AUDUBON, Pa., Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE: GMED), a leading musculoskeletal solutions company, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. “Our third quarter results reflect the enduring strength of our business. We’ve continued to deliver on our business objectives to drive sales growth, launch new products, and execute our integration plans, […]
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SI-BONE Receives Transitional Pass-Through Payment Status for iFuse Bedrock Granite™
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SI-BONE, Inc., (Nasdaq: SIBN), a Silicon Valley-based medical device company dedicated to providing surgical solutions for sacropelvic disorders, today announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has granted Transitional Pass-Through (TPT) payment status for the iFuse Bedrock Granite™ (Granite) system, used for pelvic fixation […]
Is Being a Doctor a Job, or a Calling? The Generational Divide Reshaping Medicine
A few days ago, The Wall Street Journal published an article quoting a 63-year-old surgeon who noted that the younger generation tends to view medicine as a job rather than a vocation. This perspective, he argued, highlights a shift in values as society changes over time. Today, we explore this theme, examining how these evolving […]
RTI Surgical Completes Acquisition of Collagen Solutions
ALACHUA, Fla., November 1, 2024 – RTI Surgical (“RTI” or “the Company”), a leading CDMO pushing the boundaries of innovation and tissue engineering to meet patient needs in regenerative medicine, announced today it has successfully completed the acquisition of Collagen Solutions, a premier global supplier of engineered medical-grade collagen and xenograft tissue, as announced on October […]
A New Era in Hospital Procurement of Spine Implants (I): Value-Based Purchasing—Could It Work? Exploring the Advantages and Challenges Ahead
The landscape of purchasing models for spine devices in hospitals is evolving, with an increasing emphasis on cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and patient outcomes. As healthcare continues to shift towards value-based care, hospitals are exploring various models to optimize their procurement strategies while ensuring quality and safety in patient care. In addition to the inventory […]
Exactech Declares Bankruptcy Amid Mounting Legal Challenges Over Defective Implants
Exactech, a medical device company headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, has filed for bankruptcy protection amid ongoing legal battles. The company faces more than 2,000 lawsuits in both state and federal courts from patients who claim they received defective hip and knee implants. To address its financial strain, Exactech announced a plan to restructure its operations […]
Astura Medical Receives FDA Clearance for the EGPS System: Expanding Robotic Integration in Spinal Surgery
Astura Medical proudly announces the FDA 510(k) clearance of its latest innovation, the EGPS System. This system represents a significant advancement in spinal surgery, specifically designed to enhance compatibility and precision when used with robotic platforms. The EGPS System is crafted to work seamlessly across a range of surgical techniques and configurations, providing spinal surgeons […]
Rhausler, Inc. Responds to Aesculap Decision to Leave US Cervical Spine Implant Market
Fremont, CA, September 13, 2024 / — On their US website, Aesculap Implant Systems announced they will cease sales of cervical spine implant products on September 30, 2024. Rhausler, a medical device technology company that provides cervical spine implants, is publicizing the continued availability of a replacement for the Aesculap ABC Cervical Plate. The Rhausler […]
Advances in Spinal Surgery Training: High-Fidelity and Virtual Reality Simulators as Next-Generation Tools
The field of spinal surgery training has undergone significant transformation with the development of high-fidelity simulators and virtual reality (VR) technology. These innovative tools allow surgeons to engage in immersive, realistic training experiences that mimic the complexities of spinal procedures. By using cutting-edge technology to replicate human anatomy and clinical conditions, simulators provide an invaluable […]
Centinel Spine® Extends Leadership in Total Disc Replacement through First U.S. Use of prodisc® C Nova, the Fourth prodisc Cervical Design
WEST CHESTER, Pa., Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Centinel Spine®, LLC (“the Company”), the leading global medical device company focused exclusively on treating cervical and lumbar spinal disease with the most complete and clinically-proven total disc replacement (TDR) technology platform in the world (prodisc®), today announced the first U.S. implantation of its prodisc C Nova cervical total disc replacement […]
ATEC Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results And Raises Full-Year Guidance
CARLSBAD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– 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 September 30, 2024, and recent corporate highlights. Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results Recent Highlights “At ATEC, our commitment continues to be to enhance spine care through innovation,” said Pat […]
Stryker reports third quarter 2024 operating results
Portage, Michigan, Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — reported operating results for the third quarter of 2024: Third Quarter Results “We delivered another strong quarter across our businesses and geographies and are on track to achieve our adjusted operating margin expansion goals,” said Kevin A. Lobo, Chair and CEO. “Our product innovation and acquisitions will help to sustain our […]
Aurora Spine Corporation Achieves Key Milestone with Transition to Profitability in Q3 2024
In the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, Aurora Spine Corporation (Ticker: ASPN) marked a pivotal moment, reporting a net income of $71,000, signaling a transition to profitability. This achievement aligns with a strong performance across product lines, particularly the SiLO-TFX implant, and underscores the company’s strategic emphasis on product innovation and targeted market […]
Fujifilm Launches New ECHELON Synergy 1.5T MRI System Software with AI Powered Workflow Enhancements
Lexington, MA, Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation, a leading provider of diagnostic and enterprise imaging solutions, announced the launch of the Version 10 (v10) suite of innovations for ECHELON Synergy 1.5T MRI system. ECHELON Synergy v10 deploys several cutting-edge technologies, including Synergy DLR Clear, Synergy Vision with StillShot and automated scanning process enhancements. A […]
Looking for information on a product? Explore our collection of over 1,100 Brochures and Surgical Techniques in our section!
