SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SI-BONE, Inc., (Nasdaq: SIBN), a Silicon Valley-based medical device company dedicated to solving musculoskeletal disorders of the sacropelvic anatomy, announced today that the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS) published an early view of its updated Policy on MIS Sacroiliac Joint Fusion (For Chronic […]
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Safe Orthopaedics Launches SORA, The Virtual Operating Room Assistant For Spine Surgery
Éragny-sur-Oise, France, January 4th, 2021, 17h35 CET – Safe Orthopaedics (FR0013467123 – ALSAF), a company specializing in the design, manufacturing and marketing of single-use technologies for spinal surgeries, delivering the safest treatment for spinal fractures urgently treated announces the launch of the Safe Operating Room Assistant (SORA). A first for the Orthopaedics market, SORA will automatically manage […]
TheraCell Announces First Surgical Use Of TheraFuze DBF® Fiber Bullets™ In An Interbody TLIF Cage
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — TheraCell Inc., a leading allograft solution company, today announced that it has completed the first surgical case using its TheraFuze DBF® Fiber Bullets™. This unique DBF fiber form is designed for minimal access delivery into expandable cages, revisions and other surgical applications. This case was performed by Dr. Neel Anand, MD, Mch. Orth. […]
CoreLink Roundup: A Year of Product Enhancements and Investments
ST. LOUIS–(December 22, 2020)–CoreLink, LLC, a leading designer and manufacturer of spinal implant systems, recently shared highlights resulting from continued investments in the company in both technology and resources. Over the past year, the company has launched three new implant and instrument systems, enhanced legacy products, expanded manufacturing capabilities, and hired new leadership positions in […]
First Australian Surgery with the Lateral TI-Life Cage JULIET®TI LL
Spineart is pleased to announce the first implantation of the Lateral Ti-LIFE cage JULIET®Ti LL in Australia. Dr Ivan Bhaskar, neurosurgeon, successfully performed the procedure in St Vincent Hospital in Melbourne on November 20th, 2020. JULIET®Ti LL is a Lateral cage featuring Ti-LIFE Technology, a structure that mimics the geometry of trabecular bone and is designed to promote […]
Clariance is proud to announce the first case with the new Idys-TLIF 3DTi
The first case with the new Idys-TLIF 3DTi was performed in Europe by Pr. Rodrigo Gorayeb in Cascais. The Idys TLIF with Clariance’s 3DTi technology is driven by additive manufacturing, using selective laser melting of titanium powder.The 3DTi scaffold mimics human trabecular bone, including microstructural features which promote healing and fusion.The rough surface promotes strong […]
Inspired Spine Study Demonstrates Effective Treatment of Spinal Stenosis without Laminectomy
BURNSVILLE, Minn., Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Inspired Spine has released an innovative study on the effectiveness of the Physiologic decompression of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis through anatomic restoration using Trans-Kambin Oblique Lateral Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLLIF) for the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. Using OLLIF makes it unnecessary to perform the significantly more invasive bone and muscle resection. […]
A quality partnership with a new regulatory and notified body
Spineway, specialized in innovative implants for the treatment of severe disorders of the spinal column (spine), announces its choice of TUV Rheinland as the notified body for the certification of its implant and instrument product lines. With the European regulations governing medical devices constantly changing and ever more stringent, Spineway thus ensures that it will be able […]
Medical Breakthrough as KICVentures Group Closes Its Land-Mark Acquisition of NanoFUSE Biologics
MALDEN, MASS. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 22, 2020–KICVentures Group is excited to announce it has closed the NanoFUSE Biologics acquisition with the final milestone payment made in September 2020. The acquisition was entered in March 2018 and structured as a five-year deal with milestones. With the increasing interest of NanoFUSE products and fast-growing adoption, we are pleased to […]
OrthoPediatrics Corp. Announces International Expansion in the United Kingdom
