CARLSBAD, Calif., March 06, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alphatec Spine, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATEC), a provider of spinal fusion technologies, announced today that it continues its investment in new executive talent with the hiring of Jeffrey G. Black as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Black is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of […]
2017
Safe Orthopaedics expands into Germany and appoints Jochen Esser as Head of Sales Germany
Eragny-sur-Oise, France, March 6, 2017, 6pm (CET) – SAFE ORTHOPAEDICS (FR0012452746 – SAFOR), a company offering an innovative range of sterile implants combined with their single-use instruments for spinal surgery, is today announcing that it is expanding into Germany and has appointed Jochen Esser as Head of Sales Germany. Jochen has over 25 years’ sales development […]
Contract Manufacturers in Spine
Contract Manufacturing in Spine:Price erosion for spinal products has been a constant variable during the past years. The main drivers for the spinal contract manufacturing market have been implant manufacturing and OEM facility divestitures. The major spinal medical device companies have had a different outsourcing strategy than more of their smaller challengers. While the large OEMs manufacture a fair amount […]
Medtronic’s spine division sees strongest performance in seven years
Medtronic’s latest financial results included the strongest performance for the company’s Memphis-based spine division in seven years. Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) announced its financial results for the third quarter of its fiscal year, which ended January 27, 2017. The company reported third-quarter worldwide revenue of $7.28 billion, an increase of 5 percent. Third-quarter net income […]
New distribution contract in the USA Appointment of Philippe Laurito as head of the US subsidiary
The distributor is based in the Midwest and has a client portfolio that includes several hospitals and surgical centers. Spineway USA Inc. received a 1st order for a hospital in the region and should receive a 2nd order in April. These orders are for items from the Mont Blanc and the Twin Peaks lines, which […]
Alphatec’s Arsenal™ Deformity Adolescent Scoliosis (AIS) System Launched in Limited Markets in the U.S.
CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 28, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alphatec Spine, Inc., (Nasdaq:ATEC), a global provider of spinal fusion technologies, announced today that the Company has launched its new Arsenal Deformity Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) System and has successfully completed initial patient cases. The limited release further expands the Company’s Arsenal Spinal Fixation System and targets […]
Implanet announces grant of the French patent for Jazz Lock®
Bordeaux, Boston, March 1, 2017: IMPLANET (Euronext: IMPL, FR0010458729, PEA-PME eligible; OTCQX: IMPZY), a medical technology company specializing in vertebral and knee-surgery implants, announces that the French patent office has granted a patent protecting the JAZZ Lock® implant in France. A major component of an innovative range of band products for spine surgery, Jazz Lock® […]
Spine Market: Top 10 Key Drivers 2017
The global spinal implants and spinal devices market is expected to reach over USD 19.54 billion by 2024 according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The 10 key drivers of the Spinal market include: The rising number of spinal injuries, increasing trend in the adoption of sedentary lifestyles, postural defects stemming from […]
joimax® Obtains Full Product Registration in Thailand, and is Now Active in 10 Asian Countries
IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–joimax® further ensures its market access in Asia. The German based market leader of technologies and training methods for endoscopic minimally invasive spinal surgery is expanding its presence and recently has obtained full product registration from the Thai Food & Drug Administration (FDA). joimax® also has approvals in South Korea, China, Singapore, Indonesia, […]
AxioMed Energized by Publication Showing Success of Outpatient Cervical Disc Replacements
MALDEN, MA (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 24, 2017-A study recently published in Spine shows total disc replacement (TDR) procedures can be safely completed in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) with satisfactory clinical and patient-reported outcomes, when compared to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) procedures and previous two-year TDR studies. Jake Lubinski, president of AxioMed, commented on […]
Xtant Medical Announces Appointment of Carl O’Connell to Permanent CEO
BELGRADE, Mont., Feb. 22, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc. (NYSE MKT:XTNT), a leader in the development of regenerative medicine products and medical devices, today announced the appointment of Carl O’Connell as the permanent CEO, effective February 17th, 2017. Mr. O’Connell previously served as president of Xtant since October of 2016 and was […]
RTI Surgical® Announces 2016 Fourth Quarter, Full Year Results; Initiates Actions to Improve Execution and Return to Profitable Growth
ALACHUA, Fla. –RTI Surgical Inc. (RTI) (Nasdaq: RTIX), a global surgical implant company, reported operating results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2016. The company also outlined new actions focused on improving execution and returning the company to profitable growth. RTI’s board and management team have pivoted the company toward growth areas, such […]
Wenzel Spine Announces Acquisition of Interspinous & Facet Fixation Product Platforms
AUSTIN, Texas– Wenzel Spine, Inc., a medical technology company focused on providing minimally invasive solutions for the treatment of spinal disorders, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the PrimaLOK™ SP Interspinous Fusion System and PrimaLOK™ FF Facet Fixation System from OsteoMed, LLC. The PrimaLOK SP & FF platforms include a polyaxial interspinous […]
VEXIM: Another Major Step Towards the SpineJack® Commercialization in the US
TOULOUSE, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News:VEXIM (Paris:ALVXM) (FR0011072602 – ALVXM), a medical device company specializing in the minimally-invasive treatment of vertebral fractures, today announces enrollment completion of its FDA clinical trial. The VEXIM FDA trial is a European, prospective and randomized multicenter study. It aims to compare safety and efficacy of the SpineJack® vs balloon kyphoplasty on […]
