DePuy’s new VIPER Cortical Fix Fenestrated Screw features a cortical thread designed to increase resistance to pull-out forces by doubling the number of screw-to-bone contact points.
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DePuy Spine Launches New Neuromuscular Scoliosis System
DePuy Spine, Inc. has this week announced the launch of the EXPEDIUM® Neuromuscular System, a new modular system designed to help surgeons address spinal and pelvic deformity in patients with neuromuscular scoliosis.
TranS1 Announces Launch of Minimally Invasive Lateral Access Fusion System
Lumbar Spine Specialist TranS1 Inc.has announced the launch of its new lateral access fusion system for interbody fusions.
International Sales Growth Means Exactech Q3 Revenue Up 13%
US sales down, International Sales well up for the quarter as Exactech sees overall sales revenue growth for the quarter of 13% year on year.
Ascendx Spine™ Appoints Pilar Debelius-Kinsey As Sales And Marketing Manager, Europe
Vertebral Compression Fracture Specialist Ascendx Spine™, has appointed Maria Pilar Debelius-Kinsey as Sales and Marketing Manager, Europe, effective immediately.
Jail For Ex-Synthes Pair
Former Synthes executives Michael Huggins and Thomas Higgins were sentenced Monday to nine months in prison with three months probation and a $100,000 fine for illegal promotion of Norian products.
Stryker Plans To Axe 5% Of Workforce And Make $100Million Annual Productivity Gain
Stryker has announced its intention to implement focused workforce reductions of approximately 5% of its global workforce and other restructuring activities that are anticipated to reduce annual pre-tax operating costs by over $100 million beginning in 2013.
Retrospective Study Shows New Device Significantly Reduces Blood Loss and Transfusions in Adolescent Scoliosis Corrective Surgery
New study demonstrates the effectiveness of the Aquamantys(R) System in limiting blood loss and reducing transfusions during spinal corrective surgery.
NICE recognises the clinical potential of the EOS 2D/3D imaging system, encouraging use in the specialist research setting
UK’s NICE has published diagnostic guidance encouraging the use of the EOS 2D/3D imaging system in specialist research settings.
NASS 2011 held in Chicago this week.
This week has seen the 26th meeting of the North American Spins Society Meeting in Chicago.
Researcher Reports Raised Cancer Risk for Medtronic’s Infuse
Researcher’s findings on BMPs, reflected a 2.5 times greater risk of developing cancer one year after the product was used and a five times greater risk after three years.
Medtronic Announces Global Launch of the T2 Altitude™ Expandable Corpectomy Device
Medtronic’s latest advancement in expandable cage technology for surgeons, hospitals and patients
Medtronic Introduces New Procedure for Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion
Medtronic introduces a midline laminectomy approach for Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion.
Tissuemed’s core technology granted US patent
UK-based adhesive surgical sealant film manufacturer Tissuemed has been granted a US patent for a key component of its underlying technology.
TranS1 face subpoena in fraud probe
The federal Dept. of Health & Human Services issues a subpoena to TranS1 Inc., seeking documents in its probe of alleged health care fraud and false claims by the spine surgery firm.
Market news:10% Annual Growth projected for Spinal Fusion Devices through 2017
By 2017, the global spinal fusion market is expected to hit $11.7 billion.