October 13, 2022 International University of Health and Welfare, Mita Hospital, Tokyo, employs Philips’ augmented reality (AR) surgical navigation solution to treat first patients in Japan, helping to bring the patient benefits of minimally-invasive spine surgery to Japan’s aging population New data published in European Spine Journal on the clinical use of ClarifEye showed a […]
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Stryker to Showcase Innovative Portfolio of Spine Solutions at the North American Spine Society Meeting
Kalamazoo, MICH., October 12, 2022 – Stryker (NYSE:SYK), one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, will feature its suite of procedural solutions for spinal surgery, including its award-winning Q Guidance System with Spine Guidance Software, during the North American Spine Society (NASS) annual meeting in Chicago, Oct. 12–15 (booth #4211). “Our expanding portfolio of […]
Bioventus to Showcase Full Orthobiologics and Ultrasonic Portfolio at NASS in Chicago
DURHAM, N.C., Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bioventus Inc. (Nasdaq: BVS) (“Bioventus” or the “Company”), a global leader in innovations for active healing, will present its spine procedural solutions portfolio at the North American Spine Society (NASS) meeting in Chicago, October 12 through 15. By combining the power of the neXus® BoneScalpel® for decompression with OSTEOAMP® […]
Welcome to NASS 2022! Who are the 300 Exhibitors?
NASS 2022 in Chicago has already started!In this edition, there are more than 300 exhibitors and companies. Below we include a link to the map of the organization and the complete list of companies that have a booth at the congress. Enjoy NASS! Complete Exhibitor List: 3DSYSTEMS 3Spine 4WEB Medical Accelus Accurate Neuromonitoring Acuity Surgical […]
ATEC Launches Expandable Technology for Medialized Posterior Procedure
CARLSBAD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATEC), a provider of innovative solutions dedicated to revolutionizing the approach to spine surgery, announced that at the 2022 NASS Annual Meeting, the Company will introduce expandable interbody and access technology designed to enhance the medialized minimally-invasive (MIS) posterior approach. The procedure is designed to minimize muscle morbidity and blood […]
COMPaSS™ Personalized Spine Surgery Study Begins Enrollment
CARLSBAD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Carlsmed® announced today that the first patients have been enrolled in the COMPaSS™ study. COMPaSS, Clinical Outcome Measures in Personalized aprevo® Spine Surgery, is a multi-center post market prospective observational registry. The study will collect data on patients with degenerative spinal conditions and are treated surgically with Carlsmed aprevo devices and will track outcomes for a period of two years. “The […]
Nexus Spine Celebrates 5,000th Implantation of its Tranquil™ Interbody Fusion Technology
SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nexus Spine, a developer of biomechanically-advanced solutions for spinal pathologies, today announced that its Tranquil™ interbody fusion technology has reached 5,000 implantations. The milestone spans across the company’s entire Tranquil™ portfolio consisting of cervical, cervical with integrated fixation, ALIF, ALIF with integrated fixation, PLIF, TLIF, Steerable TLIF, and DLIF configurations. Tranquil™ interbody devices are […]
It is NASS week and Paonan Biotech will be there!
Paonan Biotech, founded in 1985, dedicated in long-term spinal implant and external fixation system development as a professional medical device manufacturer. At NASS 2022, Paonan Biotech will bring brand-new services there and share many innovative projects and successful experience with you. Join Paonan Biotech in Chicago, October 13 to 15, at the NASS 2022 Annual […]
New Partners Wenzel Spine and Safe group join Forces during NASS, National American Spine Society, between October 11 and 14th 2022
Eragny-sur-Oise, France, Austin, Texas, USA, October 11th, 2022, 17h45 CET – Safe (FR0013467123 – ALSAF), a company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of ready-to-use technologies and services for spinal surgeries, and Wenzel Spine, a medical technology company focused on providing minimally invasive surgical and diagnostic solutions for the treatment of spinal disorders, having […]
Orthofix and SeaSpine to Combine in Merger of Equals to Create Leading Global Spine and Orthopedics Company
LEWISVILLE, Texas and CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orthofix (NASDAQ: OFIX), a global medical device company with a spine and orthopedics focus, and SeaSpine (NASDAQ: SPNE), a global medical technology company focused on surgical solutions for the treatment of spinal disorders, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine […]
CTL Amedica gains FDA clearance for MONDRIAN™ ALIF Cage System with Supplementary Fixation Plate
DALLAS (PRWEB) OCTOBER 11, 2022–CTL Amedica Corporation has received official 510k clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its MONDRIAN™ Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) Cage System with Supplementary Fixation Plate. The MONDRIAN™ ALIF Cage System with Supplementary Fixation Plate, designated K213641/S003, is an integrated plate-and-cage construct, that can be manufactured in […]
Accelus Announces New Milestone with Its FlareHawk® Interbody Fusion System Surpassing 15,000 Devices Implanted
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Oct. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Accelus, a privately held medical technology company focused on accelerating the adoption of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) as the standard of care in spine, today announced that more than 15,000 FlareHawk® multiplanar expandable cages have been implanted in more than 11,000 patients in the United States. […]
Study Featured at NASS 2022 Demonstrates Long-Term Effectiveness of Centinel Spine’s prodisc® L Total Disc Replacement
WEST CHESTER, Pa., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Centinel Spine®, LLC, a leading global medical device company addressing cervical and lumbar spinal disease through anterior surgical access, today announced findings of a new study to be presented during the North American Spine Society (NASS) 37th Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Thierry Marnay, MD will present results from the […]
ZimVie Expands Navigation-Compatible Platform to Include Posterior Cervical Application
WESTMINSTER, Colo., Oct. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZimVie Inc. (Nasdaq: ZIMV), a global life sciences leader in the dental and spine markets, today announced the recent launch of the Virage Navigation System, an Occipital-Cervico-Thoracic (OCT) spinal fixation system featuring the innovative 360° Omnidirectional Extreme-Angle Screw. The Virage Navigation System simplifies rod alignment and minimizes […]
