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PARIS &SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SpineGuard (FR0011464452 – ALSGD), an innovative company that designs, develops and markets disposable medical devices intended to make spine surgery safer, has announced the completion of an additional equity round of €0.9 million.This brings the fresh equity funds raised in the second quarter to €2.8 million made up of equity rounds in […]

CHARLESTON, S.C., & MISGAV, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ApiFix® Ltd. announced today that the company’s ApiFix® system has now been used to correct scoliosis in 50 adolescents since the system was approved for marketing in Europe. ApiFix® is a commercial-stage company that has developed theCE-marked ApiFix® System — a non-fusion minimally invasive treatment alternative for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis […]

Selling three spinal implant companies for $200 million just wasn’t enough for Randy Theken.So he started three new companies, hired 25 people and bought a 3-D printer that can make things out of titanium.Now he’s about to start building a highly automated manufacturing plant in Akron. Read more »

Selling three spinal implant companies for $200 million just wasn’t enough for Randy Theken.So he started three new companies, hired 25 people and bought a 3-D printer that can make things out of titanium.Now he’s about to start building a highly automated manufacturing plant in Akron. Read more »

PLAINSBORO, N.J., June 9, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:IART) today announced that the Board of Directors of Integra has approved the separation of SeaSpine Holdings Corporation (“SeaSpine”) from Integra in the form of a tax-free dividend involving the distribution of all outstanding shares of SeaSpine common stock to holders of Integra […]

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The German company joimax®, developer of technologies and training methods for minimally invasive endoscopic spinal surgery, today announced it will introduce the company’s new iLESSYS® Delta system to the market at the 66th Annual Meeting of the German Society of Neurosurgery (DGNC) taking place in Karlsruhe, Germany from June 7-10. iLESSYS Delta, an […]

Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) June 03, 2015–Intelligent Implant Systems, LLC is pleased to announce the issuance of US Patent No. 9,044,273, underpinning the Revolution™ Spinal System. Revolution™ is based on improving the thoraco-lumbar spinal fusion implant procedure by eliminating complicated reusable non-sterile instrument trays and replacing them with one easy-to-use disposable instrument tray.  The implants, designed […]

Medtronic PLC reported a net loss of $1 million in its first combined quarter with Covidien, largely related to $ 880 million in charges for the Covidien acquisition and a $329 million expense from the resolution of a tax dispute with the Internal Revenue Service. Read more »

NEW YORK, June 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Centinel Spine, Inc. (Centinel Spine), the pioneer of spinal Stand-Alone, No-Profile®, Integrated Interbody™ devices has now implanted 20,000 STALIF C cervical Integrated Interbody devices. The STALF C device is implanted during cervical fusion procedures to treat degenerative spinal disorders. “This is an important milestone for Centinel Spine and […]

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Benvenue Medical, Inc., a developer of minimally invasive solutions for spine repair, today announced that the Kiva® VCF Treatment System, a novel implant for treating vertebral compression fractures (VCFs), resulted in substantial cost and resource savings in the hospital setting over balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) — the current standard of care — in […]

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Benvenue Medical, Inc., a developer of minimally invasive solutions for spine repair, today announced that the Kiva® VCF Treatment System, a novel implant for treating vertebral compression fractures (VCFs), resulted in substantial cost and resource savings in the hospital setting over balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) — the current standard of care — in […]

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — SI-BONE, Inc., a medical device company that pioneered the use of the iFuse Implant System, a minimally invasive surgical (MIS) device indicated for fusion for certain disorders of the sacroiliac (SI) joint, announced today that Laura Francis has joined the company as chief financial officer effective immediately. […]

SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwired – May 26, 2015) – NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA) (“NuVasive” or the “Company”), a leading medical device company focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions, today announced that Gregory T. Lucier has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Lucier, who has been serving as Interim Chief Executive […]

