Why in the world would the president of a well-established, $2-billion spinal device powerhouse leave his post to join a yet-to-be-launched challenger in the same space? This was one of the many questions I put to Keith Valentine, president and CEO of SeaSpine, during a recent phone call. Read more »
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Over 2000 Patients Treated with Ellipse Technologies’ MAGEC® System
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ellipse Technologies, Inc., a global medical device company, announced today that its proprietary MAGEC (MAGnetic Expansion Control) spinal bracing and distraction system has been used to treat more than 2000 patients. The company also reported that more than 25% of these patients were treated in 2015, demonstrating acceleration of adoption of the […]
Alphatec Spine Launches Alphatec Neocore(TM) Osteoconductive Matrix in the U.S
CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 01, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATEC), the parent company of Alphatec Spine, Inc., a global provider of spinal fusion technologies, announced today that the first patient surgical implantation of the Alphatec Neocore™ Osteoconductive Matrix, a synthetic scaffold for the regeneration of bone, was successfully completed. The Company will be […]
Alphatec Spine Launches Alphatec Neocore(TM) Osteoconductive Matrix in the U.S
CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 01, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATEC), the parent company of Alphatec Spine, Inc., a global provider of spinal fusion technologies, announced today that the first patient surgical implantation of the Alphatec Neocore™ Osteoconductive Matrix, a synthetic scaffold for the regeneration of bone, was successfully completed. The Company will be […]
NuVasive Spine Foundation Exceeds $18 Million in Global Effort to Support Spine Surgery Patients in Need
SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwired – September 30, 2015) – NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), a leading medical device company focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions, is proud to announce that the NuVasive Spine Foundation™ (NSF), a non-profit organization founded and managed by the Company, has reached a cumulative milestone of approximately $18.4 million […]
SpineGuard receives CE mark for new application of its disruptive DSG™ (Dynamic Surgical Guidance) platform
PARIS and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30, 2015 – SpineGuard (FR0011464452 – ALSGD), an innovative company that designs, develops, and markets disposable medical devices designed to make spine surgery safer, announced today the CE marking for its DSG™ Threaded Drill and the first surgery, a thoraco-lumbar scoliosis correction, in Lille’s Centre Hospitalier Universitaire by Drs Assaker, […]
K2M Announces U.S. Launch of the EVEREST(R) Deformity Spinal System at the Scoliosis Research Society 50th Annual Meeting
LEESBURG, Va., Sept. 30, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K2M Group Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTWO), a global medical device company focused on designing, developing and commercializing innovative and proprietary complex spine technologies and techniques, today announced the U.S. commercial launch of the EVEREST® Deformity Spinal System at the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) 50th Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, […]
K2M Announces U.S. Launch of the EVEREST(R) Deformity Spinal System at the Scoliosis Research Society 50th Annual Meeting
LEESBURG, Va., Sept. 30, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K2M Group Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTWO), a global medical device company focused on designing, developing and commercializing innovative and proprietary complex spine technologies and techniques, today announced the U.S. commercial launch of the EVEREST® Deformity Spinal System at the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) 50th Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, […]
UCSF Orthopaedic Institute Finds Disposable, Plastic Spine Instrument by Xenco Medical Outperforms Metal Counterpart
SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The UCSF Orthopaedic Trauma Institute has released its findings from a comparative strength study involving a disposable, plastic spinal instrument by Xenco Medicaland an exact counterpart made from aluminum metal. The strength study, which was performed at UCSF, found that the plastic lumbar instrument by Xenco Medical significantly outperformed aluminum metal in maintaining […]
Mazor Robotics to Launch ‘PRO’ Solutions at NASS 2015
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 29, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mazor Robotics Ltd. (TASE:MZOR) (NASDAQGM:MZOR), a developer of innovative guidance systems and complementary products, announced today that a new set of solutions to meet surgeon and hospital needs will be launched at the upcoming North American Spine Society (NASS) 2015 Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL October 14-17 […]
Mazor Robotics to Launch ‘PRO’ Solutions at NASS 2015
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 29, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mazor Robotics Ltd. (TASE:MZOR) (NASDAQGM:MZOR), a developer of innovative guidance systems and complementary products, announced today that a new set of solutions to meet surgeon and hospital needs will be launched at the upcoming North American Spine Society (NASS) 2015 Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL October 14-17 […]
OrthoPediatrics is a Gold Level Sponsor of Scoliosis Research Society 50th Annual Meeting
WARSAW, INDIANA (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 29, 2015–OrthoPediatrics is a proud sponsor of the 50th Annual Meeting for the Scoliosis Research Society in Minneapolis, September 30th to October 3rd. The Scoliosis Research Society is an international organization dedicated to the education, research and treatment of Spinal Deformity. The Scoliosis Research Society is directly aligned with OrthoPediatrics’ cause […]
Xtant(TM) Medical Exhibits at the Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting
BELGRADE, Mont., Sept. 28, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX:BONE), a leader in the development of regenerative medicine products and medical devices, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiaries, X-spine Systems and Bacterin International will be attending the Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting held in New Orleans, Louisiana, September 26-30, 2015. […]
Stryker Navigation Introduces SpineMask™ Tracker and SpineMap® 3D 3.0 Software, the First Non-Invasive Spine Navigation System for Minimally-Invasive Spine Surgeries
DALLAS, Sept. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Stryker Navigation announces the introduction of SpineMask Tracker – the first non-invasive patient tracker enabling minimally invasive (MIS) approaches for spine surgery without an additional incision for navigation tracking. This new technology is partnered with the innovative SpineMap 3D software to provide an enhanced OR experience. In the past, […]
Safe Orthopaedics:First-half 2015 results
Eragny-sur-Oise (France), September 28, 2015 – SAFE ORTHOPAEDICS (FR0012452746 – SAFOR), a company offering innovative ranges of sterile implants combined with their single-use instruments for back surgery, announces today its interim 2015 results for the six months to June 30, 2015, as approved by the Board of Directors on September 25, 2015. Yves Vignancour, Chief […]
Nexxt Spine Announces Significant New Hires to Lead Sales and Distribution Teams
NOBLESVILLE, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nexxt Spine, LLC, a medical device company focused on designing, manufacturing and distributing innovative spinal solutions to meet the evolving needs of surgeons and health care institutions, today announced recent additions to the company’s strategic sales personnel to strengthen sales and further position the company for long term growth. Bill Del Russo was […]
Alphatec’s Less-Invasive Arsenal(TM) Cortical Bone Fixation System Successfully Used in Over 50 Patients
CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 24, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATEC), the parent company of Alphatec Spine, Inc., a global provider of spinal fusion technologies, announced today that the Company’s Arsenal Cortical Bone Fixation system, Arsenal CBx, has successfully been used in over fifty patients during its limited market release, which began in the […]
Alphatec’s Less-Invasive Arsenal(TM) Cortical Bone Fixation System Successfully Used in Over 50 Patients
CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 24, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATEC), the parent company of Alphatec Spine, Inc., a global provider of spinal fusion technologies, announced today that the Company’s Arsenal Cortical Bone Fixation system, Arsenal CBx, has successfully been used in over fifty patients during its limited market release, which began in the […]
SpineGuard Reports Six-Month 2015 Financial Results
PARIS and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 24, 2015 – SpineGuard (FR0011464452 – ALSGD), an innovative company that designs, develops, and markets disposable medical devices intended to make spine surgery safer, announced today financial results for the half year ending June 30, 2015, as approved by the Board of Directors on September 22, 2015.Pierre Jérôme, CEO of […]
SpineGuard Reports Six-Month 2015 Financial Results
PARIS and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 24, 2015 – SpineGuard (FR0011464452 – ALSGD), an innovative company that designs, develops, and markets disposable medical devices intended to make spine surgery safer, announced today financial results for the half year ending June 30, 2015, as approved by the Board of Directors on September 22, 2015.Pierre Jérôme, CEO of […]
Life Spine® Announces Issuance of 100th Patent
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 the company received notice of issuance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) regarding U.S. Patent No. 9,138,328, which signifies Life Spine’s 100th patent to date. The one hundred […]
Life Spine® Announces Issuance of 100th Patent
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 the company received notice of issuance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) regarding U.S. Patent No. 9,138,328, which signifies Life Spine’s 100th patent to date. The one hundred […]
Several factors will produce a complex spinal implant market ultimately leading to modest revenue growth in the next ten years
BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Decision Resources Group finds that while some differences exist, the spinal implant markets in both the US and Europe will continue to expand, owing to several factors including the adoption of premium-priced motion preserving devices, favorable population dynamics, the continual emergence of supporting clinical data, and device innovation–especially […]
Several factors will produce a complex spinal implant market ultimately leading to modest revenue growth in the next ten years
BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Decision Resources Group finds that while some differences exist, the spinal implant markets in both the US and Europe will continue to expand, owing to several factors including the adoption of premium-priced motion preserving devices, favorable population dynamics, the continual emergence of supporting clinical data, and device innovation–especially […]
Zyga Receives New Patent Allowances for SImmetry® Sacroiliac Joint Fusion System
MINNETONKA, Minn., Sept. 22, 2015 /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 the issuance of two US Patents representing continued advancement of the SImmetry Sacroiliac Joint Fusion System. US patent number 9,113,919 relates […]
Zyga Receives New Patent Allowances for SImmetry® Sacroiliac Joint Fusion System
MINNETONKA, Minn., Sept. 22, 2015 /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 the issuance of two US Patents representing continued advancement of the SImmetry Sacroiliac Joint Fusion System. US patent number 9,113,919 relates […]
TranS1 Announces New Vice President of Sales
DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TranS1®, a medical device company focused on designing, developing and marketing products to treat degenerative conditions of the spine, has named John Miller to the position of vice president, Sales.“I’ve always been impressed with the benefits TranS1’s AxiaLIF product can provide to those suffering with chronic back pain,” said Miller. “I am excited to […]