Additive Manufacturing (Three-dimensional printing 3DP), is a very rapidly growing industry trend, particularly in the area of spinal surgery. Given the complex anatomy of the spine and delicate nature of surrounding structures, 3DP has the potential to aid surgical planning and procedural accuracy. The technology has the potential for enhanced implant properties, as well as […]
2018
Are you looking for a Job? This Is How You Get on a Headhunter’s Radar.50 Headhunters to Know
If you’ve made the decision that it’s time for a new job and have started to reach out to friends about possible openings. It’s nearly inevitable that you’ll soon be asked, “Have you reached out to recruiters?” Ironically, although the question seems straightforward, it’s a tough one to answer. I’ll admit, before entering the career […]
Europe spinal implants market: The Top 20 European Manufacturers Of Spinal Implants (Part III)
The European spine surgery devices market is expected to reach $3.46 billion by 2021. The spinal fusion & fixation is the largest segment in the European spine surgery devices market, with a share of 66.5% in terms of value. It is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period. While a […]
Globus Medical: Innovating Beyond The Spine Market
(SEEKINGALPHA.COM) –The orthopedic implants industry is relatively fragmented among ten large competitors who operate in the space, with some like Globus Medical (GMED), specializing in certain products such as minimally invasive spine implants. Despite Globus Medical’s recent success, it remains a relatively small player in the orthopedic implants market. Stryker (SYK), Zimmer-Biomet (ZBH), and Medtronic […]
Europe spinal implants market: The Top 20 European Manufacturers Of Spinal Implants (Part II)
The European spine surgery devices market is expected to reach $3.46 billion by 2021. The spinal fusion & fixation is the largest segment in the European spine surgery devices market, with a share of 66.5% in terms of value. It is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period. Factors driving […]
Europe spinal implants market to reach $3.8 B by 2024.The Top 20 European Manufacturers Of Spinal Implants (Part I)
How Big is The Europe Spinal Implants Market? The Europe Spinal Implants Market is expected to exceed more than US$ 3.8 Billion by 2024 by growing at a compound annual growth rate of 5.7 percent according to a Data Bridge Market Research analysis. The German market is the greatest followed by France, United Kingdom, Italy and Spain. The major […]
This remarkable spinal implant was created by an algorithm
This coral-like form is a spinal implant. Created by Californian medical company NuVasive, it is made from titanium and fits precisely between two vertebrae. By mimicking the porousness and stiffness of human bone, it can accelerate bone growth following back surgery. Spinal surgeons typically use implants made from high-performance plastic, because the material is less […]
Will Spinal Deformities Drive the Global Spinal market in the next 10 years? Did you know that there are already more than 30 systems in the market?
According to Persistence Market Research, the global deformity spinal system market is driven by the increasing prevalence of spinal deformities and instabilities and spine related diseases.A rising number of spine deformity cases and increasing technological advancements will drive the global spinal implants and devices market. Deformity spinal implant keep on creating as innovation advances the […]
Why Orthofix has acquired Spinal Kinetics? Which are the M6 cervical disc competitors?
Orthofix International announced last March 15, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Spinal Kinetics Inc. The agreement included $45 million in cash closing consideration plus up to $60 million in contingent milestone payments related to U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of the M6-C cervical disc and the achievement of trailing twelve-month sales […]
Orthofix Announces Agreement to Acquire Spinal Kinetics
LEWISVILLE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Orthofix International N.V. (NASDAQ:OFIX), a global medical device company focused on musculoskeletal healing products and value-added services, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Spinal Kinetics Inc., a privately held developer and manufacturer of artificial cervical and lumbar discs. Terms of the agreement include $45 million in cash […]
Globus Medical Enters Trauma Market
AUDUBON, Pa., March 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE:GMED), a leading musculoskeletal solutions company, is pleased to announce its entry into the orthopedic trauma market. Globus Medical has become a market leader in spinal device innovation, offering differentiated products and disruptive technologies in a competitive spine market, making it one of the […]
Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies Acquire Orthotaxy to Develop Next-Generation Robotic-Assisted Surgery Platform in Orthopaedics
PARIS – February 20, 2018 – Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, through French affiliate Apsis S.A.S., announced last 20th of February the acquisition of Orthotaxy, a privately-held developer of software-enabled surgery technologies, including a differentiated robotic-assisted surgery solution. This proprietary technology is currently in early-stage development for total and partial knee replacement, and the Johnson & […]
Could single-use devices help reduce healthcare costs?
By Daphne Allen in Medical Packaging on February 26, 2018–Reusing metal instruments could be draining hospitals of both time and resources, argues Jason Haider. To address what he calls an “antiquated medical device supply chain,” he founded Xenco Medical to offer surgical instruments and implants packaged together in sterile, single-use systems. Packaging is key to the company’s […]
Robotic Assisted Spinal Surgery: Just a marketing advantage? Which are the main Surgical Robots for Spine?
