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 […]
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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. […]
Amplify Surgical®, Inc. Announces First Surgical Case with 12-Degree Hyperlordotic dualX® Dual Expanding Interbody Fusion Implant
LAGUNA HILLS, CALIF. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 08, 2020–Amplify Surgical, Inc., a medical device company focused on innovative dual-expanding technology for the lumbar spine, is excited to announce the launch of the dualX T/PLIF 12-Degree hyperlordotic interbody cages. Dr. Nima Salari, MD, FAAOS, from Scottsdale AZ, became the first spine surgeon to implant the new hyperlordotic dualX interbody […]
SeaSpine Announces Limited Commercial Launch of Meridian™ ALIF System with Reef™ A Interbody
CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 07, 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 the limited commercial launch of its Meridian ALIF (anterior lumbar interbody fusion) System and Reef A interbody with NanoMetalene® surface technology. “SeaSpine has created one […]
CMS grants transitional pass-through (TPT) payment for Stryker’s SpineJack® System
KALAMAZOO, Michigan, USA, Dec. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ –The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the SpineJack implantable fracture reduction system qualified for the Transitional Pass-Through (TPT) payment as part of the 2021 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System. The SpineJack System now becomes one of only 11 medical devices to receive TPT status since 2016. […]
Nexxt Spine Announces First Case with Newly Launched NEXXT MATRIXX® SA Cervical Turn-Lock System
December3, 2020- Noblesville, IN– Nexxt Spine, LLC, amedical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders, is proud to publicize the firstimplantation of the NEXXT MATRIXX®SA Cervical Turn-Lock System. Showcasingtechnology unique to the NEXXT MATRIXX® line of products, the system is centered around anintentionally engineered 3D laser […]
Centinel Spine’s Unique 3D-Printed Porous-Titanium FLX™ Platform Experiences Rapid Market Acceptance through Over 3,500 Implantations
WEST CHESTER, Pa., Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Centinel Spine, LLC, the largest privately-held spine company focused on anterior column reconstruction, today announced that it has successfully surpassed 3,500 implantations with its novel FLX™ technology platform of 3D-Printed Porous-Titanium Interbody Devices. This implant milestone was quickly achieved after full commercial availability of the FLX technology over the last year. The FLX platform represents the […]
SeaSpine Announces Limited Commercial Launch of its Admiral™ ACP System
CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 02, 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 the limited commercial launch and subsequent first case of its Admiral ACP System. Admiral ACP represents the next generation of anterior cervical plating designed to strike […]
Camber Spine’s OLIF Retractor System Receives ‘2020 Best Spine Technology Award’
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Camber Spine, a leading innovator in spine and medical technologies has been presented with Orthopedics This Week’s “2020 Best Spine Technology Award” for its Lateral ALIF / OLIF Retractor System, an integral part of the OLIF (oblique lateral interbody fusion) technique for anterior column reconstruction procedures. The prestigious award, typically presented […]
Safe and Efficacious Treatment of Spondylolisthesis via MIS TLIF Approach with the FlareHawk® Expandable Cage
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integrity Implants Inc., a privately held medical device company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for spine surgery, today announced the publication of another in a series of recent clinical articles in the International Journal of Spine Surgery (www.ijssurgery.com) highlighting its FlareHawk® expandable interbody cage. In their paper, Clinical […]
First use of nView medical’s novel 3D imaging technology in pediatric spine surgery
SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 30, 2020–Children’s National Hospital today performed the first surgical use of breakthrough medical imaging technology designed specifically for kids. The innovation, insta-3D™ imaging from company nView medical, is designed to make 3D images available in the operating room quickly and safely. The 3D images provide surgeons with better visualization, allowing them […]
NuVasive Unveils C360 Portfolio and Launches New Anterior Cervical Plate
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally integrated solutions, today announced the unveiling of its new C360™ cervical spine portfolio, including the commercial launch of the Anterior Cervical Plating (ACP) system, featuring the thinnest plate on the market1 at 1.6 mm. “The unveiling […]
Aurora Spine Announces New Pain Care Division
CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Spine Corporation (“Aurora Spine” or the “Company”) (TSXV: ASG), a designer and manufacturer of innovative medical devices that improve spinal surgery outcomes, today announced it has created a new Pain Care Division focused on the rapidly growing segment of pain care. Pain management has become more […]
Centinel Spine Recognized as Top Orthopedic Company in 2020
WEST CHESTER, Pa., Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Centinel Spine®, LLC, the largest privately-held spine company focused on anterior column reconstruction, today announced recognition by Becker’s Spine as the top Orthopedic Solution Company in 2020. Becker’s Spine referenced MedTech Outlook as the source behind the recognition of innovators at the forefront of orthopedic technologies. This is the second year in a […]
Medtronic Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2021 Financial Results
DUBLIN, Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2021, which ended October 30, 2020. The company reported second quarter worldwide revenue of $7.647 billion, a decrease of 0.8 percent as reported and 1.5 percent on an organic basis, which adjusts for the $59 million benefit of foreign currency translation. Unless […]
Surgalign Holdings, Inc. Appoints Paul Lewicki, PhD to Board of Directors
DEERFIELD, Ill., Nov. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Surgalign Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRGA), a global pure-play spine company focused on advancing spine surgery including through the application of digital technologies to improve patient outcomes, today announced the appointment of Paul Lewicki, PhD as a member of its board of directors. With Dr. Lewicki’s appointment the […]
UPDATED: 8 Single-Use Spinal Systems to Know! Do they really have Advantages?
