NEWS

In a recent article (Cafepharma.com), it was discussed the findings of a recent study that examined the relationship between surgeons and device reps. The study, which was published in Plos one, found that reps were often an integral part of the surgical team. It also raised concerns about misaligned incentives and the possibility that reps’ relationships […]

Acquisitions are commonly stressful and messy, with lots of disruption both within the acquiring company and also the acquired. There is usually retrenchment, battles for power and much distraction while it gets sorted. A company that seems to do it differently is Stryker (NYSE:SYK). I’ve been impressed for some time how this company approaches growing […]

MARIETTA, GA (PRWEB) AUGUST 02, 2016–Amendia Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of spinal implants, announces the expansion of its state of the art manufacturing facility in Marietta, Georgia. Amendia is one of the few vertically integrated spinal implant companies in the United States and currently has one of the most advanced manufacturing facilities in […]

(realmoney.thestreet.com)–While some analysts see a buying opportunity after Zimmer Biomet’s (ZBH) latest quarterly results, it is the company’s efforts to return to growth that could signal merger-and-acquisition opportunities. The medical-device company is well on track to show a return to growth this year, say Jefferies analysts in a research note Friday. Overall organic revenue growth […]

AKRON, OH–(Marketwired – Jul 26, 2016) – Intellirod Spine, the spinal implant company developing disposable and implantable wireless RFID sensor technology for monitoring spinal rod strains, secured additional equity financing from new and existing investors including the Queen City Angel First Fund V and JumpStart. Funds will be used to reach key milestones toward the […]

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — SI-BONE, Inc., a medical device company that pioneered the use of the iFuse Implant System® (“iFuse”), a triangular-shaped minimally invasive surgical (MIS) device indicated for fusion for certain disorders of the sacroiliac (SI) joint, announced the publication of the 40th peer-reviewed paper on SI joint fusion with […]

(Star Tribune)–Medtronic PLC is preparing to invest another $20 million in Israeli med-tech company Mazor Robotics, which is expected on Tuesday to announce a new robotically assisted spine-surgery system called Mazor X. Analysts say physician interest in robotically assisted surgical tools is steadily growing, and Medtronic seems to be positioning itself to capitalize on the […]

(The Street.com–Read Original Article)— Globus Medical , K2M Group Holdings, NuVasive, Orthofix International, Xtant Medical Holdings and Alphatec are among spine companies that investors should keep tabs as prospective targets or buyers following Zimmer Biomet Holdings’ recent $1 billion deal for LDR Holding, according to health care industry sources. The Zimmer-LDR transaction, announced earlier this month, reaffirms that there continues […]

On June 7th, 2016, Reuters reported on Zimmer BioMet’s recent acquisition of total disc replacement company, LDR. In light of this 1 billion dollar purchase, KICVentures observes a quickly growing interest in motion preservation technologies. According to MedGadget, the global cervical total disc replacement market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 23.1 percent, […]

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — SI-BONE, Inc., a medical device company that pioneered the use of the iFuse Implant System® (“iFuse”), a minimally invasive surgical (MIS) device indicated for fusion for certain disorders of the sacroiliac (SI) joint, announced that Geisinger Health Plan, a commercial health plan covering more than 500,000 lives in […]

KB Medical is proud to announce it has received the CE Mark certificate for its AQrate™ Robotic Assistance System, indicated for precise positioning of surgical instruments and spinal implants during general spinal surgery. The  System is indicated for precise positioning of surgical instruments and spinal implants during general spinal surgery. It may be used in open, […]

MEDICREA,® (Alternext Paris: FR0004178572 – ALMED) the only medical device company offering patient-specific analytical services and custom implant solutions for the treatment of spinal conditions, recently partnered with New Orleans Children’s Hospital orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Andrew G. King, to speak on his successes using Medicrea’s UNiD™ rods for customized spinal surgeries. The former president of […]

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — SI-BONE, Inc., a medical device company that pioneered the use of the iFuse Implant System® (“iFuse”), a minimally invasive surgical (MIS) device indicated for fusion for certain disorders of the sacroiliac (SI) joint, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared a 510(k) to allow […]

SALT LAKE CITY, UT–(Marketwired – Jun 13, 2016) – Amedica Corporation (NASDAQ: AMDA), a company that develops and commercializes silicon nitride ceramics, announced that it has submitted its responses to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in relation to the CASCADE clinical trial. The CASCADE study compared the 24-month outcomes from single-level cervical fusion between […]

MEQUON, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Titan Spine, a medical device surface technology company focused on developing innovative spinal interbody fusion implants, today announced that it is enhancing its spinal device warranty to provide a free replacement if any of the Company’s Endoskeleton® interbody fusion devices delaminate or generate particulate debris during implantation. The amended warranty is a direct […]