2015

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Benvenue Medical, Inc., a developer of minimally invasive solutions for spine repair, today announced that the Kiva® VCF Treatment System, a novel implant for treating vertebral compression fractures (VCFs), resulted in substantial cost and resource savings in the hospital setting over balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) — the current standard of care — in […]

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Benvenue Medical, Inc., a developer of minimally invasive solutions for spine repair, today announced that the Kiva® VCF Treatment System, a novel implant for treating vertebral compression fractures (VCFs), resulted in substantial cost and resource savings in the hospital setting over balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) — the current standard of care — in […]

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — SI-BONE, Inc., a medical device company that pioneered the use of the iFuse Implant System, a minimally invasive surgical (MIS) device indicated for fusion for certain disorders of the sacroiliac (SI) joint, announced today that Laura Francis has joined the company as chief financial officer effective immediately. […]

SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwired – May 26, 2015) – NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA) (“NuVasive” or the “Company”), a leading medical device company focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions, today announced that Gregory T. Lucier has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Lucier, who has been serving as Interim Chief Executive […]

Thornton Cleveleys (UK), May 21, 2015 – China’s largest manufacturer of implants and related surgical instruments for traumatology and spine surgery, Weigao Orthopaedic Device, is offering a spinal stabilisation system called “Tulip”, which uses semi-rigid rods made from PEEK-OPTIMA® to bridge the gap between rigid and dynamic systems. The system is indicated when one to […]

TUTTLINGEN, Germany, May 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ –For the first time a patient with a degenerative cervical spine problem has been treated with an anatomically adapted 3D printed titanium fusion implant.The operation was planned and executed by Uwe Spetzger, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery of the Klinikum Karlsruhe in Germany. He is the […]

Bordeaux, Boston, May 19, 2015 – IMPLANET (Euronext: IMPL, FR0010458729, PEA-PME eligible), a medical technology company specializing in vertebral and knee-surgery implants, todayannounces that it has obtained regulatory clearance from the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to market its 3.5 mm, 4.0 mm, 4.5 mm and 6 mm JAZZ rods in the United States and […]

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) May 19, 2015–According to a recently published report by iData Research (http://www.idataresearch.com), the use of navigation systems for spinal surgeries is expected to increase as technological innovations improve imaging modalities and navigation software. These improvements will expand the application of these systems to a wider range of spinal procedures, resulting in overall […]

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) May 19, 2015–According to a recently published report by iData Research (http://www.idataresearch.com), the use of navigation systems for spinal surgeries is expected to increase as technological innovations improve imaging modalities and navigation software. These improvements will expand the application of these systems to a wider range of spinal procedures, resulting in overall […]

LEWISVILLE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Orthofix International N.V. (NASDAQ:OFIX) (the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”), a diversified, global medical device company focused on developing and delivering innovative repair and regenerative solutions to the spine and orthopedic markets, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015. First Quarter Summary Net sales were $89.8 million. […]

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) May 11, 2015–According to a recently published report by iData Research (http://www.idataresearch.com), the orthopedic stem cell market was the fastest growing orthopedic biomaterial segment in the US. It aims to provide greater osteoinductive and osteogenesis properties compared to other bone grafts, therefore improving bone repair. These stem cells are currently only being […]

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) May 11, 2015–According to a recently published report by iData Research (http://www.idataresearch.com), the orthopedic stem cell market was the fastest growing orthopedic biomaterial segment in the US. It aims to provide greater osteoinductive and osteogenesis properties compared to other bone grafts, therefore improving bone repair. These stem cells are currently only being […]

TowerLOX ™ Spinal System provides simple and intuitive function in a cannulated pedicle screw system. The smooth and reliable integration of the tower system allows for enhanced control of rod delivery, even in the most challenging anatomical situations. The TowerLOX™ system is a cannulated pedicle screw, tower and rod delivery system. It is complemented with […]

The Telluride MIS Spinal Fixation System has been specifically designed for surgeons who want maximized surgical control with reduced tissue trauma and a more rapid recovery for their patients. A minimally invasive (MIS) posterior thoracolumbar pedicle screw fixation system, the Telluride System uses a muscle sparing (vs. muscle spearing) technique for reduced patient pain and […]

