Kalamazoo, Michigan, Sept. 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stryker (NYSE: SYK) announced today a definitive agreement to acquire Mobius Imaging, LLC, a leader in point-of-care imaging technology, and its sister company, GYS Tech, LLC (DBA Cardan Robotics), in an all cash transaction of approximately $370 million upfront and up to $130 million of contingent payments […]
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Ozop Surgical Corp. Announces Addition of Spine Industry Veteran to Lead its Sales Team
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, Sept. 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NEWMEDIAWIRE — Ozop Surgical Corp. (OTCQB: OZSC), a provider of premium surgical devices in the rapidly growing field of minimally invasive spine surgery (“Ozop” or the “Company”), today announced that Nick Ansari has joined the senior management team as Executive Vice President of Sales […]
NeuroStructures Inc. Announces a Manufacturing & Distribution Collaboration with the Pinnacle Spine Group
Neurostructures is very pleased with the new collaboration with Pinnacle Spine. This new partnership accelerates NeuroStructures long term strategy to enter the lateral access spine procedure market. NeuroStructures can now immediately present a full complement of innovative and unique procedural solutions for the lateral access approach for spine surgery. This solution is now available for […]
Diener Implants appoints René Pröll as Managing Director
TUTTLINGEN, GERMANY (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 03, 2019–DIENER IMPLANTS GmbH, a contract manufacturer for medical devices, appointed René Pröll as Managing Director of the company. He joins Diener Implants after almost 15 years at Paradigm Spine, a medical device company specialized in motion preserving spinal implants that has been acquired by RTI Surgical Holdings, Inc. earlier this […]
Nexxt Spine Increases NEXXT MATRIXX® Offerings with Lordotic TLIF Oblique. Leading spinal solutions company continues to respond to industry demand
August 28, 2019- Noblesville, IN- Nexxt Spine LLC, a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of innovative spinal solutions, is proud to release their Lordotic TLIF Oblique interbody into the market.Meticulously designed, Nexxt Spine’s newest creation is ready to take on transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), the most frequently performed procedure in the field. Derived […]
The robotic surgery devices market is expected to grow at a CAGR of about 17% during the period 2018-2024
NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ –According to Reportlinker, The robotic surgery devices market is expected to grow at a CAGR of about 17% during the period 2018–2024. The increased usage of robotic surgery platforms for orthopedic surgeries is likely to influence the growth of the robotic surgery devices market. These platforms are highly used for several […]
Why the Sacroiliac Joint Fusion market will reach US$ 360 million by 2024?Which are the 23 Key products?
According to MarketWatch, over the next five years the MIS Sacroiliac Joint Fusion market will register a 15.5% CAGR in terms of revenue, the global market size will reach US$ 360 million by 2024, from US$ 150 million in 2019. According to iData Research the U.S. minimally invasive spinal implants market is expected to increase […]
First Spine Surgeries Using The MoRe® Superalloy
ATLANTA, Aug. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — MiRus announces successful spine surgeries at several centers across the country using the MoRe® superalloy. MiRus had received FDA 510(k) clearance for the MoRe® based Europa™ Pedicle Screw System earlier this year. MoRe®, a proprietary molybdenum rhenium superalloy for medical implants, provides an unprecedented combination of strength, ductility, durability, and biological safety. The […]
Innovative Surgical Robotics Technologies for Spine Surgery to Become the Standard, Not the Exception
JUPITER, FLA. (PRWEB) AUGUST 29, 2019–Advancements with Ted Danson announced today that it will focus on a breakthrough spinal robotics platform in an upcoming episode, which is scheduled to broadcast 1Q/2020. Check local listings for more information. This segment will explore the design, development, and commercialization of cost-effective robotic surgical solutions for the treatment of […]
4WEB Medical Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of its Cervical Stand-Alone Interbody Fusion Device
DALLAS, Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — 4WEB Medical, an orthopedic device company focused on developing innovative implants utilizing its proprietary Truss Implant Technology™, announced today that the company has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its Cervical Spine Truss System-Stand Alone (CSTS-SA) Interbody Fusion Device. Consistent with 4WEB’s existing product portfolio, CSTS-SA has […]
Life Spine Announces Expansion of International Sales to Thirty Countries Worldwide
HUNTLEY, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Life Spine, a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders, announced that it is now selling its Micro Invasive suite of products in thirty countries worldwide. New customers in Vietnam and South America have recently begun purchasing products from Life Spine’s broad product […]
Medtronic Announces Planned Leadership Succession
DUBLIN, Aug. 28, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced that Omar Ishrak, Medtronic’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), has announced his intention to retire as CEO on April 26, 2020, following the end of the company’s current fiscal year. As a result, the Medtronic Board of Directors announced key leadership appointments […]
NuVasive Announces Jerome Bettis, NFL Pro Football Hall of Famer, as Brand Ambassador
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally integrated solutions, today announced Jerome Bettis, NFL Pro Football Hall of Famer and 2006 Super Bowl champion, will serve as a Company brand ambassador. The former Pittsburg Steelers running […]
ApiFix Receives FDA Approval to Commercialize MID-C System for Motion-Preserving Deformity Treatment of Progressive Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adolescents
