September 12, 2023 – Together with FloSpine, the Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® is pleased to announce the successful implantation of the Ti-Largo 3D Printed Cervical Cage, a groundbreaking advancement in the field of spinal surgery. The Ti-Largo Cervical Cage is designed to seamlessly complement the already FDA-cleared Panama Anterior Cervical Plate, creating a comprehensive solution for cervical spine […]
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Aurora Spine Announces Full Release of its SiLO TFX™ MIS Sacroiliac Joint Fixation System
Carlsbad, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Spine Corporation (“Aurora Spine” or the “Company”) (TSXV:ASG) (OTCQB: ASAPF), a designer and manufacturer of innovative medical devices that improve spinal surgery outcomes, announced today that it is in full commercial release of its proprietary SiLO TFX™ MIS Sacroiliac Joint Fixation Device system. The patented, […]
Globus Medical Launches NuVasive’s NSO in Global Market
AUDUBON, Pa., Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE: GMED), a leading musculoskeletal solutions company, today announced the commercial launch of NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics’ (NSO) Precice Bone Transport system in targeted regions. The latest addition to the less invasive NSO portfolio is now CE-marked and approved and available in select markets. “The NSO difference is our deep commitment […]
Orthofix Announces Leadership Changes
LEWISVILLE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Orthofix Medical Inc. (NASDAQ: OFIX), a leading global spine and orthopedics company, today announced that Catherine Burzik, Chair of the Orthofix Board of Directors, has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer; Geoffrey Gillespie, Orthofix Vice President, Corporate Controller, has been appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer; and Puja Leekha, Orthofix Senior Vice President, Chief […]
OnPoint Surgical Receives 510(k) Clearance for the OnPoint Augmented Reality Spine System
BOSTON, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — OnPoint Surgical, Inc., a member of a group of privately held OnPoint companies pioneering augmented reality (AR) technology and artificial intelligence (AI) for multiple verticals including spine, neurosurgical, orthopedic and robotic procedures, today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given clearance for the use of its OnPoint Augmented Reality […]
1,000 Implantations of the MOVE®-C Cervical Artificial Disc Prosthesis From NGMedical, Germany
NONNWEILER, SAARLAND, GERMANY, September 11, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — NGMedical GmbH, a medical device manufacturer exclusively focused on creating innovative technologies for spinal application, announces 1,000 implantations of its MOVE®-C cervical artificial disc replacement. After receiving CE approval end of December 2019, the MOVE®-C cervical artificial disc replacement established well in the market. The unique viscoelastic design […]
(UPDATED 2023): 20 Anterior Lumbar Plates to Know..!
Today, we present an update to the list of Anterior Lumbar plates. We have not included the butress or the lateral plates to which we will dedicate other articles later.. The anterior lumbar cages are used to fix an anterior lumbar cage (ALIF). Although since the appearance of stand-alone implants, they are less and less […]
Silony Medical acquires Centinel Spine’s Global Fusion Business
FRAUENFELD, Switzerland, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Silony Medical International AG (the company), a growing challenger to “big medtech” in the global spinal fusion market, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Centinel Spine’s Global Fusion Business. This combines Silony’s Verticale® posterior screw & rod fusion System, its Roccia® and Favo® Interbody Fusion (IBF) Systems with the STALIF® […]
Centinel Spine® Continues Drive to Number One Global Market Position in Total Disc Replacement through Divestment of its Spine Fusion Business to Silony Medical
WEST CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Centinel Spine®, LLC, (“the Company”) a leading global medical device company addressing cervical and lumbar spinal disease by providing the most robust and clinically-proven total disc replacement (TDR) technology platform in the world (prodisc®), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its global Spine Fusion […]
Astura Medical Announces Initial Case and Full Commercial Release For El Capitan X Expandable ALIF System
Astura Medical, a rapidly growing and innovative spinal device technology company, announced the full commercial release and first case with the company’s most recent expandable technology, El Capitan X Expandable Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) System. The first case was successfully completed by Jason Taub, M.D. from Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine at the Methodist Hospital […]
Safe Group announces the opening of rehabilitation proceedings
Éragny-sur-Oise, Fleurieux sur l’Arbresle, France, on 6 September at 08h30 CET – Safe (FR001400F1V2 – ALSAF), French group specialized in the design, manufacturing and distribution of ready-to-use medical devices for Spine surgeries, especially safe for vertebral fracture treated in emergency, announces the opening of rehabilitation proceedings. Following the press release of July 28, 2023 announcing the suspension of the financing agreement with […]
Viseon Inc. Announces Expanded Clinical Use of their 4K Hawkeye™ for Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today Viseon Inc. announces the first US clinical use of the First-of-its-Kind 4K Hawkeye™ device for Anterior Lumber Interbody Fusion (ALIF). The Viseon Hawkeye 4K System represents a significant line extension of an enabling, towerless, state-of-the-art advanced digital visualization system involving no capital equipment expense and occupying no operating room footprint. ALIF procedures are […]
SI-BONE, Inc. Announces iFuse Bedrock Granite® Implant System Compatibility with Certain Medtronic CD Horizon® Solera® 5.5/6.0 System Rods
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SI-BONE, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIBN), a Silicon Valley-based medical device company focused on sacropelvic surgical solutions, today confirmed that certain CD Horizon® Solera® 5.5mm and 6.0mm posterior spinal fixation rods manufactured by Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc., a division of Medtronic plc, meet SI-BONE’s criteria for compatibility […]
SpineGuard Strengthens Its Intellectual Property With a New Patent Granted in Brazil