Thornton Cleveleys (UK), May 21, 2015 – China’s largest manufacturer of implants and related surgical instruments for traumatology and spine surgery, Weigao Orthopaedic Device, is offering a spinal stabilisation system called “Tulip”, which uses semi-rigid rods made from PEEK-OPTIMA® to bridge the gap between rigid and dynamic systems. The system is indicated when one to […]

TUTTLINGEN, Germany, May 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ –For the first time a patient with a degenerative cervical spine problem has been treated with an anatomically adapted 3D printed titanium fusion implant.The operation was planned and executed by Uwe Spetzger, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery of the Klinikum Karlsruhe in Germany. He is the […]

Bordeaux, Boston, May 19, 2015 – IMPLANET (Euronext: IMPL, FR0010458729, PEA-PME eligible), a medical technology company specializing in vertebral and knee-surgery implants, todayannounces that it has obtained regulatory clearance from the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to market its 3.5 mm, 4.0 mm, 4.5 mm and 6 mm JAZZ rods in the United States and […]

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) May 19, 2015–According to a recently published report by iData Research (http://www.idataresearch.com), the use of navigation systems for spinal surgeries is expected to increase as technological innovations improve imaging modalities and navigation software. These improvements will expand the application of these systems to a wider range of spinal procedures, resulting in overall […]

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) May 19, 2015–According to a recently published report by iData Research (http://www.idataresearch.com), the use of navigation systems for spinal surgeries is expected to increase as technological innovations improve imaging modalities and navigation software. These improvements will expand the application of these systems to a wider range of spinal procedures, resulting in overall […]

LEWISVILLE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Orthofix International N.V. (NASDAQ:OFIX) (the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”), a diversified, global medical device company focused on developing and delivering innovative repair and regenerative solutions to the spine and orthopedic markets, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015. First Quarter Summary Net sales were $89.8 million. […]

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) May 11, 2015–According to a recently published report by iData Research (http://www.idataresearch.com), the orthopedic stem cell market was the fastest growing orthopedic biomaterial segment in the US. It aims to provide greater osteoinductive and osteogenesis properties compared to other bone grafts, therefore improving bone repair. These stem cells are currently only being […]

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) May 11, 2015–According to a recently published report by iData Research (http://www.idataresearch.com), the orthopedic stem cell market was the fastest growing orthopedic biomaterial segment in the US. It aims to provide greater osteoinductive and osteogenesis properties compared to other bone grafts, therefore improving bone repair. These stem cells are currently only being […]

TowerLOX ™ Spinal System provides simple and intuitive function in a cannulated pedicle screw system. The smooth and reliable integration of the tower system allows for enhanced control of rod delivery, even in the most challenging anatomical situations. The TowerLOX™ system is a cannulated pedicle screw, tower and rod delivery system. It is complemented with […]

The Telluride MIS Spinal Fixation System has been specifically designed for surgeons who want maximized surgical control with reduced tissue trauma and a more rapid recovery for their patients. A minimally invasive (MIS) posterior thoracolumbar pedicle screw fixation system, the Telluride System uses a muscle sparing (vs. muscle spearing) technique for reduced patient pain and […]

The Tiger® MIS is an Intuitive and simple instrumentation for quick and easy back table assembly. It has a 360 degree locking connection between extension tower and screw for a secure connection, an Intuitive and effective compression/distraction device and an Internal Rod Reduction Option.The cannulated screws options are: Poly-axial, uni-planar, fracture and mono-axial  with 5.5mm-10.5mm […]

Amedica is growing its unique line of silicon nitride implants at about 40%/year because of superior properties over competing implant materials. The global addressable market is estimated to be $38.Read more »

“K2M’s strong revenue growth in the first quarter of 2015 is a result of our continued focus on introducing innovative spinal products to meet the needs of our surgeon customers around the World,” said President and Chief Executive Officer, Eric Major. “We achieved 19.3% total revenue growth this quarter, driven by strong performance in both […]