We’ve updated the Brochures section, where you can now access over 1,100 brochures and surgical techniques for various products on the market. We believe this resource will be especially helpful if you need information about a discontinued product or urgently require a specific surgical technique. Please note, this information is provided for educational purposes only […]
(UPDATED 2024): +40 ALIF 3D Cages to Know!
Three years ago, we examined the emerging role of 3D printing in medical devices, specifically focusing on interbody cages. By then, about 20 different 3D ALIF (Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion) cages were available. Today, just a few years later, that number has more than doubled, signaling rapid growth in both adoption and innovation.This upward trend […]
Intrinsic Therapeutics Announces New Category 1 CPT Code for Bone Anchored Annular Closure, including the Barricaid® Annular Closure Device, to Treat Patients Undergoing Lumbar Discectomy for Herniated Discs
BOSTON, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc., a medical device company focused on preventing reherniation and reoperation following lumbar discectomy to treat herniated discs, announced today that the American Medical Association (AMA) CPT Editorial Panel has accepted the addition of a new Category 1 CPT Code for bone anchored annular closure. This is the first CPT Code […]
Bone Biologics Appoints Phillip T. Meikle to its Board of Directors
BURLINGTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bone Biologics Corporation (“Bone Biologics” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BBLG, BBLGW), a developer of orthobiologic products for spine fusion markets, announces the appointment of Phillip T. Meikle to the Company’s board of directors, effective immediately. Mr. Meikle succeeds Don R. Hankey, who retired from the Board following seven years of service. The number […]
(UPDATED 2024): +15 Midline Cervical Plates to Know!
Cervical plates have become less commonly utilized since the advent of stand-alone cervical cages. Historically, a variety of designs emerged, each aiming to address specific clinical needs. This evolution gave rise to dynamic plates, semi-rigid options, and neutral plates, including the midline variant. While midline plates have never gained significant popularity, they continue to exist […]
Fiagon GmbH Receives FDA Clearance for Spine Platform and Showcases Innovative Solutions at NASS and EUROSPINE 2024
BERLIN, GERMANY, October 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Fiagon GmbH is proud to announce a series of significant achievements, including the recent FDA clearance of the expanded Spine Platform and commercial launch in the United States at NASS 2024. Receiving FDA clearance for an extended platform from its Spine Navigation System Fiagon set a crucial milestone […]
Centinel Spine® Announces Record Revenue in Third Quarter 2024 as prodisc® Total Disc Replacement Growth Accelerates
WEST CHESTER, Pa., Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Centinel Spine®, LLC (“the Company”), the leading global medical device company focused exclusively on treating cervical and lumbar spinal disease with the most complete and clinically-proven total disc replacement (TDR) technology platform in the world (prodisc®), today announced achievement of record revenue in the third quarter of 2024—outperforming Q2 […]
Life Spine Announces Continued Success and Industry Adoption of ProLift® Micro Endoscopic Expandable Spacer System
HUNTLEY, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Life Spine, Inc., a leading medical device company specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of products for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders, today announced the ongoing adoption of its ProLift Micro Endoscopic Expandable Spacer System. This system utilizes the same Micro Invasive™ tube for access, disc preparation, and interbody delivery, […]
4WEB Medical Names Brad Niemann as President
FRISCO, Texas, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — 4WEB Medical, an orthopedic implant company focused on developing innovative implants that utilize its proprietary Truss Implant Technology™, announced today the appointment of Brad Niemann as President. “4WEB is excited to have Brad join the team and lead our organization through our next phase of growth. Since launching our Truss Implant Technology™ in […]
Aurora Spine Corporation Announces Release of its Hydra Osteo Onyx Lumbar System
CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 15, 2024 (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 launched its new OSTEO ONYX™ lumbar fusion system, promoting Rough Surface Technology (RST). “We are excited to introduce […]
Oxford Performance Materials Customer Vy Spine Receives FDA Clearance for New OsteoFab® Lumbar Cage
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn., Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Oxford Performance Materials, Inc. (OPM; https://oxfordpm.com/), an industry leader in advanced materials science and 3D printing solutions for the orthopedic industry, is pleased to announce that OPM customer Vy Spine (https://Vy Spine.com/), has received FDA clearance for the OsteoFab® Lumbar Cage, which follows Vy Spine’s previous FDA approval for the OsteoFab® Cervical Cage. This […]
SpineGuard Announces Its Q3 2024 Revenue
PARIS (France), BOULDER (CO, USA), October 9, 2024 – 6:00 pm CEST – SpineGuard (FR0011464452 – ALSGD), an innovative company that deploys its DSG® (Dynamic Surgical Guidance) local conductivity sensing technology to secure and streamline the placement of bone implants, today announced its third quarter 2024 revenue. Pierre Jérôme, Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of SpineGuard, stated: “SpineGuard sales growth continued […]
The “Top Gun” Mentality in Spine Surgery!
In a recent article published on LinkedIn by Axis Technologies, a key topic is addressed regarding the future of spine surgery: the “Top Gun” mentality. Like elite pilots, spine surgeons face extraordinary challenges in an environment where millimeters are crucial and margins for error are non-existent. This parallel is not just a striking analogy, but […]