Paris (France) and Boulder (CO, USA), September 5th, 2023 – 6:30 pm CEST – SpineGuard (FR0011464452 – ALSGD), an innovative company that deploys its DSG® (Dynamic Surgical Guidance) sensing technology to secure and streamline the placement of bone implants, announced today the grant of a new patent in Brazil, after its grant in other major geographies of the Spine […]
restor3d Completes Acquisition of Conformis
DURHAM, North Carolina and BILLERICA, Mass., Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — restor3d, Inc. and Conformis, Inc. announced today that restor3d has completed its previously announced acquisition of Conformis following the approval of Conformis’ stockholders at a special meeting held on August 31, 2023. In connection with the completion of the acquisition, shares of Conformis’ […]
Globus Medical Completes Merger with NuVasive
AUDUBON, Pa., Sept. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE: GMED), a leading musculoskeletal solutions company, today announced it has completed its previously announced merger with NuVasive, Inc. The combined company will provide surgeons and patients with one of the most comprehensive offerings of musculoskeletal procedural solutions and enabling technologies to impact the […]
Spinal Simplicity Announces New Real-World Fusion Study for Its Minuteman Device
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Journal of Pain Research, the official journal of the American Society of Pain & Neuroscience, published the study, “Instrumented Posterior Arthrodesis of the Lumbar Spine: Prospective Study Evaluating Fusion Outcomes in Patients Receiving an Interspinous Fixation Device for the Treatment of Degenerative Spine Diseases”. This study prospectively evaluates fusion outcomes in patients […]
NuVasive to Participate as Double Diamond Sponsor at Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally integrated solutions, today announced it will continue its partnership with the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) as a double diamond sponsor and will attend the 58th Annual Meeting held September 6-9, 2023, in Seattle. “We […]
Whistleblower Lawsuit Involving Hoag&Renowed Spine Surgeon Heads to Arbitration
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A whistleblower lawsuit filed by an internationally renowned orthopedic spine surgeon alleging that hospital giant Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian put profits over patient care at one of its surgery centers is headed for arbitration. Hooman Melamed, M.D. claims that Hoag Orthopedic Institute (HOI) (formerly Diagnostic and Interventional Surgical Center) in Marina Del Rey, […]
Orthofix Announces First Cases and Full Commercial Launch of the 7D FLASH Navigation System Percutaneous Module 2.0 for Minimally Invasive Surgery
LEWISVILLE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Orthofix Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:OFIX), a leading global spine and orthopedics company, today announced the full commercial launch and successful completion of the first cases in the U.S. with the 7D FLASH™ Navigation System Percutaneous Module 2.0. The Percutaneous Module 2.0 provides new planning features and increased functionality for the 7D FLASH Navigation System, allowing Orthofix […]
DeGen Medical Announces Historic First Patient Specific Surgery with Dr. Camilo Molina at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Florence, SC, Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DeGen Medical, Inc. an innovator in spinal implant manufacturing focused on Augmented Reality and Patient Specific Solutions announced that Dr. Camilo Molina became the first surgeon to implant the Puri-Ti™ patient specific spinal implant. The procedure was performed at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Treatment included […]
Wenzel Spine Receives FDA Clearance Expanding Clinical Indications for ‘ primaLOK SP
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wenzel Spine, Inc., a medical technology company specializing in the development of a minimally invasive surgical technology and diagnostic platform for the treatment of spinal disorders, is pleased to announce the recent FDA clearance for their primaLOK SP System. This achievement marks a significant advancement in spinal fusion technology, offering surgeons and patients […]
Zimmer Biomet Announces Leadership Transition
WARSAW, Ind., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH) today announced the appointment of Ivan Tornos as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and election to the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Tornos has most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of Zimmer Biomet, a role he has held since […]
Medtronic repor’ts first quarter fiscal 2024 financial results
DUBLIN, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced financial results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2024 (FY24), which ended July 28, 2023. Key Highlights -. Financial Results.Medtronic reported Q1 worldwide revenue of $7.702 billion, an increase of 4.5% as reported and 6.0% on an organic basis. The company’s organic revenue results reflect broad strength […]
NuVasive/Globus deal spread narrows amid report on optimism for regulatory approval
seekingalpha.com —The deal spread in Globus Medical’s (NYSE:GMED) planned purchase of Nuvasive (NASDAQ:NUVA) narrowed amid a report that the companies appear optimistic about regulatory approval for the $3.1 billion deal. The parties outlook for Federal Trade Commission approval comes as the agency is expected to make a decision early next month, according to traders, who […]
SpiTrex Orthopedics Announces Acquisition of Watershed Idea Foundry
LE LOCLE, Switzerland, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — SpiTrex Orthopedics, a leader in global medical device contract manufacturing, has announced its acquisition of Watershed Idea Foundry, experts in titanium additive manufacturing (AM). As an organization focused on growth and innovation, the acquisition of Watershed plays a critical role in the expansion of SpiTrex, as they aim to strengthen […]
ZimVie Expands Development Cooperation Agreement with Brainlab AG to Include Co-Marketing
WESTMINSTER, Colo., Aug. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZimVie Inc. (Nasdaq: ZIMV), a global life sciences leader in the dental and spine markets, today announced it has expanded its cooperation agreement with Brainlab, an innovation leader with an expansive and diversified spine imaging, planning, and navigation portfolio, as well as robotic imaging, surgical assistance, and mixed […]