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2016
Tri-City Center Performs 700 Spine Surgery Cases with Mazor Renaissance(R) Guidance System
ORLANDO, Fla., April 20, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On April 4, Dr. Payam Moazzaz performed the 700th Mazor Robotics Renaissance®Spine Surgery case at Tri-City Medical Center. TheRenaissance system uses mechanical guidance to help surgeons place pedicle screws and implants with unparalleled accuracy to correct conditions such as scoliosis and degenerative disc disease. Located in Oceanside, […]
RTI Surgical Announces Launch of Release Laminoplasty Fixation System
ALACHUA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RTI Surgical® Inc. (RTI) (Nasdaq: RTIX), a leading global surgical implant company, is pleased to announce the market launch of the Release® Laminoplasty Fixation System. The Release System provides an efficient, streamlined surgical experience that allows for central spinal cord decompression from C3 to T3 in laminoplasty procedures. The Release System consists of […]
SI-BONE Announces Publication Showing Long-Term Clinical Benefits from SI Joint Fusion with iFuse Implant System
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — SI-BONE, Inc., a medical device company that pioneered the use of the iFuse Implant System® (“iFuse”), a minimally invasive surgical (MIS) device indicated for fusion for certain disorders of the sacroiliac (SI) joint, announced the publication of two-year results from SIFI (Sacroiliac Joint Fusion with iFuse Implant System) […]
SpinalCyte Announces Final Results Phase II Animal Trials Using HDF Transplantation for Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
HOUSTON, Texas–SpinalCyte, LLC, a Texas-based tissue engineering technology company focused on regrowth of the spinal disc nucleus using Human Dermal Fibroblasts (HDFs), today announced the final results of Phase II Animal Studies for Transplantation of HDFs for Intervertebral Disc Degeneration. Previously reported was significant improvement in disc height. This final report builds on those findings […]
Life Spine Announces First Clinical Cases of GRUVE
HUNTLEY, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Life Spine, a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders, announces the first clinical cases of the GRUVE Anterior Cervical Plate System. “The GRUVE Plate features an innovative locking mechanism that is easy to use and provides multiple methods of locking confirmation,” said […]
12 Sacroiliac Joint Fusion systems to Know
The sacroiliac joint fusion market is currently 5 percent of the overall spine market; It’s projected to reach 20 percent by 2021 since Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction is responsible for 25% of lower back pain cases across the world. Today we announce a new section focused on Sacroiliac joint fusion with the 12 most relevants systems. […]
Amedica Signs Exclusive Chinese Silicon Nitride Distribution Agreement
SALT LAKE CITY, UT–(Marketwired – Apr 18, 2016) – Amedica Corporation (NASDAQ:AMDA), a company that develops and commercializes silicon nitride ceramics as a biomaterial platform, is pleased to announce a partnership with Shandong Weigao Orthopedic Device Company Limited (“Weigao Orthopedic”), a subsidiary of Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Company Limited (HKSE: 1066), a medical device […]
Spine Sales Reps Blues.Stormy Weather
April 17, 2016–The last decade has seen an unprecedent growth in the Spine market. Mainly due to the aging population and the development of improved technologies with new and better implants and instruments. Most of us, we have seen how spinal companies were growing and increasing their sales and profits. At the same time , […]
SpinalCyte Announces Publication in Global Spine Journal
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SpinalCyte, LLC, a Texas-based tissue engineering technology company focused on regrowth of the spinal disc nucleus using Human Dermal Fibroblasts (HDFs), today announced the publication of its discovery surrounding use of HDFs for regrowth and repair of the intervertebral disc in the April 2016 Edition, Issue 02, Volume 06 of the Global Spine Journal. […]
Aurora Spine’s Patent Related to Its ZIP® ISP Allowed by the United States Patent Office
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA–(Marketwired – April 14, 2016) – Aurora Spine Corporation (TSX VENTURE:ASG) announced today the allowance by the United States Patent and Trademark Office of United States Patent Application Serial No. 13/865,155 entitled “Dynamic and Non-Dynamic Interspinous Fusion Implant and Bone Growth Stimulation System”. This patent covers Aurora’s family of ZIP® ISPs, including its ZIP […]
VEXIM: Strong Revenue Growth in Q1 2016
TOULOUSE, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: VEXIM (FR0011072602 ‐ ALVXM / PEA-PME) (Paris:ALVXM), a medical device company specializing in the minimally invasive treatment of vertebral fractures, today announced its consolidated sales results for the first quarter 2016. Strong growth in the 1st quarter 2016 (Q1) (€ in thousands) Q1 (as of March 31st) Q1 2016 Q1 2015 Change (%) Sales […]
Medtronic Responds to Star Tribune Article Regarding INFUSE Bone Graft
MINNEAPOLIS – April 10, 2016 – This weekend, an article was published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune that criticized Medtronic’s handling of data collected during a retrospective chart review (RCR) of INFUSE Bone Graft between 2006-2008. The article makes insinuations that are false, and fails to include important information regarding the RCR and Medtronic’s actions. […]
Safe Orthopaedics expands its business to the Asia-Pacific
Eragny-sur-Oise, April 13, 2016 – SAFE ORTHOPAEDICS (Euronext: FR0012452746 – SAFOR), a company developing and marketing an innovative range of sterile implants combined with their single-use surgical instruments, is today announcing that the Australian regulatory authorities have approved its SteriSpine ranges and that it has entered into a distribution agreement with SSJ Health covering Australia […]
Implanet commences trading on OTCQX in the U.S.
