The products launched this year 2019 until now, have clearly defined the trends of the spine market today. On the one hand, a clear advance of the expandable technology to which several companies have followed the path started by Globus Medical. On the other hand, the launch of many interbody cages manufactured with 3D titanium printing technology. In relation to companies, we can highlight Alphatec Spine and Seaspine with the launch of several products covering their portfolio product gaps.
List of 27 product launches in 2019:
1.- Solidity Vertebral Body Replacement (VBR)
Jan. 11, 2019 ulrich medical USA, Inc., announced the market entry of a highly-anticipated, new generation vertebral body replacement device which is the company’s flagship technology in the U.S. spine implant market. ulrich medical USA® Announces Market Entry and First Global Implantation of New Generation Expandable Implant Technology
2.-“Essential”, New kit for the percutaneous spinal fracture surgery
Feb. 25, 2019, SAFE ORTHOPAEDICS announced the launch of its new instrument kit “Essential”. It contained all the essential parts to perform a percutaneous surgery, in the safest conditions for patients, lowering the risks for surgeons, and saving time and costs for hospitals. Safe Orthopaedics launched its new kit, “Essential”, for the percutaneous spinal fracture surgery
3.-BandLoc DUO
Feb. 25, 2019, OrthoPediatrics announced the launch of BandLoc DUO, the latest enhancement to the BandLoc 5.5/6.0mm System. BandLoc is a temporary implant for use in orthopedic surgery, intended to provide stabilization as a bone anchor during the development of solid bony fusion and aid in the repair of bone fractures. The system allows a pedicle-sparing, band passage technique for treating a wide variety of complex spinal pathologies, including spinal trauma, degenerative, and reconstructive surgeries such as scoliosis. OrthoPediatrics Corp. Announces Global Launch of New BandLoc DUO
4.-HiJak AC Expandable Cervical IBFD
Feb. 27, 2019, Atlas Spine Inc., announced today the successful completion of its 50th surgical procedure and over 100 devices implanted with its new HiJak AC Expandable Cervical Inter-body Fusion Device (IBFD). Atlas Spine Inc. completes alpha phase and announces the full launch of its first-to-market HiJak™ AC Expandable Cervical IBFD
5.-NEST Interbody System
March. 13–15, 2019, Paonan launched and featured their new NEST Interbody System and highlighted its Paonan’s 3D printing Titanium technology at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting March. 13–15, 2019, in Las Vegas.
NEST Interbody System is a hollow, rectangular implant that consists of a unique configuration of both solid and porous structures, which are built using Paonan’s 3D printing Titanium technology. The system was designed for bone in‑growth and biological fixation. Inspired by the microstructure of cancellous bone, and enabled by Paonan’s 3D printing manufacturing process, this technology is deliberately designed for fusion. BIOMECH Paonan to Showcase NEST Interbody System at AAOS 2019
6.- Global Biomedica Titanium Cages
March.2019, Global Biomedica launched the new range of titanium cages produced using 3D printing technology. These cages have been developed to provide the fastest fusion. There is a wide range of products for ACIF, PLIF and TLIF fusion in many sizes. All the cages are CE marked and the company has started to expand to European markets.The latest 3D printing technology DMSL (Direct Metal Laser Sintering) is used in production. Global Biomedica s.r.o. has invested in the latest technologies and follows the latest scientific knowledge, behind its main goal, to relieve patients, to minimize the risk of complications and to return patients to a happy and active life as quickly as possible. GLOBAL biomedica Launches New Titanium Spinal Cages with inner structure – BMD Titanium implants, produced using 3D printing technology ( DLMS )
7.- IdentiTi-C Porous Titanium Interbody Implant System
March 28, 2019, Alphatec Spine announced the commercial release of its new IdentiTi-C Porous Titanium Interbody Implant System for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF). Alphatec Announces Commercial Launch of its First IdentiTi™ Porous Titanium Interbody System
8.- F3D™ and CL5™ Lateral interbody fusion devices.
