SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwired – December 29, 2016) – NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), a leading medical device company focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions, today announced it received approval for instruments used in the eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF®) procedure by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW). Recent guidance […]
2016
Precision Spine® Announces 510(k) Clearance of the AccuFit® Lateral Plating System
PARSIPPANY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Precision Spine, Inc. announced today that it recently received 510(k) clearance of its AccuFit®Lateral Plating System. The AccuFit Plate represents a significant addition to the Precision Spine lateral product portfolio and joins the recently introduced MD Vue™ Lateral Access Retractor. The AccuFit Plate is designed to provide optimal stabilization with a low profile, […]
Titan Spine’s new medical devices could set it apart
(Guy Boulton , Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)–The day after his first call to Barbara Boyan, Kevin Gemas was on a plane to meet her in Atlanta. Gemas’ company, Mequon-based Titan Spine, was selling titanium medical devices used in back surgery to shore up injured or deteriorating vertebrae. The devices seemed to work better than the plastic […]
AxioMed Announces 15-year Exclusive Worldwide License on Proprietary Viscoelastic Material with the patent holder DSM
MALDEN, MA (PRWEB) DECEMBER 22, 2016–Aditya Humad, Acting CFO of AxioMed and Managing Partner of KICVentures, announced modifications of the terms of their previously signed 15-year exclusive license agreement. “This is very exciting for me as it was a mutually recognized opportunity to improve on the terms that make it much more favorable for us […]
Intrinsic Therapeutics announces the Filing of PMA Application for its Barricaid® Anular Closure Device for Lumbar Discectomy Patients.
BOSTON, Dec. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc. announced today that the filing of its Pre-Market Approval (PMA) application with the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for the Barricaid® Anular Closure device is complete. Barricaid has been shown to improve the outcomes of patients undergoing discectomy for herniated lumbar discs to relieve sciatica pain. […]
Safe Orthopaedics appoints its Scientific Advisory Board consisting of key opinion leaders in the field of back surgery
Eragny-sur-Oise, France, December 21, 2016 – SAFE ORTHOPAEDICS (FR0012452746 – SAFOR), a company offering innovative ranges of sterile implants combined with their single-use instruments, announces the appointment of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), made up of four renowned European back surgeons. The SAB will provide high-level advisory support and its main tasks will be to: […]
Carevature’s Limited Market Launch in US Brings Promise of Less Trauma and Quicker Recovery to Spinal Decompression Surgery Patients
TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Carevature announced today that its Dreal™ line of products has begun helping surgeons in the US achieve better outcomes in spinal decompression surgeries. Over 400 patients worldwide have been treated in clinical use, with outstanding safety and recovery results. Six centers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Texas, […]
Amedica Announces Positive Scientific Data and Re-files FDA Submission
SALT LAKE CITY, UT–(Marketwired – Dec 19, 2016) – Amedica Corporation (NASDAQ: AMDA), a company that develops and commercializes silicon nitride ceramics as a biomaterial platform, announced encouraging results from a recent study showing rapid bone growth into porous silicon nitride. Explants of the company’s porous silicon nitride from a large-animal model demonstrated bone healing into […]
Providence Medical Technology Announces New Equity Financing Of $10.5 Million
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Dec. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Providence Medical Technology, Inc., an innovator in tissue-sparing, cervical-fusion technology, today announced the closing of $10.5 million in new equity financing for the company. The proceeds will be used to further commercialize and expand its portfolio of cervical-fusion technology. Providence’s family of cervical-fusion products now includes DTRAX® Spinal […]
The 7 More Relevant Fixation Band Systems
Recent literature has shown clinical benefits of posteromedial translation using sublaminar bands, for treatment of AIS in combination with pedicle screws in cases of compromised pedicle anatomy and/or poor bone quality. Fixation Band systems providea solution for the most complex deformity cases. Please find the List of the 7 main Fixation Band Systems: https://thespinemarketgroup.com/fixation-band/ About Spinal Fixation […]
NeuroStructures named to Inc. 5000 list of Fastest growing Companies in America
IRVINE, CA – September 1, 2016 – NeuroStructures, Inc., a medical device company focused on developing quality innovative surgical solutions that restore patient quality of life, is excited to announce its ranking on the Inc. 500|5000 2016 list of fastest growing companies in America. NeuroStructures ranked #64 on the list, placing it among elite companies. This […]
Thank you SPINEART for your Platinum Sponsorship 2017
Thank you very much SPINEART for supporting our site in 2017 through your PLATINUM sponsorship. About Spineart Spineart is a privately held medical device company focused on simplifying the surgical act by designing, developing and promoting safe and efficient solutions to spine surgeons, operating room teams, and patients. The company was established in 2005 and is currently […]
Predictive Technology Group, Inc. (PRED) Announces Notice of US Patent Allowance for Method for Treating Patients with Genetic Spinal Deformities and Syndromes
SALT LAKE CITY, UT–(Marketwired – December 16, 2016) – Predictive Technology Group, Inc. (OTC PINK: PRED), a life sciences technology holding company, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed a fundamental patent application — US20160296671 -that covers the practice of administering “ANY” spine deformation therapeutics to a patient having […]
