LEWISVILLE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 29, 2020– Orthofix Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:OFIX), a global medical device company focused on musculoskeletal healing products, announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance and the first patient implants of the FIREBIRD™ SI Fusion System. Designed to compress and stabilize the sacroiliac joint (also called the SI joint) during fusion, the FIREBIRD SI Fusion System is […]
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Michael Enxing joins PainTEQ Board of Directors
TAMPA, Fla., July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — PainTEQ, a leading medical device innovator, announced the appointment of Michael Enxing, Chief Commercial Officer of Boston Scientific Corporation, Neuromodulation Division. PainTEQ is the creator of LinQ (pronounced “link”), a minimally invasive therapy for SI joint dysfunction. With nearly three decades of executive experience, Enxing provides commercial know-how and strategic insight for medical device businesses. Most recently, […]
Aurora Spine Announces New Chief Financial Officer
CARLSBAD, Calif., July 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Spine Corporation (“Aurora Spine” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:ASG) announced the promotion of Chad Clouse to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective July 2, 2020. Mr. Clouse graduated from Pennsylvania State University and is a veteran of the United States Army, having served with […]
RTI Surgical Holdings, Inc.® to Hold Virtual-Only Annual Meeting of Stockholders
DEERFIELD, Ill., July 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RTI Surgical Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RTIX), a global surgical implant company, today announced that, due to the public health impact of the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), its Annual Meeting of Stockholders, to be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time (the “Annual Meeting”), […]
Pacira BioSciences Announces Conclusion of EXPAREL Agreement with DePuy Synthes
PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCRX), a leading provider of innovative non-opioid pain management options, today announced that the company has notified DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. that the agreement between the two companies to jointly market and promote the use of EXPAREL® (bupivacaine injectable suspension) for orthopedic procedures in […]
SeaSpine®Announces Full Commercial Launch of Mariner® MIS and Mariner Outrigger™ Spinal Fixation Systems
CARLSBAD, CA (June 30, 2020) – SeaSpine Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SPNE), a global medical technology company focused on surgical solutions for the treatment of spinal disorders, today announced the full commercial launches of Mariner MIS and Mariner Outrigger. “The commercial launches of Mariner® MIS and Mariner Outrigger™ result from meticulous product refinement and creative application of differentiated […]
6 ACIF Cages that you will know soon…!
According to reportsweb.com, the global Cervical Interbody Fusion Cages market will reach 1120 million US$ by the end of 2025, growing at a CAGR of 4.0% during 2018-2025. In recent years, the trend in the cervical spine market has been the use of stand-alone cages as it offers numerous advantages. On the other hand, the development […]
Corelink Announces FDA Clearance of F3D-C2 Stand-Alone Cervical Spine System
ST. LOUIS–(June 30, 2020)–CoreLink, LLC, a leading designer and manufacturer of spinal implant systems, today announced the commercial launch and 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the F3D-C2 Stand-alone Cervical System. The system is comprised of an additively manufactured spacer with two bone screw anchors secured by a locking mechanism […]
RTI Surgical Holdings, Inc.® Provides Business Updates
DEERFIELD, Ill., June 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RTI Surgical Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RTIX), a global surgical implant company, today provided a business update in conjunction with releasing financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. Business Update Highlights: Scheduled special meeting of stockholders for July 15, 2020 to vote on sale […]
Stryker extends cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of Wright Medical
Kalamazoo, Michigan, June 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stryker (NYSE: SYK) announced today that Stryker B.V., an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Stryker, has extended the offering period of its previously announced cash tender offer for all outstanding ordinary shares of Wright Medical Group N.V. (NASDAQ: WMGI). The tender offer is being made pursuant to […]
Nexxt Spine Launches Career Page and Array of Job Openings
June 29, 2020- Noblesville, IN- The past few months the team at Nexxt Spine has been full steam ahead designing and manufacturing some of the most recognized spinal solutions on the market. In fact, the quickly emerging name in the industry is on the upswing and looking to add employees across a few of the […]
SpineGuard announces first surgeries with its new “DSG Connect” platform
PARIS and BOULDER (CO), June 29th, 2020 – 08:00am 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 first cases using its “DSG Connect” platform. They were performed successfully by Prof. Assaker and his […]
6 PLIF/TLIF Cages that you will know soon…
According to Allied Market Research, the global interbody fusion cage market is projected to reach $2,309 million by 2023.The lumbar segment capture the highest share of about 30% and is expected to remain dominant throughout 2023. The main trends in the Lumbar cages market are the following: Lateral and ALIF cages Stand Alone interbody fusion […]
SpineGuard secures €2.4M equity line with Nice & Green
PARIS and BOULDER (CO), June 26, 2020 – 18:00 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, announces today that it has secured a €2.4M financing in the form of an equity line made of 120 […]
New partnership: joimax® joins forces with JAPAN MEDICALNEXT CO., LTD.
