LYON, France & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Medicrea Group (Euronext Growth Paris: FR0004178572 – ALMED), pioneering the convergence of healthcare IT and next-generation, outcome-centered device design and manufacturing with UNiD™ Adaptive Spine Intelligence (“ASI”) technology, announces that on Wednesday, November 8th, 2017, Medicrea USA, Inc., filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the […]
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Is the Lumbar Total Disc Replacement (TDR) Back? Learn about the 10 most relevant Lumbar Artificial Discs
The lumbar artificial disc (LAD) market has experienced significantly lower procedural growth than other market segments as a result of a lack in clinical efficacy data and poor reimbursement. In 2014, the reimbursement environment severely limited the number of LAD procedures performed. However, reimbursement policies are expected to change because Medicare and other organizations are considering […]
Medical Device Sales Reps in the Operating Room: An Asset or a Liability?
November 1, 2017 (mddionline.com)–In this age of rapidly developing technologies, medical device sales representatives fill a unique role. In the business of surgery, sales reps not only deliver medical devices to hospitals as needed, but they ensure that surgical teams know precisely when and how a device and its components are to be used. Often knowing […]
New Studies Look At Cost And Benefits Of Robotic Surgery
As robotics in medicine becomes more widely adopted, two new studies look at the cost and advantages and disadvantages of robotic surgery versus freehand surgery. University of Stanford researchers conducted a multiyear analysis and study with 24,000 patients with kidney cancer who needed laparoscopic surgery to remove a patient’s kidney indicated that the two approaches had comparable patient outcomes and […]
Surgeon sues J&J’s DePuy in royalties dispute
OCTOBER 31, 2017 (massdevice.com)–A surgeon who helped Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) subsidiary DePuy Synthes Spine develop instruments and implants for spine procedures wants a Massachusetts federal court to overturn an arbitrator’s ruling that the company doesn’t owe royalties on the products, according to a lawsuit filed last week in the Bay State. Dr. Carl Lauryssen and his company, Jordan […]
Exactech to be acquired by private equity firm
(Gainesville.com)–After 21 years as a public company, Exactech, a Gainesville-based medical device company, announced Monday it agreed to be acquired by TPG Capital, a global private equity platform of alternative asset firm TPG — making it private. Exactech’s board of directors approved the agreement, which says TPG Capital will acquire all common stock shares of […]
VEXIM to be Acquired by Stryker Corporation
BALMA, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News:Stryker Corporation, a global leading medical technology company, acquired on October 24th, 2017 a majority of the share capital and voting rights of VEXIM, a medical device company specializing in the minimally invasive treatment of vertebral fractures listed on Euronext Growth (FR0011072602 – ALVXM). Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) has indirectly acquired 4,115,151 VEXIM […]
In’Tech Medical Acquires Pyxidis, Manufacturer of Surgical Cases and Trays for the Medical Device Industry
MEMPHIS, TENN. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 24, 2017–In’Tech Medical SAS (http://www.intech-medical.com), the leading Contract Manufacturer of surgical instruments in Orthopedics, announced that it has acquired Pyxidis SA., a reputable French-based manufacturer of customized sterilization cases and trays for surgical Instruments. With over 40 years of experience and presence worldwide, Pyxidis is renowned for its total commitment to building medical […]
Will the Latest Smith & Nephew Rumor Actually Pan Out?
It must be that time of year.Wall Street is once again abuzz with speculation of a potential Smith & Nephew takeout. Deal rumors have swirled around the London-based medical device firm for years, this time fueled by CEO Olivier Bohoun’s retirement plans, coupled with unconfirmed reports that activist investor Elliott Management Corp. has taken a stake […]
Alphatec Denounces “Baseless” NuVasive Complaint
CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 11, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATEC), a provider of innovative spine surgery solutions with a mission to improve patient lives through the relentless pursuit of superior outcomes, released a statement in response to a recent complaint filed by NuVasive, Inc. (Nasdaq:NUVA) against Patrick S. Miles, Alphatec’s recently appointed Executive […]
Nuvasive Files Lawsuit Against Patrick S. Miles To Protect Corporate Assets And Stakeholders’ Interests
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), a leading medical device company focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions, today announced that it has filed a lawsuit in the Delaware Chancery Court against Patrick S. Miles, former vice chairman of the Company and a member of NuVasive’s Board of Directors. The lawsuit asserts […]
Globus Medical Announces First Spine Surgeries Using ExcelsiusGPS™
AUDUBON, Pa., Oct. 10, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE:GMED), a leading musculoskeletal solutions company, today announced the first spine surgeries using ExcelsiusGPS™, a revolutionary robotic guidance and navigation system. Surgeries using ExcelsiusGPS™ were performed last week at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland and St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, […]
Expandable interbody cages: Are they here to stay? Learn about the 27 most relevant devices
Will Expandable interbody cages succeed in the spinal market? According to many surgeons and many of the Spinal companies, these new devices may help surgeons improve efficiency in the operating room and increase patient safety during TLIF, PLIF and even Lateral cages procedures. These advantages are the following: Expandable interbody cages allow to the surgeon to […]
Spineguard Reports €6.0m Revenue and 13% Growth for the 9 Months of 2017, US Third-Quarter Growth of 23% cc
