Spine surgery is a relatively mature market — all segments of the spine can be treated, significant share has been garnered by a few major companies, and there are no radically new technologies disrupting current market positions. Yet, trends in the patient population, the active innovation by all companies (see further, below, on market shares per region), the fact that it remains an invasive procedure (even the best minimally invasive approaches have room for improvement), and the accelerating migration of advanced spine technologies to developing non-U.S. markets are all reasons why this “mature” market is anything but stagnant.
Success in applying minimally invasive approaches to spine fusion has opened up procedure volumes for more patients, resulting in the fastest growing area of spine fusion sales. Fusion devices are strong worldwide, with the non-U.S. markets lagging in volumes, but growing at markedly faster rates. SOURCE:MedMarket Diligence, LLC
The European spine surgery devices market is expected to reach $3.46 billion by 2021. The spinal fusion & fixation is the largest segment in the European spine surgery devices market, with a share of 66.5% in terms of value. It is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period.
While a small number of large companies dominate the market, there are a significant and growing number of small and medium sized companies delivering innovative new products. These companies have the experience, know-how and resources that enable them to design, manufacture and distribute medical devices and surgical instruments to deliver comprehensive solutions for those with back or neck pain caused by degenerative conditions, deformities or traumatic injury of the spine.These companies are located across Europe from the United Kingdom and France to Germany and Switzerland. They manufacture the whole range of spinal implants including plates, rods, screws, connectors, spacers and cages, along with proprietary implant instrumentation.
The TOP 20 European Spine Companies:
- PART 1: Spineart, SpineGuard, Z-Medical, Medicrea, Ulrich.
- PART 2: Spineway, Medacta, Signus, Safe Orthopedics, Vexim
- PART 3: Implanet, Clariance, Joimax, SpineVision, Biedermann Motech
PART 4:
16.- Emerging Implant Technologies (EIT)
Emerging Implant Technologies (EIT) has been the first medical device manufacturer in the spinal field to apply scientific insights in a 3D printed titanium scaffold. Metal 3D printing Selective Laser Melting technology and proprietary post-processing enable the creation of EIT Smart Spinal Implants™, containing EIT Cellular Titanium® for EIT Smart Spinal Fusion™. Using EIT Smart Spinal Implants™ clinical concerns of cages are addressed (non-fusion, biocompatibility issues, subsidence, migration, imaging distortion and suboptimal spinal alignment). The porous EIT Cellular Titanium® scaffold has demonstrated bone ingrowth and fusion due to its specific design and elasticity close to the cancellous bone. EIT Cellular Titanium® also guarantees excellent imaging on X-ray, MRI and CT. For both OUS and US markets a complete portfolio of EIT Smart Spinal Implants™ is available for the cervical and lumbar spine. Since 2014 over 10.000 EIT cases have been performed in over 15 markets globally. http://www.eit-spine.de
17.-Zabation
Zavation is an employee-owned medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and distributes medical device products that provide comprehensive medical solutions to improve and enhance quality of life for patients around the world.Based in Jackson, MS, Zavation designs, engineers, and manufactures a portfolio of spinal hardware covering key areas including thoracolumbar, cervical, interbody fusion, and minimally invasive surgery. Founded in 2010 with its first sale in 2012, Zavation has experienced exceptional growth and created a national network of 100+ distributors across approximately 35 states. The Company has commercialized over 10 product families since inception, with 10 additional novel products expected to launch over the next two years. Zavation operates a 24,000 square foot vertically integrated facility with approximately 50 employees. Last July 25, 2017 – LongueVue Capital (“LVC”) announced it has partnered with management to acquire Zavation Medical Products.http://zavation.com
18.- Icotec
Founded in 1999, icotec AG is engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of Carbon/PEEK composites to create high strength components for various applications, including medical devices, automotive and aerospace technology. The company is headquartered in Altstaetten, Switzerland. http://www.icotec.ch
19.- Silony Medical
Silony Medical GmbH develops and manufactures implants and instruments for spine and joint replacement. The company offers posterior spinal fixator, a dorsal double rod fixator for thoracic and lumbar spinal stabilization; polyaxial screws; chamber systems; horizontal and vertical ribs; and ROCCIA MultiLIF for primary stabilizing and restoring the physiological lordosis of the lumbar spine. It serves surgeons, clinical staff, and patients. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany.www.silony-medical.com/
20.- Coligne