GS Medical USA Announces New Product Portfolio and Company Enhancements
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — GS Solutions Inc., DBA GS Medical USA (GSM), a global manufacturer and supplier of spinal implants, instrumentation and developer of high-quality surgical solutions, today announced several influential advancements for the organization. Following a strong close to the 2016 fiscal year, GSM is poised and prepared for an impactful, growth-oriented […]
Jeffrey R. Binder Joins Minimus Spine’s Board of Directors
Minimus Spine, manufacturer of the Triojection system for herniated spinal discs, has appointed Jeffrey R. Binder to its Board of Directors. Binder was CEO of Biomet from 2007 until it was acquired for approximately $14 billion by Zimmer Holdings Inc. in 2015. Binder is currently president and CEO of Immucor. Prior to his time at […]
Integra to buy J&J’s Codman neurosurgery business for $1.05 billion
Medical device maker Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp said it would buy Johnson & Johnson’s Codman neurosurgery business for $1.05 billion in cash, to expand its presence outside the United States.Integra, which makes products used in neurosurgery, reconstruction, wound and dental care, made a “binding offer” for the Codman business, which will bolster its pipeline of […]
VTI Moves Its Headquarters To Upgraded Facility
Vertebral Technologies, Inc. a MIS spinal implant medical device company based in Minneapolis, MN, has successfully moved their facilities from Minnetonka, MN to Minneapolis, MN. Brian Thron Director of Marketing says “the contemporary space compliments the company’s latest rebrand, with its simplistic design and modern color scheme. I’m pleased to call this space VTI’s new […]
RTI Surgical® Makes an Inducement Grant to Camille Farhat, New Chief Executive Officer
ALACHUA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RTI Surgical Inc. (RTI) (Nasdaq:RTIX), a global surgical implant company, announced today that it made an inducement grant to Camille Farhat. As discussed in RTI’s January 26, 2017 press release, Mr. Farhat was named chief executive officer, effective March 15, 2017. In addition, as a material condition to Mr. Farhat’s employment agreement and […]
Safe Orthopaedics Offers New Technologies to Treat Traumatic Injuries Due to Osteoporosis or Bone Metastases
SAFE ORTHOPAEDICS (Paris:SAFOR) (FR0012452746 – SAFOR), a company offering innovative ranges of sterile implants combined with their single-use instruments for back surgery, now offers a transverse connector designed to rigidify the stabilisation of posterior spinal osteosynthesis, as well as cement injectable through the Cypress screw to enhance its anchoring strength in osteoporotic or metastatic bone. Osteoporosis […]
K2M Introduces Balance ACS™: A Platform of Products, Services & Research Applying Three-Dimensional Solutions to Improve Quality Patient Outcomes for Spine Patients
LEESBURG, Va., Feb. 15, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K2M Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTWO) (the “Company” or “K2M”), a global leader of complex spine and minimally invasive solutions focused on achieving three-dimensional Total Body BalanceTM, today introduced Balance ACSTM (or BACSTM), a comprehensive platform that applies three-dimensional solutions across the entire clinical care continuum to help drive […]
Amedica Granted 180-Day Extension by NASDAQ to Regain Compliance with Minimum Bid Price Rule
SALT LAKE CITY, UT–(Marketwired – Feb 15, 2017) – Amedica Corporation (NASDAQ: AMDA), an innovative biomaterial company which develops and manufactures silicon nitride as a platform for biomedical applications, announced today that on February 14, 2017, it received notification from the NASDAQ Stock Market indicating that the Company will have an additional 180-day grace period, […]
Alphatec Spine Announces Appointment of David H. Mowry to its Board of Directors
CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 14, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATEC), the parent company of Alphatec Spine, Inc., a provider of spinal fusion technologies, announced today that its board of directors has appointed David H. Mowry as a member of the board of directors effective February 8, 2017. Mr. Mowry will be replacing Siri […]
Life Spine Achieved 38% Revenue Growth over Previous Year and Launched 27 Products in 2016 Including the Broadest Expandable Offering in Market
HUNTLEY, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Life Spine, a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders, announced today that revenues for 2016 grew by 38% as compared to 2015. Additionally, Life Spine launched 27 products in 2016 including four best-in-class products and one product that was first-to-market. In 2016 […]
DePuy Synthes Launches ViviGen Formable™ Cellular Bone Matrix, Providing a New Cellular Allograft with Alternative Consistency for Spinal Fusion Surgery
RAYNHAM, Mass., Feb. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Today, DePuy Synthes*, in collaboration with LifeNet Health®, launches ViviGen Formable™ Cellular Bone Matrix**, a second generation cellular allograft used to assist in the formation of bone during spinal fusion surgery. ViviGen Formable augments the DePuy Synthes biomaterials portfolio and joins the first generation, ViviGen® Cellular Bone Matrix, which […]
Interspinous Spacer Market Analysis by Worldwide Segments, Size and Forecast 2016 – 2024. Learn about 56 Interspinous Devices
Albany, NY — — 02/09/2017 — The Interspinous spacer market is segmented as device type, end user and geography. The product type segment is further divided in two type’s statics or compressible and dynamic or non-compressible respectively. The examples of static devices include X STOP, ExtenSure and Wallis implants. These are made up of non-compressible […]
AxioMed Accomplishes Significant Milestone: Two-Year USA IDE Clinical Study Follow-Up Completed for Viscoelastic Lumbar Disc
AxioMed announced today that all two-year follow up data for their USA lumbar IDE clinical study has been collected and analyzed. This is an important milestone for the company as it seeks FDA PMA clearance of the viscoelastic lumbar device this year in the USA. “This is a pivotal moment towards motion-preservation technology in spine. […]