WARSAW, Ind., Dec. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OrthoPediatrics Corp. (“OrthoPediatrics” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KIDS), a company focused exclusively on advancing the field of pediatric orthopedics, today announced its expansion into the U.K. commercial market with the approval and launch of two innovative surgical systems that can provide meaningful advances over existing products. OrthoPediatrics […]
Simplify Medical Announces First Implantation of its Cervical Artificial Disc in the U.S. Following 1-Level Approval from the FDA
Sunnyvale, CA – December 16, 2020 – Simplify Medical, Inc., a privately-held company focused on cervical spinal disc arthroplasty and developer of the Simplify® Cervical Artificial Disc, today announced its first surgery following the recent FDA approval for 1-level use. The Simplify Disc is designed for MRI compatibility*, physiologic motion, and anatomical height-matching, with the goals […]
Curiteva, Inc. Acquires FossiLabs, LLC: Redefines Active Implant
HUNTSVILLE, ALA. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2020–Huntsville, Alabama-based spine manufacturer Curiteva announced a market-shifting transaction with the acquisition of FossiLabs, a company focused on the development of Fused Filament Fabrication 3D printed PEEK medical implants. The innovative start-up developed a proprietary process to fabricate scaffolding structures with controlled areas of macroporosity and advanced hydrophilicity to increase surface […]
Aurora Spine Plans A Major Multicenter Study of its ZIP™ Interspinous Fixation Device for Relief of Back Pain
CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Spine Corporation (“Aurora Spine” or the “Company”) (TSXV: ASG), a designer and manufacturer of innovative medical devices, today announced plans to commence a multicenter study of its ZIP™ Interspinous Fixation device for patients suffering from back pain due to symptomatic degenerative disc disease. Aurora recently conducted an […]
First Australian Surgery with the New Posterior Thoracolumbar Fixation System PERLA® TL
Following its success in the US and Europe, Spineart is proud to announce the first Australian surgical case using PERLA® TL, the new Posterior Thoracolumbar Fixation System. On November 18th 2020, Dr. Neil COCHRANE from Sunnybank, QLD performed the first Australian spine surgery using PERLA® TL. Dr. COCHRANE commented on the system that, “PERLA® TL was a straight-forward, solid, smooth and robust system […]
ATEC Continues to Advance Clinical Prowess with Renewed Agreement to Acquire EOS Imaging
CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (“ATEC” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ATEC), a medical device company dedicated to revolutionizing the approach to spine surgery, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire EOS imaging, SA, for a purchase price of $79.7 million, plus the retirement debt of […]
Spinal Elements® Announces the Acquisition of Benvenue Medical Assets
Carlsbad, CA – December 16, 2020 – Spinal Elements, a spine technology company, today announced the acquisition of the assets of Benvenue Medical, Inc., a developer of MIS lumbar fusion systems. Among the assets are the Luna® XD multi-expandable lumbar fusion device and the Orbit™ Articulating Discectomy System. Benvenue had recently introduced the next generation Luna XD system […]
icotec ag Partners with G-21 to Provide Combined Bone Cement and Delivery Solution for Pedicle Screw Augmentation Procedures
ALTSTAETTEN, Switzerland, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — icotec ag, a leading medical device manufacturer of Carbon/PEEK implants, strategically corporates with G-21 to distribute their bone cements in conjunction with icotec’s VADER® Pedicle Screw System in the United States. The VADER® Pedicle System is intended to restore the integrity of the spinal column even in the absence of fusion in […]
Medtronic Strengthens Leadership in Navigated, Robotic Spine Surgery with FDA Clearance of Midas Rex™ Drills and Navigated Disc Prep and Interbodies for U.S. with Mazor™ Robotic Guidance System
DUBLIN, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the use of navigated interbody and Midas Rex™ high speed drills with the Mazor™ Robotic Guidance System earlier than originally anticipated. The Mazor™ platform now provides surgeons with unprecedented procedural integration by seamlessly combining the power of Midas Rex™ drills […]