Safe Orthopaedics Receives CE Mark for a New Implant to Treat Vertebral Fractures
ERAGNY-SUR-OISE, France–SAFE ORTHOPAEDICS (FR0012452746 – SAFOR), a company offering innovative ranges of sterile implants combined with their single-use instruments, today announces that it has received CE Mark for a new version of its patented Oak screw used to treat thoracic vertebral fractures. Previously, 7.5 mm, 6.5 mm and 5.5 mm diameter versions of the screw […]
Are you tired of PEEK? Learn about 17 New TLIF Alternatives
For almost twenty years, PEEK (polyetheretherketone) has achieved a successful clinical history in load-sharing spinal applications, particularly in lumbar fusions due to their many advantages as elastic modulus close to bone, high biocompatibility and biostability, excellent resistance to compressive loading, and radiolucency. But recently, it has been discussed the difficulties of PEEK to elicit a strong osteogenic (bone-forming) response […]
Thank you Tsunami Medical for your Platinum Sponsorship 2017
Thank you very much Tsunami Medical for supporting our site in 2017 through your PLATINUM sponsorship. About Tsunami Medical Tsunami S.r.l. has been operating in the Medical Devices industry for over two decades. Company manufactures the medical devices especially designed for the spine surgery and invasive diagnostics procedures.Founded in 1995, employs 25 highly trained technicians and engineers who are […]
SpinalCyte, LLC Receives Institutional Review Board Approval for Phase I Clinical Trial
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SpinalCyte, LLC, a Texas-based tissue engineering technology company focused on regrowth of the spinal disc nucleus using human dermal fibroblasts, announced today it has received Institutional Review Board approval to begin clinical trials with its dermal fibroblast cell product, CybroCell, in the treatment of degenerative disc disease. SpinalCyte is now approved to begin randomized, […]
RTI Surgical® Names Robert P. Jordheim Interim CEO
ALACHUA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RTI Surgical (RTI) (Nasdaq: RTIX), a global surgical implant company, today announced that Robert P. Jordheim, executive vice president and chief financial officer of RTI, has been named interim CEO. He succeeds Brian K. Hutchison, who informed the RTI board of directors last August of his decision to retire from his position as […]
China, Israel eye cooperation on medical robots
(Globaltimes.cn)–Chinese and Israeli research institutes and companies attending an exposition on Tuesday in Guangzhou are keen to cooperate on developing medical robots. Nine Israeli companies at the event brought with them robotics currently used in spinal surgery, 3D imaging, and medicinal dosage handling devices. Israeli Robotics Association Chairperson Zvi Shiller said Israel has developed robots […]
Zimmer Biomet Strengthens Spine Offering with PrimaGen Advanced™ Allograft
WARSAW, Ind., Dec. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, today announced the launch of PrimaGen Advanced Allograft, an autograft substitute containing the same bone healing elements as autograft, but without the risks associated with donor site morbidity or harvest site complications. Allograft is human tissue transplanted […]
Orthofix Announces Appointment of Alex Lukianov to Board of Directors
LEWISVILLE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Orthofix International N.V. (NASDAQ:OFIX), a diversified, global medical device company, today announced that Alexis V. Lukianov has been named to its Board of Directors. Mr. Lukianov’s appointment expands the Board to 10 directors, 9 of whom are independent directors. With more than 30 years’ experience, and an extensive background in orthopedics, Mr. Lukianov […]
Providence Medical Technology Announces the Publication of a Technique Paper
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Dec. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Providence Medical Technology, Inc., an innovator in tissue-sparing cervical fusion technology, today announced the publication of “Novel instrumentation and technique for tissue sparing posterior cervical fusion” in the Journal of Clinical Neuroscience by Bruce McCormack, MD and Raman Dhawan, MD. In the paper, the authors describe a tissue-sparing […]
Alphatec Holdings Announces Board and Executive Leadership Changes
CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 12, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATEC), the parent company of Alphatec Spine, Inc., a provider of spinal fusion technologies, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Terry M. Rich as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective December 10, 2016. Mr. Rich, who has also been appointed to […]
William Rhoda Joins SeaSpine as General Manager of Process Innovation and Development
CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 08, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SeaSpine Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:SPNE), a global medical technology company focused on surgical solutions for the treatment of spinal disorders, announced today that William Rhoda has joined the Company as General Manager of Process Innovation and Development. In this newly created position, Mr. Rhoda will establish and lead […]
Axiomed is Raising Interest from Silicon Valley
BOSTON, MA (PRWEB) DECEMBER 09, 2016–Aditya Humad, Acting CFO of AxioMed and Managing Partner of KICVentures, is pleased to announce that in addition to Australia, Europe, and the United States, Axiomed is now gaining interest from Silicon Valley. “It was satisfying to complete the due diligence required to assure interest in this technology.” Mr. Humad […]
RTI Surgical® Fills the Void in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) Procedures
ALACHUA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RTI Surgical (RTI) (Nasdaq: RTIX), a global surgical implant company, announced today that its C-Plus™ Peek* IBF System is now indicated for use with allograft, including its proprietary map3® cellular allogeneic bone graft. “This indication is important news because it now gives surgeons options that they didn’t have before,” noted Brian Hutchison, RTI […]
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