Bordeaux, Boston, April 13, 2016: IMPLANET (Euronext: IMPL, FR0010458729, PEA-PME eligible; OTCQX: IMPZY), a medical technology company specializing in vertebral and knee-surgery implants, announces that its sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) will commence trading today in the United States on OTCQX® International (“OTCQX”), under the symbol IMPZY, with each ADR representing 2 ordinary […]
EOS imaging Receives FDA Approval for spineEOS
PARIS–EOS imaging (Paris:EOSI) (Euronext, FR0011191766 – EOSI), the pioneer in 2D/3D orthopedic medical imaging, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved spineEOS, an online 3D planning software for spine surgery based on EOS stereo-radiographic 2D/3D imaging. The FDA approval of spineEOS allows EOS to expand its presence in the large […]
Expanding Orthopedics Announces Dale Binke as Vice President of US Sales
OR AKIVA, Israel, April 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Expanding Orthopedics Inc. (EOI), a privately held medical device company focused on developing and commercializing innovative expandable devices for spine surgery, is excited to announce the recent addition of Dale Binke as Vice President of US Sales. In his role, Dale, an industry veteran, will lead US sales and […]
RTI Surgical Launches the Streamline TL Deformity System
ALACHUA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RTI Surgical® Inc. (RTI) (Nasdaq: RTIX), a leading global surgical implant company, is pleased to announce the launch of the Streamline TL Spinal Fixation System – Deformity Instrumentation for complex adult deformities or curvatures. With a focus on versatility, ease-of-use and surgeon comfort, the Streamline TL deformity instruments bring another level of functionality […]
Stryker Acquires SafeWire Product Portfolio
ALLENDALE, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stryker’s Spine division today announced the acquisition of the SafeWire product portfolio, including the Y-Wire guidewire and Tiger Jamshidi Needle Family for use in minimally invasive spine surgery. The acquisition is highly complementary to Stryker’s current spine product portfolio and is aligned with the Spine division’s strategy of expanding its product offering for […]
Globus Medical won’t be deposed in patent infringement lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA (http://pennrecord.com) – An Audubon-based medical device manufacturer will not be forced to provide documents or give deposition testimony in a patent infringement lawsuit originating in federal court in Texas. In January, Globus Medical, Inc., a company that produces musculoskeletal implants to aid patients recovering from spinal injuries, received a subpoena from a Hawaii-based physician […]
Warsaw-based company accelerates medical device industry
Last tuesday, a Warsaw-based company unveiled an initiative designed to accelerate the medical device industry.Dubbed the ‘orthopedic capital of the world,’ the city of Warsaw has committed to support OrthoWorx over the next six years to help fund its new entity. The root of this effort, called AcceLinx, will serve as a platform for entrepreneurs […]
MEDICREA: 2015 Annual Results
LYON, France & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The MEDICREA group (Paris:ALMED) (Alternext Paris: FR0004178572 – ALMED), PEA-PME eligible, which specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative implantable solutions for the surgical treatment of spinal pathologies, and world leader in solutions customized for each patient, announces its audited 2015 IFRS annual results, as approved by the Board […]
Patent Awarded to 4WEB Medical
LAS VEGAS, April 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — 4WEB Medical, the industry leader in 3D printed orthopedic implants, announced at the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS) annual meeting today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued US Patent No. 9,271,845 B2, entitled “Programmable Implants and Methods of Using Programmable Implants […]
K2M’s MESA® Mini and DENALI® Mini Spinal Systems Receive Additional FDA Clearance for Posterior Cervical Spine Fixation
LEESBURG, Va., April 06, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K2M Group Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTWO), a global medical device company focused on designing, developing and commercializing innovative and proprietary complex spine and minimally invasive spine technologies and techniques, today announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for expanded indications of […]
Amedica Enters Debt Exchange Agreement
SALT LAKE CITY, UT–(Marketwired – Apr 5, 2016) – Amedica Corporation (NASDAQ: AMDA), a company that develops and commercializes silicon nitride ceramics as a biomaterial platform, is pleased to announce it has entered into a debt exchange agreement with Riverside Merchant Partners, LLC, Hercules Technology III, L.P. and Hercules Capital, Inc. Amedica agreed to exchange […]
Expanding Orthopedics to Showcase the FLXfit™
OR AKIVA, Israel, April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ –Expanding Orthopedics Inc. (EOI), a privately held medical device company focused on developing and commercializing innovative expandable devices for spine surgery, is excited to announce that the FLXfit™, world’s first articulating and lordotic expandable cage, will be presented at the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery […]
TranS1 Names Brandon Arthurs, Vice President of R&D
DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TranS1, a medical device company that develops products to solve spinal pathologies, named Brandon Arthurs vice president of research and development. In this role, Arthurs, a certified professional engineer, will lead collaborations with surgeons and entrepreneurs to bring medical innovations to market. This will include products that complement TranS1’s flagship spinal fusion device, the […]