RTI Surgical Launches 3D-Printed Polymer Interbody: Fortilink-C
RTI Surgical launched its first device featuring TETRAfuse® 3D-printed polymer material: the Fortilink®-C IBF system. Oct 25, 2017
Studies Indicate 5-Fold Reduction in Surgical Complications with Mazor Core Technology
Interim study results demonstrated that surgeries performed with Mazor Robotics’ Renaissance Guidance System yielded a 5-fold reduction in surgical complications and a 7-fold reduction in revisions vs. freehand-based, minimally invasive lumbar fusion. Oct 25, 2017
ChoiceSpine Receives FDA Clearance for Blackhawk Interbody Fusion Device
ChoiceSpine received FDA 510(k) clearance to market Blackhawkâ„¢, an integrated, self-locking anterior cervical fusion device. Oct 25, 2017
Stryker Acquiring Vexim and SpineJack VCF Implant
Stryker acquired Vexim, developer of the SpineJack® expandable vertebral compression fracture implant, for ~US $191.0MM. The transaction is expected to close in 4Q17. Oct 25, 2017
Mizuho OSI Launches Positioning System for Spine Procedures
Mizuho OSI launched Levó, a head positioning system for use in all spine procedures—from cervical to sacrum. Oct 25, 2017
K2M, Brainlab to Collaborate on Spinal Navigation
K2M and Brainlab will partner to commercialize and co-market future navigated K2M spinal systems for open and MIS procedures. Oct 25, 2017
LifeNet Debuts PliaFix Strip Allograft
LifeNet Health introduced PliaFX® Strip allograft, comprising 100% cortical bone fibers, to be available in 1H18. Oct 25, 2017
Relievant Medsystems Launches INTRACEPT Clinical Study
Relievant Medsystems enrolled the first patient in INTRACEPT, a clinical trial comparing nerve ablation to conservative care to treat chronic low back pain. Oct 25, 2017
VGI Medical Enters Lateral Spine Market
VGI Medical commenced commercial launch of the VerteLP® Lateral Interbody Fusion system. Oct 24, 2017
Completion of Initial Spinal Jaxx Surgeries
NeuroPro Spinal Jaxx announced completion of the first commercial surgeries with the Spinal Jaxx expandable lumbar interbody fusion device. Oct 24, 2017
