PARIS & SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News:SpineGuard (Paris:ALSGD) (FR0011464452 – ALSGD), an innovative company that develops and markets disposable medical devices to make spine surgery safer, announced today the first cases in the USA using the one-step-insertion of pedicle “smart screws” guided by DSG™ (Dynamic Surgical Guidance) technology. The surgeries were performed successfully by eminent surgeons […]
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Implanet strengthens its presence in Australia and New Zealand by signing an exclusive distribution partnership
Bordeaux, Boston, March 14, 2017: IMPLANET (Euronext: IMPL, FR0010458729, PEA-PME eligible; OTCQX: IMPZY), a medical technology company specializing in vertebral and knee-surgery implants, announces the integration of Jazz Claw into the ARTG register. This integration is completing the JAZZ Range for the treatment of Pediatric and Adult Scoliosis. In conjunction, Implanet has signed an exclusive […]
FDA reclassified semi-rigid spinal stabilization systems providing new possibilities for treating patients
THORNTON CLEVELEYS (UK) (PRWEB) MARCH 08, 2017-The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently reclassified semi-rigid spinal stabilization systems from Class III to Class II (*) offering a regulatory pathway to 510(k) clearance in the United States for innovative devices using PEEK-OPTIMA™ polymer based rods from Invibio Biomaterial Solutions (“Invibio”). When compared to rigid […]
K2M to Debut Balance ACS™ at Leading Spine Meetings in March 2017
LEESBURG, Va., March 08, 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 that it will debut the Balance ACS™ (or BACS™) platform at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Neurological […]
OrthoPediatrics Sponsors 3rd Annual International Children’s Spine Symposium
WARSAW, IN (PRWEB) MARCH 09, 2017–OrthoPediatrics Corp. sponsored the 3rd International Children’s Spine Symposium (ICSS) in Orlando, Florida March 3 & 4th. The course featured comprehensive pediatric spine lectures and cadaveric labs, providing participants an overview for current concepts in pediatric spine surgery. 24 Pediatric Orthopedic and Spine surgeons from across the United States participated […]
Vertiflex, Inc. Completes $40 Million Financing Round
CARLSBAD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vertiflex, Inc., a leading innovator of advanced, minimally invasive interventions for spinal stenosis, today announced completion of a $40M financing round. New investors, Endeavour Vision and H.I.G. BioHealth Partners led the financing alongside existing investors, New Enterprise Associates; Thomas, McNerney & Partners; and Alta Partners. Proceeds from the financing will primarily be used […]
Stryker’s Spine division to feature novel 3D-printed spinal implants at AAOS Conference
ALLENDALE, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stryker’s Spine division will feature its 3D-printed Tritanium Posterior Lumbar (PL) Cage and introduce a variety of new cage sizes at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting, March 15-18, 2017, in San Diego (booth No. 3133). Stryker’s Tritanium PL Cage launch initially included four footprint options, eight height options, and […]
LinkSPINE Names Tom McLeer Vice President of Sales and Marketing
ROCKAWAY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LinkSPINE, a medical device company focused on the development of less invasive techniques for spine surgery, has named Tom McLeer Vice President of Sales and Marketing. McLeer is an established medical device executive leader who has made a name in the industry by exponentially boosting sales for existing companies and leading startups through clinical […]
VTI Expands With 3 New International Distribution Partners
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (PRWEB) MARCH 07, 2017–VTI – Vertebral Technologies, Inc. a MIS spinal implant medical device company based in Minneapolis, MN, has strengthened its distribution in Northern Europe to better serve its international customers. During this process VTI has appointed three new distributors with a strong focus on the spine market. This improved territory coverage […]
New SPINE Catalogue 2017 Launch Coming Soon…
We are currently updating our SPINE Catalogue 2017 with more companies and soon we will launch the new version. Until now, we have included 368 companies involved in the Spinal Business from different countries:United States, Japan, France, Australia,Belgium,Brazil, Canada, India, China, Taiwan, Korea, Checoslovaquia, Germany, Cyprus, Poland, Egipt, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Pakistan, Philippines, South […]
Alphatec Spine Appoints Jeffrey G. Black as Chief Financial Officer
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 […]
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 […]