10 years ago, in 2010 a French company launched the first single-use spine system creating a lot of expectation and also a lot of skepticism about the future of this new concept. Since then, Safe Orthopedics has not stopped growing and several competitors have also appeared on the market. Thus, in 2011 Xenco Medical was […]
Spine Wave announces upgrades to its Leva® Interbody Device system
SHELTON, Conn., Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spine Wave is pleased to announce immediate availability of the upgraded Leva® Interbody Device system. The Leva® Interbody Device is now a complete solution for surgeons preferring expandable titanium implants used together with large amounts of bone graft. The Leva® Interbody Device is Spine Wave’s all-titanium expandable […]
Centinel Spine Wins 2020 Spine Technology Award for its Two-level Indication for the prodisc® L Total Disc Replacement System
WEST CHESTER, Pa., Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Centinel Spine®, LLC, the largest privately-held spine company focused on anterior column reconstruction, today announced it has won a 2020 Orthopedics this Week Spine Technology Award for its two-level indication approval by the FDA for the prodisc® L Total Disc Replacement (TDR) system. The 12th Annual Spine Technology Awards recognize exemplary and innovative spine surgery […]
SpineGuard provides updates and perspectives on its ‘safeguard’ and chapter 11 proceedings
Paris (France) and Boulder (CO, USA), November 18, 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, reported updates on its ‘safeguard’ and chapter 11 proceedings following the hearing at the French Commercial Court held on 21 October 2020. […]
NuVasive Expands Proprietary Porous PEEK Portfolio with Cohere XLIF Interbody
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally integrated solutions, today announced the commercial launch of Cohere® XLIF®, the first Porous PEEK™ interbody brought to market for use in eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF) and X360™ surgeries. Cohere XLIF is a key addition […]
SINTX Technologies Shares Q3 Business Update and Identifies Growth Opportunities for 2021
ALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SINTX Technologies, Inc. (www.sintx.com) (NASDAQ: SINT) (“SINTX” or the “Company”), an original equipment manufacturer of silicon nitride ceramic for medical and non-medical applications, shared details on its Q3 business update and new business opportunities ahead. Throughout the pandemic, SINTX has continued to address the impact of COVID-19 […]
Medtronic Completes Acquisition of Medicrea
DUBLIN, Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced that it has completed its friendly tender offer for France-based Medicrea International (Euronext Growth Paris: FR0004178572 – ALMED Medicrea; OTCQX Best Market – MRNTF), a pioneer in the transformation of spinal surgery through artificial intelligence (AI), predictive modeling and patient specific implants. On July […]
Globus Medical Announces First Surgeries with ExcelsiusGPS® Interbody Solutions
AUDUBON, Pa., Nov. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE:GMED), a leading musculoskeletal solutions company, today announced that Dr. Sheeraz Qureshi (Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY) and Dr. Paul Park (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI) were the first surgeons to utilize the ExcelsiusGPS® Interbody Solutions module. Dr. Qureshi performed a robotic […]
Clinical Evidence Shows that the FlareHawk® Multiplanar Expandable Cage Delivers Favorable Fusion and Patient Outcomes Demonstrating Conformity to Endplate Anatomy with No Observed Device Subsidence
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Nov. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integrity Implants Inc., a privately held medical device company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for spine surgery, today announced the publication of a series of articles in the International Journal of Spine Surgery (www.ijssurgery.com) that demonstrate fusion efficacy of the FlareHawk® expandable interbody device without the use […]
Surgalign Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2020 Results
DEERFIELD, Ill., Nov. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Surgalign Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRGA), a global pure-play spine company focused on advancing spine surgery including through the application of digital technologies to improve patient outcomes, today reported operating results for the third quarter of 2020. Highlights: Completed of Acquisition of Holo Surgical Inc. and its ARAI™ […]