May 16, 2019, CoreLink Surgical, LLC, announced the full commercial launch of its new Lateral Access System, as well as the first of several highly anticipated implant systems for lateral fusion – the F3D™ and CL5™ Lateral interbody fusion devices. CoreLink Introduces Comprehensive Lateral Access and Interbody Fusion Platform
9.- IdentiTi-PC Porous Titanium TLIF
May 30, 2019 Alphatec Spine announced the commercial release of its IdentiTi-PC Porous Titanium Interbody Implant System for Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Procedures (TLIF). Alphatec Announces Commercial Launch of TLIF IdentiTi™ Posterior Curved Porous Titanium Interbody Implant System
10.-AERIAL™, a minimally invasive expandable interspinous fixation system
May 30, 2019 Globus Medical, Inc. announced the launch of AERIAL™, a minimally invasive expandable interspinous fixation system with independent locking plates. The expandable central core of AERIAL™ provides continuous distraction for indirect decompression and a customized patient fit. This is Globus Medical’s first expandable interspinous fixation system, adding to their industry leading expandable technology portfolio. Globus Medical Launches First Expandable Interspinous Fixation – AERIAL™
11.-Regatta® Lateral System
July 11, 2019, SeaSpine announced the full commercial launch of the Regatta® Lateral System, featuring NanoMetalene®technology. SeaSpine Announces Full Commercial Launch of Regatta® Lateral System
12.- ALIF IdentiTi™ Porous Titanium Interbody System
July 18, 2019, Alphatec Spine announced the commercial release of its IdentiTi Large Window Porous Titanium Interbody Implant System for anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) procedures. Alphatec Announces Commercial Launch of ALIF IdentiTi™ Porous Titanium Interbody System Implant
13.- InVictus™ MIS and Open Spinal Fixation Systems
July 23, 2019, Alphatec Spine announced the commercial release of InVictus™, a comprehensive spinal fixation platform designed to address a range of pathologies through a minimally invasive (MIS), open, or hybrid surgical approach. Alphatec Announces Commercial Launch of the InVictus™ MIS and Open Spinal Fixation Systems
14. FortiCore Bioceramic Nanotubes Interbodies
Aug. 01, 2019 Nanovis announced the commercial launch of its bioceramic nanotube enhanced FortiCore interbodies following a successful alpha launch.The FortiCore interbodies are designed with a unique, proprietary, patent protected bio-ceramic enhanced titanium nanotube surface. The nanotubes are applied to a deeply porous, fully interconnected titanium scaffold intermolded with a PEEK core for preferred modulus and plain x-ray visualization.Nanovis Announces Commercial Launch of New Nanosurface Technology on Spinal Interbody Implants
15.- Shoreline RT™ Cervical Interbody Implant System
Aug. 01, 2019, SeaSpine announced the limited commercial launch and completion of the first surgery for its Shoreline RT Cervical Interbody Implant System. Shoreline RT represents the first in a series of products that will marry the Company’s proprietary NanoMetalene® technology with Reef Topography. The Company anticipates launching five additional products with NanoMetalene technology and Reef Topography by the end of 2020. SeaSpine Announces the Launch of the Shoreline RT™ Cervical Interbody Implant System, featuring Reef Topography™
16.-Mariner® MIS Posterior Fixation System
Aug. 14, 2019, SeaSpine announced the limited commercial launch and completion of initial surgeries of the Mariner® MIS Posterior Fixation System. SeaSpine Announces Launch of Mariner® MIS Posterior Fixation System
17.-Lordotic TLIF Oblique
Aug.28, 2019, Nexxt Spine LLC, released their Lordotic TLIF Oblique interbody into the market.Meticulously designed, Nexxt Spine’s newest creation is ready to take on transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), the most frequently performed procedure in the field. Nexxt Spine Increases NEXXT MATRIXX® Offerings with Lordotic TLIF Oblique. Leading spinal solutions company continues to respond to industry demand
18.- SPIRA®-O Open Matrix OLIF