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ApiFix Ltd., a leading motion-preservation scoliosis correction company, today announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) via a Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE) to market the Minimally Invasive Deformity Correction (MID-C) system for the treatment of progressive adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). AIS is the most common type of […]
Alphatec Announces Favorable Judgment in NuVasive v. Miles Lawsuit
CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 27, 2019 (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 the Delaware Chancery Court entered summary judgment in favor of its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Pat Miles, terminating all non-competition and employee […]
Ozop Surgical Corp. Announces Exclusive License Agreement with Spinal Resources Inc. for Spinal Implants
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, Aug. 26, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NEWMEDIAWIRE – Ozop Surgical Corp. (OTCQB: OZSC), a provider of premium surgical devices in the rapidly growing field of minimally invasive spine surgery (“Ozop” or the “Company”), today announced that it has entered into an Exclusive License Agreement (the “License Agreement”) with Spinal Resources, […]
Nocimed Announces Publication of Using Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy to Identify Painful Lumbar Discs in the European Spine Journal
SAN MATEO, CALIF. (PRWEB) AUGUST 23, 2019–Nocimed, the leader in the adjunct diagnosis of degenerative disc disease (DDD) pain, has published a peer-reviewed paper in the European Spine Journal (ESJ) that studies the improvement in chronic low back pain patient outcomes with NociScan. NociScan is a non-invasive diagnostic test that measures the potential causes of […]
SurGenTec® Announces FDA Clearance for Neurostimulation with ALARA™ Access Needle Kit
BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SurGenTec, a privately held spine and orthopedic technology company, announced today it has received FDA clearance for a neurostimulation indication for their ALARA Neuro Access Needle Kit. The ALARA system is used for targeting and assisting in cannulating a pedicle. Targeting needles are generally the first instrument used to perforate the pedicle […]
Centinel Spine® Announces First Use of the Expanded prodisc® C Family of Devices in US Clinical Study
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Centinel Spine, LLC, the largest privately-held spine company focused on anterior column reconstruction, today announced that the first implantation took place in an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) study monitored by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The two-level IDE clinical trial is a prospective, randomized, multi-centered clinical study […]
Intellirod Spine: Launching iLink® Wearable Sensor
AKRON, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Surgeons prescribing spinal braces for trauma, post spine surgery or back pain are often wondering whether their patients are using them as prescribed. The same goes for patients who are prescribed pediatric scoliosis braces, which should be worn for 14 or more hours per day to be effective. Intellirod Spine is today announcing […]
Cutting Edge Spine Announces FDA 510(K) Clearance of its EVOL-SI Joint Fusion System; Bringing Novel Super Hydrophilic Nano-technology to the Sacral-iliac Fixation Market
WAXHAW, N.C. (PRWEB) AUGUST 20, 2019–Cutting Edge Spine, a leader in the organic development and commercialization of bioactive technologies for the spine, today announced the 510(K) clearance of its novel SI joint fusion system, the EVOL-SI. The EVOL-SI features a unique surface modification that is proven to improve osseointegration through superior hydrophilicity and optimized surface […]
Medtronic Reports First Quarter Financial Results
DUBLIN, Aug. 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced financial results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2020, which ended July 26, 2019. The company reported first quarter worldwide revenue of $7.493 billion, an increase of 1.5 percent as reported or 3.5 percent on a constant currency basis, which adjusts for […]
NuVasive Expands its Advanced Materials Science™ Portfolio to Offer Porous Titanium Spine Implants for all TLIF Procedures
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 20, 2019 /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 Modulus® TLIF-A, a porous titanium spine implant engineered for the transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) procedure. This offering completes the Company’s Advanced Materials Science™ (AMS) portfolio […]
Intralink-Spine, Inc. Expands Clinical Studies in Australia
LEXINGTON, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intralink-Spine, Inc. (ILS) announces the expansion of clinical trials in Australia for their patented medical device for the treatment of low back pain, called Réjuve™. “We’re pleased that Dr. Rosenberg and his staff are participating in the GEMS clinical study for low back pain,” says Lyle Hawkins, CEO, of Intralink-Spine, Inc. “The Réjuve treatment has […]
Life Spine Announces Initial Cases With Narrow Width Offerings of the PROLIFT® Expandable Spacer System
HUNTLEY, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Life Spine, a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders, announced initial surgeries and multiple cases with the new narrow width offerings of the PROLIFT Expandable Spacer System. “I am very pleased with the new width additions to the PROLIFT Expandable Spacer System […]
Zimmer Biomet’s Innovative Treatment for Young Patients with Scoliosis Receives FDA Approval
WARSAW, Ind., Aug. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for The Tether™ for treatment of scoliosis, providing a fusion-less alternative for young patients requiring surgery. The current surgical treatment for scoliosis is an invasive operation involving large incisions, extensive soft […]
Five-Year FDA IDE Trial Outcomes Show a Higher Safety Profile and Greater Effectiveness at Preserving Range of Motion for the activL® Artificial Disc Compared to Previous Generation Lumbar Discs
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., Aug. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC, a leader in lumbar motion preservation technology, today announced the e-publication of the “Five-year results of a randomized controlled trial for lumbar artificial discs in single level degenerative disc disease” in Spine. The five-year study reports the outcomes of 261 patients at five […]