Spinal implant developer and manufacturer utilizing its own proprietary biomaterial, ostaPek, a long carbon fiber reinforced polymer (LCFRP), with unique anisotropic elasticity and strength characteristics combined with radiolucency to permit objective evaluation of fusion. coLigne markets a full array of ostaPek IBD devices for PLIF, TLIF, ALIF, ACIF and ELIF approaches, as well as ostaPek stackable VBR’s and varying length corpectomy devices. coLigne introduced the world’s first ostaPek posterior thoracolumbar fixation rod with polyaxial screws in 2008. www.coligne.com
Other Important European Companies:
- Cousin: Cousin Biotech designs and manufactures implants for the following fields: visceral, bariatric, urological, gynaecological and spinal surgery.In 2009, Cousin Biotech decided to start up a spinal division within its organisation, and thanks to its strategic decisions, it now operates with a specific range of products for the spinal market. IntraSPINE® is one of them for the non-fusion market: a dynamic interlaminar device made of a silicone core covered with polyester, its innovative shape allows to preserve a full range of motion while respecting the physiological lordosis. www.cousin-biotech.com/en
- Arca Medica:Arca Medica is a German Company focused on PEEK cages, facet decompression, Dynamic Stabilization systems and grafting material. http://www.arca-medica.com
- S14: S14 Implants is a French company that manufactures an innovative spinal implants range. For cervical or lumbar spine surgery, S14 Implants has for mission to treat all degenerative spinal pathologies as well as deformities of the vertebral column. The company is also creator of a new trend in the non-fusion market, the damping technology, supported by two opinions leaders: the French hospital leader, CHU of Bordeaux, and the University of Birmingham. http://www.s14-implants.com/en/
- Tsunami Medical:The company has been founded in 1997 as a subcontractor of some big manufacturing companies of invasive diagnostic devices. Over the years we bought the Bloodline trade mark, very well known in Biopsy market, especially in south America, Europe and Russia. The manufacturing plant located nearby Modena at the heart of the “biomedical valley” is ISO 13485 certified to design and manufacture medical devices. The manufacturing facilities are located on 1200 square meters with modern machinery and clean rooms of two classes ISO 8 and ISO 5. http://www.tsunamimedical.it
- Gallini:Gallini was formed over 20 years ago in Mirandola, the heartland of the Italian biomedical industry, where the corporate headquarter and production plant are located.Nowadays Gallini has a worldwide presence with subsidiaries in France, Spain, Turkey and the United States and its products are distributed in more than 50 countries, through a large and qualified network of dealers. http://www.gallinimedical.com
- Innovspine:Innov’spine has been involved in the spinal implant market since 2005. Innov’spine designs, develops and markets innovative spinal surgical implants and instruments.Their growth in France a highly competitive market, is partially due to an exclusive partnership with the high techVitatech manufacturing company. http://www.innovspine.com
- LFC:LfC is a polish company who have achieved a leading position in the design and manufacture of surgical equipment used in spinal treatment in orthopaedics and neurosurgery.In the years 2007-2008 the company was honoured with prestigious awards, including the title of the Most Innovative Product in Poland (First Prize) in 2007 and the Golden Euro award in 2008. It also gained a high position among Polish innovative companies.Their product range includes Rod-Screws system, Anterior Cervical Plates, Posterior Cervical, Peek Cages, VBR implants and Titanium cages. http://www.lfc.com.pl/en/
- Peter Brehm:The aim of Peter Brehm which was founded in 1981, is to develop and produce implants and instruments made of the most modern materials whilst taking into account the strictest quality aspects. Real innovation and at the same time high quality of products and the economy of the application is our ultimate imperative. In order to continue to be successful in future, we have to change and adjust dynamically. http://www.peter-brehm.de
- KISCO International: They has developed and manufactured medical devices for the spine since 1983. Today, is a thriving company that has become an important player in its market.KISCO International’s head office is located in Saint-Priest, France, and the parent company is based in Kobe, Japan.All KISCO International products are developed and manufactured in France. In this way, we create a relationship of confidence and proximity with our suppliers, in order to guarantee the quality of our products. The devices developed by KISCO International are used world-wide in recognised hospitals. http://www.kisco.fr/en
- HumanTech:Humantech Germany, with headquarters in Stuttgart/Steinenbronn, is leading the way in the manufacture of vertebrae and dental implants. The development, testing and manufacture of all of our human implants take place in our own premises; this guarantees consistent, high levels of quality for every single implant that leaves our hands. Right up to Consumer Care, we take care of everything ourselves; all implants are delivered from the manufacturer directly to the clinics without any further distributions costs. Our implants are sold worldwide. http://www.humantech-solutions.de