The Tiger® MIS is an Intuitive and simple instrumentation for quick and easy back table assembly. It has a 360 degree locking connection between extension tower and screw for a secure connection, an Intuitive and effective compression/distraction device and an Internal Rod Reduction Option.The cannulated screws options are: Poly-axial, uni-planar, fracture and mono-axial  with 5.5mm-10.5mm […]

Amedica is growing its unique line of silicon nitride implants at about 40%/year because of superior properties over competing implant materials. The global addressable market is estimated to be $38.Read more »

“K2M’s strong revenue growth in the first quarter of 2015 is a result of our continued focus on introducing innovative spinal products to meet the needs of our surgeon customers around the World,” said President and Chief Executive Officer, Eric Major. “We achieved 19.3% total revenue growth this quarter, driven by strong performance in both […]

Eragny-sur-Oise (France), May 6, 2015 – SAFE ORTHOPAEDICS (FR0012452746 – SAFOR), a company developing and marketing an innovative range of sterile implants combined with their single-use surgical instruments, announces today that the first surgery using its products has taken place at the Texas Back Institute, a leader in spinal surgery. The first surgery was performed […]

PLAINSBORO, N.J.,  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation(Nasdaq:IART)  announced the appointment, effective May 1, 2015, of Keith Valentine as Chief Executive Officer of SeaSpine Holdings Corporation, which will be an independent, publicly traded company following the completion of its spin-off from Integra. SeaSpine, a global medical technology company focused on surgical solutions for the […]

DUBLIN – May 4, 2015 – Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), today announced the launch of the DIVERGENCE(TM) Stand Alone Interbody Cage. This device is now commercially available for the treatment of anterior cervical interbody fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients with cervical disc disease at one level from the C2-C3 disc to the C7-T1 disc. […]

Memphis, TN (PRWEB) April 29, 2015–In’Tech Medical SAS (http://www.intech-medical.com), an industry leader in the development and manufacturing of surgical instruments and implants for the Orthopaedic industry, has released details on its record revenue for the beginning of 2015.In the first quarter, In’Tech Medical’s revenue reached $11.7 million, a 23.2% increase from the previous quarter and […]

CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA–(Marketwired – April 28, 2015) – Aurora Spine Corporation (TSX VENTURE:ASG) announced today the first surgical implantations of the company’s ZIP 51™ Minimally Invasive Interspinous Implant in the United States and Germany.The U.S. surgery was performed at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas by Dr. Rebecca Barrett-Tuck. The international surgery was performed at […]

Paris, April 28, 2015 – IMPLANET (Euronext: IMPL, FR0010458729, PEA-PME eligible), a medical technology company specializing in vertebral and knee-surgery implants, today announces its revenue for the 1st quarter of 2015. Ludovic Lastennet, CEO of Implanet, says: “The fall in first quarter revenue was due to a downturn in our Knee activity within a highly-competitive […]

SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwired – April 27, 2015) – NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA) (“NuVasive or the “Company”), a leading medical device company focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally integrated solutions, today announced its participation at the 83rd American Association of Neurological Surgeons (“AANS”) Annual Meeting, held May 2-6, 2015, at the Walter E. […]

HICKORY, N.C. – What would you do for $10,000? What would your doctor do for $100,000?Questions like this are swirling through America’s medical community. Patients wonder if cash, junkets and gifts are motivating their doctors when it comes time to write a prescription. Read more »

HICKORY, N.C. – What would you do for $10,000? What would your doctor do for $100,000?Questions like this are swirling through America’s medical community. Patients wonder if cash, junkets and gifts are motivating their doctors when it comes time to write a prescription. Read more »

ALACHUA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RTI Surgical Inc.™ (RTI) (Nasdaq: RTIX), a global surgical implant company, reported operating results for the first quarter of 2015 as follows: Achieved first quarter revenues of $68 million, a 12 percent increase over the first quarter of 2014.First Quarter Highlights: Achieved net income per fully diluted share of $0.05. Benefited from accelerated […]