Karlsruhe (GER) – joimax®, the German-based market leader in technologies and training methods for full-endoscopic and minimally invasive spinal surgery, is starting as of now a new partnership in Japan. The distributor JMC- JAPAN MEDICALNEXT CO., LTD. and joimax® are pursuing a long-term sales cooperation that will result in an extensive distribution agreement for the entire […]
Pantheon Surgical Acquires Blue Topaz/CompresSIve Technology
Pantheon Surgical, a medical technology firm focused on next-generation modular products aimed at sustainability and improved patient outcomes, announces the acquisition of Blue Topaz/CompresSIve sacroiliac screw system. Pantheon Surgical acquired the technology from Osseus Fusion Systems, who will continue to distribute the Blue Topaz/CompresSIve system. Pantheon Surgical is excited for the addition of a front […]
Bioventus Receives FDA Clearance of Strip Format of its SIGNAFUSE® Bioactive Bone Graft
DURHAM, NC – June 25, 2020 – Bioventus, a global leader in orthobiologic solutions, is launching its SIGNAFUSE Bioactive Bone Graft in a new strip format. The strips consist of 55% bioglass by weight and have been shown to induce higher levels of osteoblast differentiation compared to other synthetic bone graft strips.1 SIGNAFUSE has been available as a putty since […]
Mighty Oak Medical has reached a strategic partnership agreement with the Spanish multinational MBA Surgical Empowerment to market the Firefly® surgical guide system in Spain and Portugal
June 2020 –Mighty Oak Medical, an American projects’ incubator and leader in specialised solutions for the spine, has reached a strategic agreement with MBA Surgical Empowerment , a Spanish company dedicated to the distribution of surgical technology, to market the surgical guide system Firefly® in Spain and Portugal. Firefly® is a revolutionary system of 3D […]
SeaSpine® Announces Limited Commercial Launches of NorthStar™ OCT and Cervical Facet Fusion™ Systems
CARLSBAD, CA (June 22, 2020) – 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 launches and completion of initial surgeries of both its NorthStar OCT and Cervical Facet Fusion systems, which significantly expand its procedural offerings for posterior […]
Mainstay Medical Announces U.S. FDA Approval of ReActiv8® Neurostimulation System for Chronic Low Back Pain
Dublin – Ireland, 22 June 2020 – Mainstay Medical Holdings plc (“Mainstay” or the “Company”) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Company’s Premarket Approval (PMA) application for ReActiv8®, its implantable neurostimulation system to treat intractable chronic low back pain. Jason Hannon, CEO of Mainstay, said: “I am so proud of […]
7 ALIF Cages that you will know soon…
These seven ALIF cages have already received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance or CE Mark approval . Most of them have started with the first surgeries or they will be launched during the next months. 1.- El Capitan | Astura Medical On April 29, 2020 Astura Medical, received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. […]
NuVasive Expands Complex Spine Portfolio with Global Launch of Reline 3D for Pediatric Deformity
SAN DIEGO, June 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 expansion of its complex spine portfolio with the global commercial availability of Reline 3D™, a posterior fixation system for patients suffering from pediatric spinal deformities. The Reline […]
Aesculap Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary of the FDA Approval of the activL® Artificial Disc: Five Years and Five Milestones
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC today announced that it has been five years since the organization received FDA approval to market the activL® Artificial Disc in the United States. In the last five years, the data behind lumbar arthroplasty along with patients’ access to this procedure has continued to grow. Several significant milestones […]
icotec ag Receives Approvals for Two KONG® VBR Spinal Systems Made with BlackArmor® and Ti-iT® in Europe and the US
ALTSTAETTEN, Switzerland, June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — icotec ag announces that the KONG®-TL and the KONG®-C vertebral body replacement systems with the unique Titaniumcoating (Ti-iT®) receive FDA 510(k) clearance in the United States and CE approval in Europe .”This is exciting news for icotec ag and our team as it allows us to expand our portfolio in multiple countries simultaneously, to include implants […]
Someone has to say it! Thank you Mr Demski!
A few days ago, I found this letter from the CEO of Globus Medical on Linkedin. It seemed to me that finally someone important had something to say and said it. We do not work at Globus Medical, nor for them, but Dave Demski undoubtedly has our respect and admiration. The letter was the following: […]
Spinal Elements® Introduces its MIS Ultra™ Platform of Products and Procedures Designed to Minimize the Unintended Consequences of Spine Surgery
Carlsbad, CA – June 17, 2020 – Spinal Elements, a Carlsbad, CA-based medical device company focused on spine surgery procedures, today introduced its MIS Ultra™ platform of products and procedures. MIS Ultra is a suite of minimally invasive integrated instrument and implantable device solutions designed to optimize spinal fixation and restoration while minimizing the unintended […]
Safe Orthopaedics confirms the acquisition of LCI Medical and holds its General Assembly on July 24th, 2020
Eragny-sur-Oise, France, June 16th, 2020, 17h45 CEST – Safe Orthopaedics (FR0013467123 – ALSAF), a company specializing in the design and marketing of ready-to-use technologies for spinal surgeries, delivering the safest treatment of spinal fractures urgently treated, confirms the acquisition of LCI Medical following the decision of the board of directors on June 12th, 2020, and the […]