PARIS & SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: SpineGuard (Paris:ALSGD) (FR0011464452 – ALSGD), an innovative company that designs, develops, and markets disposable medical devices intended to make spine surgery safer, announced today that its 9 months revenue grew to €6.0 million, a 13% increase compared with the same period in 2016. Stéphane Bette, CEO and co-founder of […]
K2M Group Holdings, Inc. President & Chief Executive Officer Eric Major Elected Chairman of the Board of Directors
LEESBURG, Va., Oct. 04, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K2M Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTWO) (the “Company” or “K2M”), a global leader of complex spine and minimally invasive solutions focused on achieving three-dimensional Total Body Balance™, today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Eric Major has been elected Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Major […]
ChoiceSpine™ Granted FDA Clearance for 3D Printed Vertebral Body Replacement Device
KNOXVILLE, TN (PRWEB) OCTOBER 04, 2017-ChoiceSpine LP, a privately-held spinal device manufacturer based in Knoxville, TN, announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market HAWKEYE Ti, a 3D Printed Titanium Vertebral Body Replacement (VBR) device. “Additive manufacturing techniques create intricate three-dimensional implants, layer by layer, allowing a […]
4WEB Medical Announces Launch of Next Generation Anterior Spine Truss System
DALLAS, Oct. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — 4WEB Medical, the industry leader in 3D printed implant technology, has announced the launch of its next generation interbody fusion product line for anterior lumbar spine procedures. The new release of the Anterior Spine Truss System recently received FDA clearance for several impactful line extensions along with some key new indications for […]
Nexxt Spine Announces FDA Clearance for the NEXXT MATRIXX™ System
NOBLESVILLE, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nexxt Spine, LLC, a medical device company focused on designing, manufacturing, and distributing innovative spinal solutions, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the NEXXT MATRIXX™ System. The NEXXT MATRIXX™ System of 3D printed porous titanium leverages Nexxt generation technology to create […]
Zimmer Biomet Announces U.S. Launch of Avenue® T TLIF Cage with Integrated VerteBRIDGE® Plating
WARSAW, Ind., Oct. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, today announced it is officially launching in the United States the Avenue® T TLIF Cage. Avenue T advances posterior lumbar cage technology by incorporating VerteBRIDGE® plating, which facilitates simplified cage insertion and zero-profile, intradiscal fixation through a direct, minimally invasive surgical […]
Medicrea Presents Patient-Specific UNiD™ Rod Clinical Results Showing Very Significant Reduction in Rod Breakage
LYON, France & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Medicrea Group (Euronext Growth Paris: FR0004178572 – ALMED), pioneering the convergence of healthcare IT and next-generation, outcome-centered device design and manufacturing with UNiD™ ASI technology, announced today the results of a new White Paper titled Patient-Specific Rods show a reduction in rod breakage incidence. The paper shows that, relative to […]
Alphatec Accelerates Business Transformation with Additional Spine-Experienced Leadership Appointments
CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 02, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATEC), a provider of innovative spine surgery solutions with a mission to improve patient lives through the relentless pursuit of superior outcomes, announced that Patrick Miles has been appointed as Executive Chairman and Quentin Blackford as a member of the Board, effective today. Miles […]
Europe Spinal Implants Market is Projected to Reach US$ 3 Billion by 2024
According to the new report published by Market Research Engine, the Europe Spinal Implants Market is expected to exceed more than US$ 3.8 Billion by 2024 at a CAGR of 5.7% in the given forecast period. Related to their new publication titled as “Europe Spinal Implants Market By Product Analysis (Cervical Fusion Devices, Spine Biologics, Non-fusion […]
Centinel Spine Enters into Asset Purchase Agreement for ProDisc Total Disc Replacement Portfolio
Centinel Spine has entered into an asset purchase agreement for the worldwide assets of the prodisc® Total Disc Replacement portfolio from DePuy Synthes Spine, which includes prodisc C and prodisc L. This agreement complements Centinel Spine’s current spinal implant portfolio of cutting edge technology for anterior column support of the spine from cervical to lumbar, which […]
NuVasive Announces Acquisition Of Vertera Spine
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), a leading medical device company focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions, today announced the acquisition of Vertera Spine, a privately-held medical device company developing and commercializing highly innovative interbody implants for spinal fusion using patented porous polyetheretherketone (PEEK) technology. Terms of the […]
Globus Medical Appoints David M. Demski as CEO
AUDUBON, Penn., Aug. 29, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE:GMED), a leading musculoskeletal solutions company, today announced that, the Board of Directors has named David M. Demski as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Demski will report to David C. Paul, the Company’s founder, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Executive […]
Globus Medical acquires robotic surgical KB Medical
Globus Medical (NYSE:GMED) said today it acquired Swiss robotic developer KB Medical, and released 2nd quarter earnings that beat The Streets earnings per share expectations, but fell short of sales expectations. The company said it closed the acquisition of KB Medical during its 2nd quarter, and that the buy would help expand its imaging, navigation […]
LongueVue Capital, in Partnership with Management, Completes Investment in Zavation Medical Products, LLC
New Orleans, Louisiana – July 25, 2017 – LongueVue Capital (“LVC”) is pleased to announce it has partnered with management to acquire Zavation Medical Products (“Zavation” or the “Company”) and provide capital for growth. Zavation is a designer and manufacturer of high quality spinal implants, instruments, and biologics. Zavation expands LVC’s healthcare portfolio and is […]