The worldwide market for spinal surgical robots is $26 million anticipated to reach $2.77 billon by 2022 (wintergreenresearch.com).Worldwide spinal surgical robot markets are poised to achieve significant growth with the adaptation of robotic technology to the second most widely performed surgical procedure, spinal surgery.Mazor until now is the market leader in the spinal surgical robot market, […]
Synaptive’s Robotics Showcased in NASA Documentary
TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–“Benefits for Humanity: From Space to Surgery,” a NASA documentary published February 22, 2018, explores the space robotics origins of Synaptive Medical’s robotic digital microscopes, Modus V™ and BrightMatter™ Drive. The video examines how technology originally used to create Canadarm2 on the International Space Station has been adapted to healthcare and is now benefiting patients with […]
Astura Medical Announces Initial Cases and Full Commercial Release For BRIDALVEIL OCT Stabilization System
CARLSBAD, CA – February 21, 2018 – Astura Medical, a high growth, innovative spine technology company, announced today the completion of the initial surgeries and full commercial release for its BRIDALVEIL Occipital-Cervico-Thoracic (OCT) System. The first cases were successfully completed at multiple hospitals across the country, including at the University of Colorado Hospital by Dr. […]
Centinel Spine and Performance Tech Announce Plan for a Season of Success
NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Centinel Spine, LLC is pleased to announce that it has extended an endorsement agreement with Performance Tech Motorsports for the entirety of the 2018 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season. Centinel Spine first joined the Performance Tech family in January for the Rolex 24 At Daytona. This partnership will […]
Globus Medical Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2017 Results
AUDUBON, Pa., Feb. 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE:GMED), a leading musculoskeletal solutions company, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017. Fourth Quarter: Worldwide sales increased 16.1% as reported to $176.0 million Fourth quarter net income was $24.4 million, or 13.8% of sales, including a […]
Spine Wave Launches Proficient® Posterior Cervical Spine System Implants for Complex Posterior Cervical-Thoracic Procedures
SHELTON, Conn., Feb. 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spine Wave is increasing the Proficient® Posterior Cervical Spine System’s product offering to further serve the posterior cervical spine market. The system is gaining rapid adoption by spine surgeons, primarily due to its patented tri-lobe polyaxial screw design which offers a best in class 120 degrees of […]
AxioMed Appoints Disc Replacement and Total Motion Expert Winni Koenig as VP Strategic Markets
MALDEN, MASS. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 20, 2018–AxioMed announced today its latest move to expand its executive team internationally with the appointment of Winni Koenig as Vice President Strategic Markets. The company recently completed their lumbar U.S. IDE and will soon commence large scale manufacturing of their cervical and lumbar disc at their new Boston facility, positioning […]
NuVasive files alleged poaching, infringement suits against Alphatec
(Massdevice.com)–NuVasive Inc. (NSDQ:NUVA) has filed a suit against Alphatec (NSDQ:ATEC) claiming the company hired on executives, including former COO and prez Pat Miles, with knowledge of its XLIF lateral interbody fusion procedures in an attempt to recreate the technology for its own products. In its infringement suit, submitted this week to the U.S. District Court […]
Nexxt Spine Marks 250th Implantation of the NEXXT MATRIXX® System Interbody
NOBLESVILLE, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nexxt Spine, LLC, a medical device company focused on designing, manufacturing, and distributing innovative spinal solutions, today announced the milestone of the 250th implantation of the NEXXT MATRIXX® System. Launched in 2017 the NEXXT MATRIXX® System is a collection of 3D printed porous titanium interbodies that leverages Nexxt generation technology to create interbody and […]
Mazor CEO: Robotics is Here to Stay
(https://www.mddionline.com)–During Mazor Robotics’ fourth-quarter earnings call, executives mentioned Medtronic almost as much as they mentioned their own company. And for good reason. The company received 24 purchase orders for its Mazor X robotic system in the fourth quarter of 2017, and all but one of those orders came from Medtronic. Under a global distribution sale that […]
SpineGuard and Adin Dental Implant Systems Announce the Successful Completion of a Study Demonstrating the Benefits of Dsg™ Technology for Dental Implant Placement
PARIS & SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News:SpineGuard (Paris:ALSGD) (FR0011464452 – ALSGD), an innovative company that develops and markets instruments designed to secure the placement of surgical implants, has announced together with Adin Dental Implant Systems and its subsidiary, Confident Ltd., the successful completion of a key milestone in the validation of prototypes for dental surgery, results […]
Stryker Crosses The 95% Thresholds in VEXIM and Announces Its Intention to File a Proposed Public Buy-out Offer Followed by a Squeeze-out for the Outstanding Shares of VEXIM
BALMA, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) announced that it has crossed the 95% thresholds in VEXIM (Paris:ALVXM) (FR0011072602 – ALVXM) and intends to file a proposed public buy-out offer followed by a squeeze-out for the outstanding shares of VEXIM, in accordance with French tender offer laws and regulations. After the acquisition of 92.19% of the […]
Spineology Completes Enrollment in IDE Trial for Mesh Fusion Implant
ST. PAUL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spineology Inc., an innovator in anatomy-conserving spine surgery, is excited to announce that enrollment is now complete in the Company’s SCOUT clinical trial. The SCOUT (Spineology Clinical Outcomes Trial) IDE, conducted under an FDA-approved protocol, is a prospective multicenter non-randomized performance goal investigation, designed to evaluate safety and effectiveness outcomes in instrumented […]
Simplify Medical Completes Enrollment in IDE Trial Studying Simplify Disc in One Level of Spine for Cervical Disc Replacement
SUNNYVALE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Simplify Medical Pty Ltd, maker of the Simplify® cervical artificial disc, today announced completion of enrollment in its U.S. IDE trial studying the Simplify Disc used for one-level cervical implantation of the device between C3 to C7 compared with a historical control group. The trial enrolled 166 patients at 16 U.S. sites. “We […]