ALLENDALE, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stryker’s Spine division today announced that its Tritanium® C Anterior Cervical Cage, a 3D-printed interbody fusion cage intended for use in the cervical spine, has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Tritanium C Anterior Cervical Cage is constructed from Stryker’s proprietary Tritanium In-Growth Technology,1 a novel, highly porous titanium material designed […]
2017
Implanet Announces 2017 First-Half Results
BORDEAUX, France & BOSTON–IMPLANET (Paris:IMPL) (OTCQX:IMPZY) (Euronext Growth: ALIMP, FR0010458729, PEA-PME eligible), a medical technology company specializing in vertebral and knee-surgery implants, announces its results for the first half of the current year to June 30, 2017, as approved by the Board at its meeting of September 19, 2017. In € thousands – IFRS H1 […]
RTI Surgical® Continues to Augment Leadership Team to Accelerate its Strategic Direction
ALACHUA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RTI Surgical Inc. (RTI) (Nasdaq:RTIX), a leading global surgical implant company, announced today three new appointments to its senior leadership team to accelerate the Company’s strategic growth initiatives. They include Jonathon Singer, a member of RTI’s board of directors, as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, effective October 2, 2017. Outgoing CFO Robert Jordheim […]
Zyga Announces Highmark, Inc., 4th Largest Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurer, to Expand Positive Coverage of Minimally Invasive SI Joint Fusion
MINNETONKA, Minn., Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Zyga Technology, Inc., a medical device company focused on the design, development, and commercialization of minimally invasive devices to treat underserved conditions of the lumbar spine, today announced that Highmark, Inc., the nation’s 4th largest Blue Cross and Blue Shield-affiliated insurer, has expanded their positive coverage policy for […]
Globus Medical Announces First Case in Orthopedic TraumaANTHEM™ – Distal Radius Fracture System
AUDUBON, Pa., Sept. 14, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE:GMED), a leading musculoskeletal solutions company, today announced it completed its first orthopedic trauma surgical case. Globus Medical’s new ANTHEM™ Distal Radius Fracture System was used by Dr. Asif Ilyas, Hand Surgeon and Trauma Surgeon with The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University in […]
Medovex Corporation Initiates Forward Integration-Direct Sales Operations Strategy on Heels of Initial Strong Sales Opportunity in Key German Market
ATLANTA, GA–(Marketwired – Sep 14, 2017) – Medovex Corp. (NASDAQ: MDVX) (“Medovex” or the “Company”), the developer of the DenerveX® System, a new and novel device designed for enduring relief of Facet Joint Syndrome related to back pain, today announced that it has formed a direct Medovex sales operation in Germany with a direct sales force. […]
SpineGuard Reports Six-Month 2017 Financial Results
PARIS & SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: SpineGuard (Paris:ALSGD) (FR0011464452 – ALSGD), an innovative company that designs, develops, and markets dispensable medical devices intended to make spine surgery safer, announced today financial results for the half year ending June 30, 2017, as approved by the Board of Directors on September 13, 2017. Stéphane Bette, CEO of SpineGuard, […]
First Lumbar AxioMed Viscoelastic Total Disc Replacement Implanted in Australia
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 14, 2017–AxioMed is pleased to announce the success of the first viscoelastic Freedom Lumbar Disc case in Australia. Dr. Steven Yang completed the procedure on a 35-year-old female patient suffering from degenerative disc disease with radiating pain as a result of a degenerative lumbar disc at level L5-S1. The patient failed […]
K2M Launches EVEREST® Minimally Invasive XTower™ Instrumentation & Showcases 3D Balance ACS™ Platform at SMISS 2017
LEESBURG, Va., Sept. 14, 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 Balance™, today announced the global launch of the EVEREST® Minimally Invasive (MI) XTower™ instrumentation—an enhancement to the EVEREST MI XT Spinal System—at […]
Centinel Spine Enters into Asset Purchase Agreement for ProDisc Total Disc Replacement Portfolio
Centinel Spine has entered into an asset purchase agreement for the worldwide assets of the prodisc® Total Disc Replacement portfolio from DePuy Synthes Spine, which includes prodisc C and prodisc L. This agreement complements Centinel Spine’s current spinal implant portfolio of cutting edge technology for anterior column support of the spine from cervical to lumbar, which […]
VEXIM: Strong First Half 2017 Results, in Line with Expectations
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, announces its consolidated results for the first half of 20172 in line with guidance3. “Our sales performance and controlled expenses for the first half of 2017 are in line with our expectations. This […]
NuVasive Announces Commercial Launch Of LessRay System Designed To Significantly Reduce Radiation Exposure For Surgeons, Operating Room Staff And Patients
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), a leading medical device company focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions, today announced the commercial launch of its LessRay® software technology system. The LessRay system, comprised of a propriety software algorithm and hardware components, is designed to help address over exposure to […]
NeuroStructures Receives 510k Clearance for Trifore™ Anterior Cervical Plating System
NeuroStructures received 510(K) clearance from the U.S. FDA to market the Trifore™ Anterior Cervical Plating System. This new technology cervical plate system incorporates more of NeuroStructures, Inc. patented technologies allowing for a one-step locking mechanism with visual and tactile lock verification and screw height variances. About NeuroStructures NeuroStructures is an employee-owned and operated medical device […]
Xtant Medical Receives 510k Clearance for Expanded Indications of Irix-A
BELGRADE, Mont., Sept. 12, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American:XTNT), a leader in the development of regenerative medicine products and medical devices, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared product line extensions for the Irix-A interbody spacer. The clearance provides for the addition of three additional […]
