MINNETONKA, Minn., March 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Zyga Technology, Inc., a medical device company focused on the design, development and commercialization of minimally invasive products that treat underserved conditions of the lumbar spine, today announced the first implantation of the Glyder Facet Restoration Device in Cyprus. The device was implanted to address new-onset facet joint […]
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ulrich medical USA® Delivers Four Consecutive Years of Double-Digit Growth
ST. LOUIS, March 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — ulrich medical USA Inc., today announced a strong financial performance for the year ending December 31, 2014. The company recorded a 15 percent annual growth rate in 2014, which caps off four consecutive years of profitable, double-digit growth for the company. “We would like to thank our customers […]
SI-BONE, Inc. Announces 15,000 iFuse Procedure Milestone
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — SI-BONE, Inc., a medical device company that pioneered minimally invasive surgical (MIS) fusion for certain disorders of the sacroiliac (SI) joint with the iFuse Implant System®, announced today that more than15,000 iFuse procedures have now been performed world wide utilizing more than 44,000 iFuse Implants. Adoption of […]
Globus Medical Announces the Acquisition of Branch Medical Group, Inc.
AUDUBON, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE: GMED), a leading musculoskeletal implant manufacturer, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Branch Medical Group, Inc. (“BMG”), a third party manufacturer of high precision medical devices. Under the terms of the agreement Globus has agreed to pay $52.9 million in cash, subject to certain […]
Royal Oak Medical Devices’ Unique, “Rep-less” Model Saves Healthcare Providers Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICH.(heraldonline.com) — Citing an example of how its “rep-less” model helps hospitals with the bottom line, Michigan-based medical device manufacturing company, Royal Oak Medical Devices (ROMD), has announced that hospitals employing the ROMD system are saving tens of thousands and in some cases more than $100,000 in less than one year of use. […]
Providence Medical Technology Granted CE Mark For Full DTRAX Line of Cervical Spine Products
Lafayette, California (PRWEB) February 25, 2015–Providence Medical Technology, Inc. announced today it has obtained a CE Mark for its DTRAX Spinal System, DTRAX Cervical Cage, and DTRAX Bone Screw. This regulatory approval expands the company’s international product offering to include its entire DTRAX portfolio. Providence has grown rapidly in the European Union and other international […]
ChoiceSpine Announces Executive Hires
KNOXVILLE, TN, Feb 25, 2015 – ChoiceSpine, a Knoxville, TN based spinal implant company, is pleased to announce the hiring of two new executives. Mr. Tom McLeer, Senior Executive Vice-President, will serve as an advisor to founders Rick Henson and Marty Altshuler, assisting with strategic planning and business development. Dr. Steve Ainsworth, PhD has been […]
NuVasive Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Financial Results
SAN DIEGO, CA, Feb 24, 2015 (Marketwired) — NuVasive, Inc. (“NuVasive” or the “Company”), a medical device company focused on developing minimally disruptive surgical products and procedures for the spine, announced financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2014.“We are pleased to report strong results for 2014 that include double-digit revenue growth and operating […]
Integra LifeSciences Reports Fourth Quarter 2014 Financial Results
PLAINSBORO, N.J., Feb. 24, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:IART) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2014. Total revenues for the fourth quarter were $252.2 million, reflecting an increaseRead more »
LDR Holding Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2014 Results
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 18, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LDR Holding Corporation (Nasdaq:LDRH), a global medical device company focused on designing and commercializing novel and proprietary surgical technologies for the treatment of patients suffering from spine disorders, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2014. Fourth Quarter 2014 Revenue […]
Precision Spine™ Finalizes Major Agreement to Refinance Debt and Pursue Strategic Acquisitions
PARSIPPANY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Precision Spine, Inc. announced that it has finalized a major financial agreement that will enable the company to refinance its existing debt and pursue strategic acquisitions.During 2014, Precision Spine expanded sales distribution and also released several innovative products, including the stand-alone Vault™ C Anterior Cervical Interbody Fusion Device, the Reform® Deformity (Adolescent) System, […]
Study Supports Use of Cerapedics i-FACTOR™ Biologic Bone Graft as Alternative to Autograft in Common Spine Surgery for Chronic Back Pain
WESTMINSTER, Colo., Feb. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Cerapedics, a privately-held orthobiologics company, today announced results of a study examining the efficacy and safety of the company’s i-FACTOR™ biologic bone graft in posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF), a common spine surgery to relieve chronic back pain. During the study, bridging bone inside hollow disc cages in […]
Simplify Medical Announces CE Mark for New MRI Compatible Cervical Artificial Disc
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Simplify Medical, Inc. is pioneering disc arthroplasty with a non-metal, MRI friendly cervical artificial disc. The Company announced today that it received a CE mark for its Simplify DiscTM. CE Mark allows for marketing and commercialization in the European Union and additional countries that accept the CE […]
RTI Surgical™ Announces 2014 Fourth Quarter, Full Year Results, 2015 Financial Guidance