SI-BONE, Inc. Announces that Humana Establishes Exclusive Coverage for iFuse in MIS SI Joint Fusion Procedures
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SI-BONE, Inc., (Nasdaq: SIBN) a Silicon Valley-based medical device company dedicated to solving musculoskeletal disorders of the sacro-pelvic anatomy, today announced that Humana has revised its coverage policies to cover minimally invasive SI joint fusion using triangular titanium implants (i.e., iFuse Implant System). Humana is one […]
Centinel Spine Continues to Innovate in Total Disc Replacement through First Case in U.S. with Angled Implants
WEST CHESTER, Pa., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Centinel Spine®, LLC, the largest privately-held spine company focused on anterior column reconstruction, today announced the first implantation of newly available angled endplates in the U.S. for the prodisc® L Lumbar Total Disc Replacement System. These unique endplates have been designed to shift the lordotic angle of the implant to the […]
7D Surgical Surpasses its 50th Unit Sale While Expanding into European Market
TORONTO, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — 7D Surgical, a Toronto based medical device company developing advanced, cutting-edge optical and machine-vision technologies for surgical navigation, announced today that it is expanding its footprint into the European Market with multiple units already placed. 7D Surgical has also completed several spinal surgical cases and tissue labs utilizing the FLASH™ Navigation System in Germany and Switzerland. Since […]
SeaSpine Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance for Amended Indication for NanoMetalene® Surface Technology
CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SeaSpine Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SPNE), a global medical technology company focused on surgical solutions for the treatment of spinal disorders, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its NanoMetalene® surface technology with amended indications. NanoMetalene describes […]
First DSG Connect surgery at Trousseau Hospital in Paris: new milestone of the SpineGuard robotics program
Paris (France) and Boulder (CO, USA), December 14, 2020 – SpineGuard (FR0011464452 – ALSGD), an innovative company that deploys its DSG® (Dynamic Surgical Guidance) sensing technology to secure and streamline the placement of bone implants, announces the first surgery performed at the Trousseau Hospital in Paris with the new DSG Connect platform as part of the collaboration […]
Which are the Leading Spine companies that are better withstanding the negative effects of COVID-19 in Sales?
This year 2020 is being tough for everyone. Most companies are experiencing significant sales drops. The Spine market in 2020 has fallen an average of 12% due to the COVID-19. Most of the leading companies are publishing negative results as Medtronic (-13%), Johnson & Johnson (-18,3%), Stryker (-12,4%), Nuvasive (-11,5%), and Zimmer Biomet (-15,1%). However, […]
Spinal Elements® Announces First Procedure with Sapphire X™ Anterior Cervical Fixation System
CARLSBAD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spinal Elements, a spine technology company, today announced the first procedure with its Sapphire X Anterior Cervical Fixation System. FDA clearance of the Sapphire X system was announced in July of this year as the newest product in the MIS Ultra™ suite of products aimed at minimizing the unintended consequences of traditional spine […]
BIOMECH Paonan Launches NEST-C Interbody System
BIOMECH Paonan a medical device company focused on designing and manufacturing spinal solutions announced the launch of its NEST-C (anterior cervical interbody fusion) System. NEST-C Interbody System is a cervical implant consisting both solid and porous structures designed for bone in‑growth and biological fixation. Inspired by the microstructure of cancellous bone, and enabled by Paonan’s […]
Globus Medical Trauma Division Awarded Purchasing Agreement with Premier Inc.
AUDUBON, Pa., Dec. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE:GMED), a leading musculoskeletal solutions company, was recently awarded a group purchasing agreement with Premier, one of the largest group purchasing organizations in the United States. The agreement covers Globus’ Trauma Platform, which includes ANTHEM® Plating, AUTOBAHN® Nailing, ARBOR® External Fixation, and CAPTIVATE® Screw Platforms. […]