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 […]
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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. […]
VTI Announces GPO Contract with ROi
(February 6, 2017) VTI – Vertebral Technologies, Inc, a MIS spinal implant medical device company based in Minneapolis, MN, has signed a contract agreement with St. Louis, MO based Resource Optimization & Innovation (ROi),a provider-owned cost management and supply chain solutions organization. This agreement will expand availability of VTI’s unique modular interbody fusion devices to surgeons […]
ChoiceSpine announces the launch of HARRIER™ ALIF
Knoxville, TN- February6, 2017- ChoiceSpine, a Knoxville, TN based spinal implant company, announced the launch of HARRIER™, an anterior lumbar interbody fusion system. ChoiceSpine received 510K clearance the HARRIER™ in November 2016 and it will be the 1st of 4 new products launching in 2017. “Harrier fills a long needed gap in our product […]
SpineGuard Extends the Utility of Its Dynamic Surgical Guidance (DSG ™) Technology Platform by Receiving US Patent for “Bone Quality Measurement” Application
PARIS & SAN FRANCISCO–SpineGuard (FR0011464452 – ALSGD), an innovative company that develops and markets disposable medical devices to make spine surgery safer, announced today it has been granted a patent by the US Patent Office for the application of its Dynamic Surgical Guidance technology for a new application: bone quality measurement. “Because of population aging, […]
65 Posterior Percutaneous Stabilization Systems to Know
The trend in spine surgery for many procedures has been moving toward minimally invasive approaches.Most of the Spinal Companies have already included a Posterior Percutaneous Stabilization system in their product portfolio or are planning to launch an updated MIS implants device. Which are the most important Posterior Percutaneous Stabilization Systems? Find the main 65: https://thespinemarketgroup.com/mis/ Why the Minimally Invasive Lumber […]
Spinal Simplicity Announces Receipt of FDA Clearance for Minuteman® G3-R Removable End Fusion Implant
Spinal Simplicity, a medical device company developing innovative solutions to treat complex surgical problems, has received its third 510(k) clearance from FDA for the Minuteman G3-R spinal implant, part of the Minuteman family of supplemental fusion and fixation devices. The Minuteman G3-R may be implanted via a minimally invasive lateral approach and will have a […]
Medtronic, Intuitive Surgical Lead Japan Surgical Navigation and Robotics Systems Market Driven by Changes in Regulatory Policy
VANCOUVER, BC–(Marketwired – February 01, 2017) – According to a new series of reports on the Japanese robotics and surgical navigation market by iData Research (www.idataresearch.com), the market in the region is still in its infancy. While several systems have regular sales and a growing installed-base, a number of companies are planning to enter the […]
VEXIM Strengthens Its Intellectual Property Protection for the SpineJack® in Asia: Two Patents Granted in China and Japan
VEXIM (Paris:ALVXM) (FR0011072602 – ALVXM / PEA‐PME eligible), a medical device company specializing in the minimally invasive treatment of vertebral fractures, today announces the expansion of its SpineJack® patent portfolio in Asia. The issuance of new patents in Japan and China further confirms the highly innovative nature of VEXIM’s technology. The SpineJack® has undergone almost […]
Medacta USA’s Spine Division Begins 2017 with Key Appointment, Significant Growth
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Family-owned orthopedics leader Medacta International is heading into 2017 with significant momentum in its U.S. spine business, including the appointment of a new Medical Director following breakout business performance in 2016. Effective immediately, noted spinal surgeon and data scientist S. Raymond Golish, MD, PhD, MBA will serve as Medical Director of the Medacta USA […]
SeaSpine® Announces Full Commercial Launch of Vu a∙POD™ Prime NanoMetalene® System
CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 31, 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 its Vu a•POD Prime NanoMetalene System. The Vu a•POD Prime NanoMetalene System features a zero-profile, standalone anterior lumbar interbody device that […]
ChoiceSpine acquires Exactech’s spine assets
KNOXVILLE, TENN. – February 1, 2017 – ChoiceSpine, a privately held spinal fusion device manufacturer based in Knoxville, Tenn., announced today it has acquired the spinal assets of Exactech (Nasdaq:EXAC). Exactech is a developer and producer of bone and joint restoration products for extremities, hip, knee and spine, with corporate headquarters in Gainesville, Fla. “This […]
Exactech Announces Divestiture of Spine Assets and Restructuring Charges
GAINESVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With the goals of increasing productivity, enhancing profitability of its worldwide business, and strengthening its focus on core competencies, Exactech, Inc., (Nasdaq: EXAC), a developer and producer of bone and joint restoration products for extremities, hip, knee and spine, has announced the restructuring of its Spine and Biologics business segment including the divestiture […]
Intralink-Spine’s Réjuve Treatment Nears Completion Of Safety Study And Begins Multi-Site Pivotal Study
LEXINGTON, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With extremely positive clinical results at the six-month juncture from its early safety and feasibility study in Malaysia, Intralink-Spine, Inc. (ILS) confirms that the Réjuve™ System is now poised to begin its multi-site pivotal study beginning with sites in Southeast Asia. “After a six-month period, patients have had excellent results from the Réjuve […]
VTI Adds Patent For Its Modular Motion Preservation Spinal Implant
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (PRWEB) JANUARY 26, 2017–Minneapolis, MN – VTI, a MIS medical device company focused on lumber spine solutions, announced today that it has been granted a new patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This patent relates to the company’s unique modular, in vivo assembly technology and its motion preservation, InterCushion® pipeline product. […]
DePuy Synthes Receives FDA Clearance for Cement-Augmented Pedicle Screw Systems
RAYNHAM, Mass., Jan. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — DePuy Synthes*, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the VIPER® and EXPEDIUM® Fenestrated Screw Systems. When used in conjunction with CONFIDENCE™ High Viscosity Spinal Cement, the screws are intended to restore the […]
RTI Surgical Names Camille Farhat Chief Executive Officer
ALACHUA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RTI Surgical Inc. (“RTI” or “the company”) (Nasdaq: RTIX), a leading global surgical implant company, today announced that Camille Farhat has been named chief executive officer, effective March 15, 2017. He will succeed interim chief executive officer, Robert P. Jordheim, who will resume his role as chief financial officer. Mr. Farhat, 47, previously […]
DePuy Synthes Announces Exclusive Co-Promotional Agreement with Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc
RAYNHAM, Mass., Jan. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — DePuy Synthes Companies today announced an exclusive agreement in the U.S. between DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc. and Pacira Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: PCRX) to co-promote EXPAREL®, a long-lasting, non-opioid, local analgesic administered at the orthopaedic surgical site. The agreement allows DePuy Synthes to promote EXPAREL across its joint reconstruction, spine, […]
Aurora Spine Announces New Chief Financial Officer
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA–(Marketwired – Jan. 25, 2017) – Aurora Spine Corporation (“Aurora Spine” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:ASG) announced the appointment of Sarina Mason as their Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective February 6, 2017.Ms. Mason will help guide and oversee the company’s continued market leadership and financial growth. She brings more 16 years of experience to […]