Titan Spine Appoints Chad Kolean as Chief Financial Officer
MEQUON, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Titan Spine, a medical device surface technology company focused on developing innovative spinal interbody fusion implants, today announced the appointment of Chad Kolean as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In his role, Kolean will oversee Titan’s Finance Team and work to build forward-looking financial preparedness as the Company continues to experience rapid […]
Implanet Announces Clearance of the New JAZZ™ Passer
BORDEAUX, France & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: IMPLANET (Euronext Growth: ALIMP, FR0010458729, PEA-PME eligible) (Paris:IMPL) (OTCQX:IMPZY), a medical technology company specializing in vertebral and knee-surgery implants, today announces that it has received FDA clearance to market the new JAZZ™ Passer. JAZZ™ Passer comprises new passer instruments and a variation of the JAZZ™ Band braid, the JAZZ™ Passer […]
OrthoPediatrics Corp. Files Amendment to Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering
WARSAW, Ind., Sept. 11, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OrthoPediatrics Corp. (“OrthoPediatrics”) announced today that it has publicly filed an amendment to its registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The amended registration statement was updated to include second quarter […]
SPINEWAY : Continued expansion in the USA New distributor in Texas
Ecully, 7 September 2017–Spineway, specialist in surgical implants and instruments for treating disorders of the spinal column (spine), has just signed its fourth distribution agreement in the USA with a distributor in Texas. Established over 20 years ago, this new partner has a significant network in Texas and a solid understanding of the spinal surgery […]
NuVasive Announces Acquisition Of Vertera Spine
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), a leading medical device company focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions, today announced the acquisition of Vertera Spine, a privately-held medical device company developing and commercializing highly innovative interbody implants for spinal fusion using patented porous polyetheretherketone (PEEK) technology. Terms of the […]
Spinal Resources, Inc.®’s Swedge Pedicle Screw System Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Spinal Resources, Inc.® (SRI) announced that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Swedge™ Pedicle Screw System. This unique system offers multiple benefits, including CoCr and Titanium tulips; double lead and Cortical Cancellous Threads; Polyaxial, Monoaxial, Reduction, and Iliac screws; and MIS (minimally invasive spinal surgery) options. Currently, the Swedge system […]
SpineGuard Announces 3 Promotions to Strengthen Its Organization
PARIS & SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: SpineGuard (Paris:ALSGD) (FR0011464452 – ALSGD), an innovative company that designs, develops, and markets disposable medical devices intended to make spine surgery safer, announced today three promotions to optimize its organization toward its goal of operational profitability by the end of 2018. Steve McAdoo : General Manager, USA Olivier Frézal : […]
Inspired Spine Presents Groundbreaking Research in Turkey at World Congress of Neurosurgery Meeting
ISTANBUL, TURKEY (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 06, 2017–Inspired Spine presented research on four groundbreaking studies in Istanbul, Turkey at the World Congress of Neurosurgery Meeting. The meeting included accomplished neurosurgeons from all over the world, with Dr. Hamid Abbasi representing Inspired Spine on four studies. The four research studies looked at various innovative minimally invasive spine surgery […]
EOS imaging Introduces Personalized Biomechanical Simulation in Spine Surgery Planning
PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–EOS imaging (Paris:EOSI) (Euronext, FR0011191766 – EOSI), the pioneer in 2D/3D orthopedic medical imaging, today announced that it will introduce a new version of spineEOS, the Company’s online 3D planning software for spine surgery based on EOS stereo-radiographic 2D/3D imaging. spineEOS is the first software to incorporate biomechanical patient data into surgery simulation and planning […]
Medtronic Launches Long Term Clinical Study Program of INFUSE Bone Graft in Two Common Spine Procedures: PLF and TLIF
DUBLIN – September 5, 2017 – Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) today announced the launch of a long term clinical study program to collect prospective data on INFUSE® Bone Graft in Posterolateral Fusion (PLF) and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) spine procedures. The first patient has been enrolled in the PLF study at Fort Wayne Orthopedics […]
ApiFix Signs Distribution Agreement in Canada; Completes First Cases in North America at IWK Health Centre Hospital, Halifax
MISGAV, Israel, Sept. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Medical device company ApiFix Ltd., a portfolio company of The Trendlines Group (SGX: 42T) (OTCQX: TRNLY), announced it signed an exclusive distribution agreement in Canada with Joint Solutions Alliance Corp (JSA), a national Canadian medical device, and services distribution organization. JSA’s primary focus pertains to finding medical devices […]
Implanet Presents Independent Radiological Results of the JAZZ Band at the SRS 52nd Annual Meeting & Course
BORDEAUX, France & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: IMPLANET (Euronext Growth: ALIMP, FR0010458729, PEA-PME eligible) (Paris:IMPL) (OTCQX:IMPZY), a medical Technology company specializing in vertebral and knee-surgery implants, announces the publication of a White Paper entitled “How to optimize axial correction without altering thoracic sagittal alignment in hybrid constructs with sublaminar bands: description of the ‘frame technique’”, which presents […]
joimax®, Inc. Opens Its First Education & Training Center in Irvine, California, Posts Record Sales in the US and Continues to Make Gains with Endoscopic Reimbursement
IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–joimax® announces the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art Training and Education Center in Irvine, California. The company will be holding its first workshop at the Center on September 8-9th. As the market leader in endoscopic spine surgery, joimax® is fully dedicated to outstanding physician education, training and services worldwide. Due to the […]