ALACHUA, Fla., Feb 12, 2015 — RTI Surgical Inc. (RTI) a global surgical implant company, reported operating results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2014 as follows:Achieved full year revenues of $262.8 million, exceeding revenue guidance of $260 to $261 million.Achieved above market growth in the spine, sports medicine, BGS and general orthopedic, […]
SpineGuard and Neuro France Implants in co-development partnership for the first “smart screw” based on Dynamic Surgical Guidance
PARIS and SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 11, 2015 – SpineGuard (FR0011464452 – ALSGD), an innovative company that designs, develops and markets disposable medical devices intended to make spine surgery safer, announced today its co-development partnership with Neuro France Implants (NFI) for the integration of its Dynamic Surgical Guidance (DSG) technology into NFI’s pedicle screw system. SpineGuard’s […]
Amedica Corporation Announces Selection of PCG Advisory as Agency of Record
SALT LAKE CITY and NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amedica Corporation (Nasdaq:AMDA), a company that develops and commercializes silicon nitride ceramics as a biomaterial platform, announced today they have engaged PCG Advisory (PCG) as their agency of record for capital markets advisory services, strategic and tactical digital and social media communications, and […]
ulrich medical USA® to Host Fifth Annual Cage Madness® Advanced Surgeon Education Forum on Complex Spine Applications
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — ulrich medical USA, Inc. announced the 2015 faculty and program highlights for the fifth annual Cage Madness Spine Education Forum and Bioskills Training to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 21, 2015. The training will take place at the Medical Education and Research Institute of Nevada […]
First Spinal Fusion Patient Treated with New Luna® 360 Interbody Fusion System
SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(Business Wire)–Benvenue Medical, Inc., a developer of minimally invasive solutions for spine repair, announced that the first spinal fusion patient in the U.S. has been treated with the new minimally invasive Luna® 360 Interbody Fusion System. The surgery was performed at Washington Hospital in Fremont, California, by Sandeep Kunwar, MD, FACS, a neurosurgeon […]
First Surgical Implant of ZIP ULTRA™ MIS Interspinous Device Performed in Switzerland
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA–(Marketwired – Feb. 9, 2015) – Aurora Spine Corporation (TSX VENTURE:ASG) announced today the first surgical implant of the company’s ZIP ULTRA™ minimally invasive interspinous device in Switzerland. This surgery is part of Aurora Spine’s continuing efforts to expand the use of our ZIP MIS Fusion System in Europe. The surgery was performed at […]
SIGNUS Launch OSIRION® I – Real-time electromyographic monitoring with traffic light system
Alzenau, February 4, 2015. SIGNUS (Alzenau) has signalled the start of greater safety in operating room management with the market launch of OSIRION® I. This intraoperative monitoring system helps surgeons to detect nerves in good time and protect them during spinal operations. The system records neurophysiological activity using electromyographs (EMG). The measurements are displayed in […]
Mazor Robotics Names Sandra Adzic Vice President of International Sales
CAESAREA, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mazor Robotics Ltd. (TASE:MZOR; NASDAQGM:MZOR), a developer of innovative guidance systems and complementary products, today announced that Sandra Adzic has been named Vice President of International Sales, effective immediately. In her new position, Ms. Adzic will be responsible for creating and implementing sales strategy in Asia and Europe that will contribute to the […]
ChoiceSpine acquires VEO® Later Access & Interbody Fusion System
KNOXVILLE, TN, February 2, 2015 – ChoiceSpine, a Knoxville, TN based spinal implant company, announced today that it has acquired the Baxano VEO® Lateral Access & Interbody Fusion System.The VEO system is designed to treat Degenerative Disc Disease through a minimally invasive lateral approach. This is the first of five new product offerings ChoiceSpine plans […]
Stryker Earnings Report: Q4 2014
Stryker Corp. ’s fourth-quarter profit fell 33% as the medical-device maker recorded higher costs due to recalls and the opening of its European regional headquarters. Stryker had already warned investors that its results were going to be impacted by foreign currency, so there weren’t too many surprises left when the company reported.More than half of […]
SpineGuard receives E.U. patent for its “smart screw”
PARIS and SAN FRANCISCO (Jan. 29, 2015) – SpineGuard (FR0011464452 – ALSGD) announced today that it has been granted a patent by the European Patent Office under the number 1781198 for the integration of its Dynamic Surgical Guidance technology directly into a pedicle screw, by far the most frequently used implant in spine surgery. SpineGuard’s […]
DePuy Synthes Spine Announces Expanded Indication For SYNAPSE™Occipital-Cervical-Thoracic (OCT) System
RAYNHAM, Mass., Jan. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — DePuy Synthes Spine* today announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its SYNAPSETM Occipital-Cervical-Thoracic (OCT) System with posterior cervical screws, the first time cervical screws have been indicated for use with a screw-rod posterior fixation system. Previously, screw placement […]
Makers of medical devices work hard to overturn Obamacare tax
WARSAW, Ind. — Tom Till eyes the morning’s e-mail to see who’s angling to hire his students. A local employer, which had already hired 23 people in less than a year, says it needs three more to help make the artificial hips, knees and other devices manufactured here in the self-proclaimed “Orthopedic Capital of the […]
Makers of medical devices work hard to overturn Obamacare tax
WARSAW, Ind. — Tom Till eyes the morning’s e-mail to see who’s angling to hire his students. A local employer, which had already hired 23 people in less than a year, says it needs three more to help make the artificial hips, knees and other devices manufactured here in the self-proclaimed “Orthopedic Capital of the […]