Sept.12, 2019, Camber Spine announced the launch of its first spinal implant designed and manufactured specifically for the oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) spine surgical procedure. This implant represents the fifth product in its distinctive, rapidly growing SPIRA® device family. This implant, the proprietary SPIRA®-O Open Matrix OLIF, is a unique interbody fusion implant embedding spiral support arches and Surface by Design™ technology. Camber Spine Announces Natiowide Launch of SPIRA®-O Open Matrix OLIF at NASS 2019
19. MOSS VRS® Pedicle Screw System
Sept.25, 2019, Biedermann Motech announced the further expansion of its product portfolio of advanced solutions for spinal surgery with the introduction of the MOSS VRS® Pedicle Screw System at the North American Spine Society (NASS) Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL, September 25-27, 2019. Biedermann Motech to Introduce MOSS VRS® – The Next Generation Pedicle Screw Technology™ to the US Market
20.- Oro Lateral Plate System
Sept.18, 2019 CoreLink, LLC, announced the introduction of the Oro™ Lateral Plate System designed for optimum versatility to treat patients suffering from degenerative disk disease, spondylolisthesis, trauma, or spinal deformities. CoreLink Introduces Oro Lateral Plate System Designed for Optimum Versatility to Treat Patients Suffering From Spinal Conditions
21.-CervAlign® Anterior Cervical Plate System
Sept.24, 2019 RTI Surgical announced the full commercial launch of the CervAlign® Anterior Cervical Plate (ACP) System to add to the growth of its Established Therapies spine portfolio. RTI Surgical® Announces Commercial Launch of the CervAlign® Anterior Cervical Plate System
22.–Intice™-C, Atrix-C Union™ and Calix®-C PC
Sept.18, 2019, Xtant Medical launched three new products at the North American Spine Society (NASS) 2019 Annual Meeting: Intice™-C Titanium Cervical Interbody Spacer, Atrix-C Union™ Cervical Interbody Spacer, Calix®-C PC Plasma Coated PEEK Implant.Xtant Medical Showcases Continued Innovation with Three New Product Introductions at NASS 2019
23.-VADER®one pedicle screw system
Sept.19, 2019, icotec Medical, Inc. a US-based subsidiary of Swiss icotec AG announced the unveil of VADER®one pedicle screw system during the 34th annual meeting of the North American Spine Society in Chicago, September 25-28, 2019.icotec Announces Launch of Award-Winning VADER®one Pedicle Screw System at NASS 2019
24- CONDUIT Interbody Platform
Sept.25, 2019, the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies announced that DePuy Synthes has launched the CONDUIT Interbody Platform with EIT Cellular Titanium Technology, further expanding its comprehensive offering to treat degenerative spine disease. The innovative portfolio, which includes 3D printed titanium interbody implants for spinal fusion surgery is designed to mimic natural bone and help facilitate spinal fusion. DePuy Synthes Expands Comprehensive Offering to Treat Degenerative Spine Disease with Launch of 3D Printed Implant Portfolio for Spine Surgery
25.-MONET™ Integrated ACIF Cage System
Sept.25, 2019, CTL Amedica Corporation launched its MONET™ ACIF Integrated Cage System with Supplementary Fixation during the North American Spine Society (NASS) annual meeting and exhibition Sept. 25-28, 2019.CTL Amedica to unveil MONET™ Integrated ACIF Cage System during NASS Sept. 25 – 28
26.-CarboClear® Carbon Fiber Vertebral Body Replacement (VBR) System
Oct.17, 2019, CarboFix announced that they extend their CarboClear® Spinal Product Line with its CarboClear® Carbon Fiber Vertebral Body Replacement (VBR) System to replace a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to tumor or trauma.CarboFix Extends Its CarboClear® Carbon Fiber Spinal Product Line With Its FDA Cleared Vertebral Body Replacement (VBR) System
27.-SAHARA® Lateral 3D Expandable Interbody System
Oct.31, 2019, Stryker announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance of its SAHARA Lateral 3D Expandable Interbody System featuring Lamellar 3D Titanium Technology, which will be on display at the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS) Annual Forum this week in Las Vegas, NV. Stryker receives FDA clearance for SAHARA® Lateral 3D Expandable Interbody System