Julie A. Vetalice, Author at ORTHOWORLD

ulrich medical USA Launches uCerv Titanium Cervical Interbody System

ulrich medical USA commenced U.S. launch of the uCerv® titanium spinal implant, an adjunct to its PEEK-based uCerv system for ACDF procedures.

Sep 26, 2016

joimax Announces Release of the First Endoscopic AMA CPT Code

ORTHOFLASH Spine

joimax’s TESSYS® transforaminal and iLESSYS® interlaminar procedures are fully covered in the U.S. following release of a new CPT 2017 Codebook by the American Medical Association.

Sep 26, 2016

Spineology Expands Relationship with Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation

Company Updates Competitive Landscape

The Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation is now sole tissue provider for Spineology’s allograft product lines, including the newly-launched Incite™ Cortical Fiber bone graft.

Sep 23, 2016

Tinavi Medical to Distribute Spineway Devices in China

Company Updates Competitive Landscape

Spineway signed a 5-year agreement with TINAVI Medical for distribution of spinal implants and instruments in China. TINAVI’s TiRobot™ is reported to be the only surgical robot capable of addressing surgery on all spinal regions.

Sep 23, 2016

Growth Strategies in Action: Leaders in Spine

Market Analysis The Numbers

In observing the lineup of spine revenue over $100 million halfway through the year, NuVasive stands at the forefront of growth while pure-play companies like Globus and K2M are outperforming their diversified peers in the field.

Sep 23, 2016

Spine Company 510(k)s from 1H16: Newcomers Aren’t All at NASS

Company Updates Competitive Landscape

In 1H16, 21 companies received their first orthopaedic-related 510(k). Of these, ten were bestowed for spinal products. Of those ten companies, only four are slated to appear on the NASS floor this year.

Sep 23, 2016

K2M Expands MESA Platform with FDA Clearance for Growing Spine Application

ORTHOFLASH Spine

K2M received FDA 510(k) clearance for components for the MESA® Spinal System, supporting use as part of a growing rod construct to accommodate growth in patients under 10 years old.

Sep 21, 2016

Study Results from Inspired Spine’s MIS Direct Thoracic Interbody Fusion Procedure

ORTHOFLASH Spine

Study results indicate that the minimally invasive direct thoracic interbody fusion or MIS-DTIF approach, offered by Inspired Spine, was shown to alleviate back pain in patients with degenerative disc disease or herniation.

Sep 21, 2016