OsteoCentric Technologies Receives Two New 510k’s Prior to The North American Spine Society’s Annual Meeting
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — OsteoCentric Technologies, a privately held medical device company pioneering Mechanical Integration technology (UnifiMI™) for orthopedic and dental implants, has been issued two new FDA 510k clearances. The OsteoCentric Pedicle Screw Fastener System™ will feature UnifiMI technology, and the Integrity-SI Fusion System™ now includes indications in trauma surgery. Both systems will be featured at this month’s 37th Annual […]
Aurora Spine Receives 2022 Best New Spine Technology Award for its DEXA bone density-matched spine implant innovation
CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Spine Corporation (“Aurora Spine” or the “Company”) (TSXV: ASG) (OTCQB: ASAPF), a designer and manufacturer of innovative medical devices that improve spinal surgery outcomes, today announced it is the recipient of the Annual Spine Technology Award for 2022 for its DEXA Technology™ Bone Density-Matched Interbody Implants. […]
Surgalign™ Awarded 2022 Best New Technology Award from Orthopedics This Week for its HOLO Portal™ Surgical Guidance System
DEERFIELD, Ill., Oct. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Surgalign Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: SRGA) a global medical technology company focused on elevating the standard of care by driving the evolution of digital health, today announced its HOLO Portal surgical guidance system won the 2022 Best New Spine Technology Award presented by Orthopedics This Week, the most widely […]
Xtant Medical Announces Closing of Second Tranche of $9.75 Million Private Investment
BELGRADE, Mont., Oct. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: XTNT), a global medical technology company focused on surgical solutions for the treatment of spinal disorders, today announced the closing of the second and final tranche of its previously announced private placement with a select group of accredited investors led by […]
SeaSpine Announces 44% to 45% Preliminary Revenue Growth for Third Quarter 2022 and Raises Full Year 2022 Revenue Guidance
CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SeaSpine Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SPNE), a global medical technology company focused on surgical solutions for the treatment of spinal disorders, announced today preliminary financial results for the third quarter of 2022. Preliminary and Unaudited Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results Total revenue is expected to range from $66.7 […]
Captiva Spine announces an exclusive strategic partnership with REMEX Medical for Spine Navigation and Robotics, adding to their expanding product portfolio
Captiva Spine is a medical device organization located in Jupiter, Florida, dedicated to delivering smart, elegant, and intuitive spinal fusion solutions. They announced today its long-term exclusive strategic partnership with REMEX Medical, a developer of advanced navigation and robotics technologies located in Taichung, Taiwan; for real-time 3D spine navigation with future developments in practical robotic […]
ATEC Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Increases Full-Year Revenue Guidance
CARLSBAD, Calif., August 4, 2022 – Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATEC), a provider of innovative solutions dedicated to revolutionizing the approach to spine surgery, today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, and recent corporate highlights. Second-Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Financial Results Quarter Ended June 30, 2022 Total revenue: $84 million GAAP […]
Does your company have a Highly Politicized Culture? Do you agree that it could lead to Low Performance and a Lack of Competitiveness?
Many medical device organizations have acquired highly political cultures over the years. They have become slow, irrational, and with low performance. Their focus is away from sales and from the customer. They are in some businesses (such as Spine) as a Titanic sinking slow but saved at the last minute by acquisitions. In the past, […]
HAPPE Spine Announces Additional Patents for Hydroxyapatite Porous Polyetheretherketone Devices
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — HAPPE Spine announces the addition of two more issued patents in a growing portfolio establishing HAPPE as the leader of next generation orthopaedic and spinal implants enabled by the HAPPE™ (HydroxyApatite Porous PolyEtheretherketone) platform. The HAPPE material platform offers interconnected, cancellous porosity and bioactive surfaces with exposed hydroxyapatite to enable robust bone in-growth and […]
LimiFlex™ IDE Clinical Trial Investigator to Present Positive Findings at the North American Spine Society Annual Meeting
SAN CARLOS, Calif., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Empirical Spine, Inc., a medical device company creating a new class of spinal implant that works in parallel with the natural structures of the spine to restore functionality and optimize quality of life, will highlight its LimiFlex™ Dynamic Sagittal Tether™ (DST) at the North American Spine Society (NASS) Annual Meeting (Oct. […]
Life Spine Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance for the GHOST® 3D-Printed Titanium Spacer System
HUNTLEY, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Life Spine, a leading medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders, announced today that it has received clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to market the GHOST 3D-Printed Titanium Spacer Systems. GHOST 3D-Printed Titanium Spacer System expands on Life Spine’s […]
SINTX Announces New Antibacterial Biomedical Patents and Expansion of Intellectual Property Portfolio
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SINTX Technologies, Inc. (www.sintx.com) (NASDAQ: SINT) (“SINTX” or the “Company”), an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of advanced ceramic materials for medical and technical applications, announced today it has been awarded four new international patents for antibacterial biomedical implants. Awarded by the countries of Canada, Australia (two patent […]
Aurora Spine Corporation Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance for its SiLO TFX™ MIS Sacroiliac Joint Fixation System
CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Spine Corporation (“Aurora Spine” or the “Company”) (TSXV: ASG) (OTCQB: ASAPF), a designer and manufacturer of innovative medical devices that improve spinal surgery outcomes, today announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the patented minimally invasive SiLO […]