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Sales Reps May Be Wearing Out Their Welcome In The Operating Room

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In the operating room, surgical masks and matching scrubs can make it hard to tell who’s who — at least for outsiders. Patients getting wheeled in might not realize that salespeople working on commission are frequently present and sometimes even advise the clinical team during surgery. Who are these salespeople, and why are they there? The answer to the first question … [Read more...] about Sales Reps May Be Wearing Out Their Welcome In The Operating Room

VLIFT Vertebral Body Replacement System

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The VLIFT Vertebral Body Replacement System consists of a distractible in situ implant, which enables the surgeon to customize the height of the implant after implantation. Modular end caps and cage extensions, if needed, snap into each end of the implant for quick assembly. The end caps are available in 0° or with angulation to match either the lordosis or kyphosis of the … [Read more...] about VLIFT Vertebral Body Replacement System

X-Core2

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Expanding on the biomechanical and design principles of X-CORE,® the X-CORE 2 Expandable VBR is designed to be the latest and most advanced all-approach expandable VBR on the market. The X-CORE 2 Expandable VBR provides expanded versatility that enables surgeons to utilize X-CORE technology – not only via the XLIF ® approach, but also through multiple approaches – and offers … [Read more...] about X-Core2

XRL® Vertebral Body Replacement Device

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The XRL® Vertebral Body Replacement Device provides surgeons the ability to expand the device in situ to reconstruct the anterior column, restore height, and correct the sagittal curvature of the thoracolumbar spine. XRL.Brochure-DepuySynthes.pdf XRL.SGT-DepuySynthes.pdf Features: Integrated and modular construction 360º implantation Tactile feedback during … [Read more...] about XRL® Vertebral Body Replacement Device

XPand®

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XPand® is an expandable corpectomy device available in a wide variety of footprints, heights and lordotic/kyphotic angles to match varying patient anatomy. Insertion and continuous adjustable expansion is achieved with one specially designed instrument aimed to simplify the surgical technique. Xpand.Brochure-Globus-Medical.pdf Benefits: Non-ratcheting expansion: Allows … [Read more...] about XPand®

Xpendriv Cage

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Auxein Spine’s Xpendriv Cage Vertebral Body Replacement System is intended to replace a vertebral body or an entire vertebra. It is for use in the thoracolumbar spine (T1-L5) to replace a collapsed, damaged or unstable vertebral body or vertebra resected or excised during total and partial corpectomy and vertebrectomy procedures due to tumor or trauma (i.e., … [Read more...] about Xpendriv Cage

Medtronic: Can Spine Division Turn Around?

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(Zacks Equity Research)--Of late, Medtronic plc's (MDT) spine business has been registering soft performance due to a challenging market scenario. Let us see if there is any possibility of a rebound this time around. The company is scheduled to report fourth-quarter and fiscal 2018 results before the opening bell on May 24. Spine at a Glance In the last reported quarter, … [Read more...] about Medtronic: Can Spine Division Turn Around?

Did an Orthopedic Surgeon accidentally shoot a Sales Rep?

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(ryortho.com)--In Cayce, South Carolina a 46-year old orthopedic surgeon has been accused of fatally shooting William Holland, a sales rep employed by CrossLink Orthopaedics, one of Stryker’s largest distributors.According to the police initially, this was a tragic, horrible gun accident.In their first recounting of events, the police said that the surgeon, Adam Lazzarini, … [Read more...] about Did an Orthopedic Surgeon accidentally shoot a Sales Rep?

Here’s why your attitude is more important than your intelligence

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When it comes to success, it’s easy to think that people blessed with brains are inevitably going to leave the rest of us in the dust. But new research from Stanford University will change your mind (and your attitude). Psychologist Carol Dweck has spent her entire career studying attitude and performance, and her latest study shows that your attitude is a better … [Read more...] about Here’s why your attitude is more important than your intelligence

Black Diamond

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The Black Diamond Pedicle Screw System is an intuitive thoracolumbar fixation system that is ideal for use in both degenerative and deformity operations. Vibrant colors make for simplified implant identification and in-situ visualization while novel instrumentation optimizes each step of the procedure. The system’s versatile implant and instrumentation options allow for use in … [Read more...] about Black Diamond

CD HORIZON® SOLERA™ System

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The CD HORIZON® SOLERA™ System is the first platform technology that enables surgeons to confidently and efficiently treat their patients by using: high strength, low profile multi-axial screws designed for use with multiple rod types the first-ever powered instruments being developed specifically for spinal implants minimally invasive techniques, navigation tools, and … [Read more...] about CD HORIZON® SOLERA™ System

Canaveral Deformity System

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The Canaveral Deformity System is designed to treat advanced complex deformity conditions. Canaveral Deformity FloSpine Brochure.pdf Features: Fast Set up Excellent Correction Adapt easily to a variety of curves Elite Locking screw drivers Screw Inserter and Headbody delivery instruments for in situ assembly Matched color coded taps to screw diameters for fast … [Read more...] about Canaveral Deformity System

CD horizon® Legacy™ Spinal System

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The CD Horizon® Legacy™ Spinal System can be used to treat scoliosis, a condition in which the spine develops one or more abnormal, side-to-side curves that in turn may affect the body’s overall balance and alignment, as well as possibly lead to other physical and health problems.The CD Horizon Legacy Spinal System is one of the most popular systems for the surgical treatment … [Read more...] about CD horizon® Legacy™ Spinal System

CREO® thoracolumbar stabilization system

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The CREO® thoracolumbar stabilization system enhances efficiency and ease of use with intuitively designed instruments and a complete array of implant options for treating complex spinal pathologies with one system. Introducing the lowest profile 4.75 stabilization system on the market, CREO® 4.75 provides surgical solutions for small stature and pediatric patients. CREO® 5.5mm … [Read more...] about CREO® thoracolumbar stabilization system

Daytona® System Seaspine

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The Daytona® System utilizes the technology of our Malibu™ pedicle screw system to address deformity cases ranging from standard to complex. Unique implant designs, advanced materials and innovative instrumentation creates a highly flexible and intuitive system. Daytona Deformity-Seaspine.pdf Features: Extended tabs for 30mm of reduction Integrated locking cap for … [Read more...] about Daytona® System Seaspine

Excella III-D® Spinal Deformity System

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The Innovasis Excella III-D system is the perfect combination of practicality and efficiency. Through ingenuitive instrumentation that isn't overly complicated, we make complicating surgery easier.  The Excella®-M Spinal System consists of 6AL-4V Titanium alloy implants meant to be used in a system. The monoaxial bone screws are offered in a variety of different lengths ranging … [Read more...] about Excella III-D® Spinal Deformity System

EXPEDIUM Spine System

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The EXPEDIUM Spine System is a innovative spine solution with technological advancements that truly differentiate it from other systems available. The EXPEDIUM Spine System is a rod based platform. The system consists of the following: • Polyaxial Screws (Single Innie, Dual Innie, Favored Angle Screw) • Monoaxial Screws • Extended Tab Implants • Hooks • Cable and Wires • … [Read more...] about EXPEDIUM Spine System