April is the month of international workshops for joimax® – with its holistic Education Program and 4 cadaver workshops in total in the US and Germany the leading provider of instruments and techniques for minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery starts into spring.The starting signal sounded on 5th April […]
Will Obamacare Cost You Your Job?
Is your job in jeopardy because of Obamacare? Staunch advocates of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act would say absolutely not. Diehard opponents would maintain that many jobs are at risk because of Obamacare. What’s the correct answer? It’s a definite “maybe.” Your job could be in jeopardy if your employer fits into one […]
NuVasive welcomes surgeons to San Diego
Sticking out among the computer-centric companies of Sorrento Valley is one that welcomes surgeons from around the world to practice the latest minimally invasive spine-correcting procedures on cadavers.The hundreds of employees working at the NuVasive Inc.(Nasdaq: NUVA) headquarters are reminded of their company’s core mission every day; a glass enclosed, temperature-controlled lab lined with bodies […]
Ian Armstrong, M.D., joins Aurora Spine’s Scientific Advisory Board
Carlsbad, CA- April 10th, 2013- Aurora Spine today announced the appointment of Ian Armstrong M.D. to its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). Dr. Armstrong specializes in the treatment of cervical and lumbar spine injuries. He is the Medical Director of the Southern California Spine Institute, a premier center for the treatment of spinal disorders. Dr. Armstrong […]
IlluminOss Medical Names Dirk Kuyper as Chief Executive Officer
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI–(Marketwired – Apr 9, 2013) – IlluminOss Medical, a privately held clinical stage medical device company pioneering the development of minimally invasive, patient-customized orthopedic systems for the stabilization and treatment of bone fractures, today announced that Dirk M. Kuyper has joined the company as president and CEO. Mr. Kuyper has had a long […]
Precision Spine Announces Addition of New Board Member
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Precision Spine, Inc. announced today that it has appointed Tony Dimun as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors and as a Special Advisor to the Company for business development and mergers and acquisitions.James Pastena, Precision Spine’s Chief Executive Officer commented, “Tony and I have worked together on various business opportunities […]
MAKO Surgical Battles Back into the Ring
March 29, 2013 (The Motley Fool) MAKO Surgical’s fourth-quarter results answered on all three of the Market’s concerns: Strong sales of RIO surgical robots; Record number of surgical procedures; Pricing holds firm while the expense ratio continues to decline. It is a prize fighter back in the ring, yet the Market yawned. So what is it […]
First Successful Back Surgery Performed Using Mazor Robotics Renaissance™ in Conjunction with BodyTom®
Orlando, Fla. (PRWEB) April 05, 2013The Department of Neurological Surgery at University of California, Irvine performed the first successful lumbar spine fusion using Mazor Robotics(TASE:MZOR) Renaissance™ in conjunction with BodyTom®, an intraoperative imaging system by NeuroLogica.NeuroLogica’s BodyTom is a completely portable, full-body CT that boasts an 85cm gantry and 60cm field of view. Renaissance works […]
Orthofix International Appoints Emily Buxton as Chief Financial Officer
LEWISVILLE, TEXAS — Orthofix International N.V., (NASDAQ:OFIX) (the Company) announced today that it has appointed Emily Buxton as its Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Buxton had been serving as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer since October 2012.President and Chief Executive Officer Brad Mason said, “I am delighted to announce the appointment of Emily to this […]
Is Johnson & Johnson’s Orthopedics Business on Safe Footing?
When it comes to health care companies, there’s no bigger name than the largest firm in the business: Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ ) .What doesn’t J&J produce? From pharmaceuticals to consumer care goods to medical devices, this major medical player has it all. That can make it tough on investors trying to understand this […]
AxioMed® Spine Corporation Receives Pivotal Total Disc Design Patent
AxioMed® Spine Corporation (www.axiomed.com) announces the Notice of Allowance of a key US patent which describes a device for replacing a damaged spinal disc. The key feature of the allowed patent is the trapezoidal shape which is asserted to be a closer approximation of the spinal disc anatomy. The initial application of this invention is […]
Unwanted Medtronic Infuse Bone Growth Is Not the Growth Investors Seek
Toronto, ON: Given the aging Baby Boomer generation and increasing prevalence of arthritis, is it little wonder that bone graft substitute (BGS) is expected to play a part in the growth of the US orthopedic biomaterial market to an estimated $3.7 billion in just four years’ time. However, that projection by a leading research institute […]
Sales kick off for Mazor surgical robotics
CAESAREA, ISRAEL: Mazor Robotics Ltd., developer of Renaissance, a surgical guidance system and its complementary products, announced that Pinnaclemed Co., Ltd., the Company’s distribution partner in Taiwan, purchased its first Renaissance system.The system will be installed during the second quarter in an institution in Taiwan. In January Mazor received regulatory approval to market its Renaissance […]
K2M Strengthens Biologics Portfolio with Launch of VENADO Bone Graft Systems
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 invasiveprocedures, today announced a major expansion of the company’s U.S. biologics offering with the launch of the VENADO® Foam Strips and VENADO Granules Bone Graft Systems.VENADO […]
Misonix BoneScalpel™ Subject Of New Clinical Paper Focused On Spine Surgery
FARMINGDALE, N.Y., March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Misonix, Inc. an international surgical device company that designs, manufactures and markets innovative therapeutic ultrasonic products for spine surgery, skull-based surgery, neurosurgery, wound debridement, cosmetic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and other surgical applications, announces a new clinical paper accepted for publication by “Neurosurgery,” the journal of the Congress of […]
Congress Cuts Revenue in Consensus.When Votes Don’t Count
The U.S. Senate has voted 79-20, a margin unusual in a closely divided chamber, to support repeal of a 2.3 percent tax on medical devices, one of the measures that helps finance President Barack Obama’s health-care law.Yet even bipartisan support offers little chance of repealing the tax soon.As Obama and Congress start examining taxes and […]