ALLENDALE, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stryker’s Spine division today announced that Serrato™ Pedicle Screws have been implanted by more than 100 surgeons across the U.S. during the first 30 days since release, prior to full commercialization. The Serrato Pedicle Screw is the first dual-thread screw with enhanced cutting flutes (serrations) that are designed to reduce work by lowering the insertion […]
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SeaSpine Announces Launch of Shoreline® Anterior Cervical Standalone System
CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 26, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SeaSpine Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:SPNE), a global medical technology company focused on surgical solutions for the treatment of spinal disorders, today announced the full commercial launch of the Shoreline Anterior Cervical Standalone (ACS) System, featuring TruProfile™ technology. The Shoreline ACS System is designed to deliver maximum flexibility and modularity, offering zero- and […]
Medicrea Partners with Orthopaedic Surgeon in World’s First 360-Degree Personalized Spine Surgery
LYON, France & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Medicrea Group (Euronext Growth Paris: FR0004178572 – ALMED), pioneering the convergence of healthcare IT and next-generation, outcome-centered device design and manufacturing with UNiD ASI™ technology, announced today the successful completion of a 360-degree spinal surgery using a bespoke combination of patient-specific implants generated by Medicrea’s proprietary UNiD ASI™ system […]
Implanet Strengthens JAZZ Intellectual Property Portfolio
BORDEAUX, France & BOSTON–Regulatory News: IMPLANET (Paris:IMPL) (OTCQX:IMPZY) (Euronext Growth: ALIMP, FR0010458729, PEA-PME eligible), a medical technology company specializing in vertebral and knee-surgery implants, today announces that the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted two new patents for the JAZZ™ platform. These two new patents further strengthen the portfolio of 22 patents covering all […]
SI-BONE, Inc. Announces Publication of iMIA – a 2nd Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial of the iFuse Implant System® vs Conservative Care
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — SI-BONE, Inc., an innovative medical device company which pioneered the use of the iFuse Implant System® (iFuse), a triangular-shaped minimally invasive surgical (MIS) device indicated for fusion for certain disorders of the sacroiliac (SI) joint, announced the publication of one-year results from iMIA (iFuse Implant System Minimally Invasive Arthrodesis; ClinicalTrials.gov ID NCT01741025). iMIA is a […]
Amedica Releases First and Second Quarter 2017 Preliminary Unaudited Earnings Report and Business Update
SALT LAKE CITY, UT–(Marketwired – Sep 22, 2017) – Amedica Corporation (NASDAQ: AMDA), a company that develops and commercializes silicon nitride for biomedical applications, today announced its preliminary earnings report for the first and second quarters ended March 31, 2017 and June 30, 2017, respectively, and provided a business update related to its business strategy and […]
Stryker’s Spine Division Receives FDA Clearance for 3D-Printed Tritanium® C Anterior Cervical Cage
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 […]
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 : […]