Julie A. Vetalice, Author at ORTHOWORLD

Growth Strategies in Action: Leaders in Spine

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

Spineart Secures Investment

Investments The Numbers

Spineart secured a 30MM (~US $33MM) investment. Proceeds will support sales, geographical expansion in markets such as the U.S. and Europe and product development.

Sep 20, 2016

Zimmer Biomet Launches VANGUARD Individualized Design Knee

Joint Replacement ORTHOFLASH

Zimmer Biomet launched the Vanguard® Individualized Design total knee construct, offering two individual polyethylene bearings with different articulations to support a patient-specific fit.

Sep 20, 2016

First Surgery with Band-LOK Pedicle-Sparing Polyester Band Technology

ORTHOFLASH Spine

Band-LOK announced completion of the first spinal surgery using its pedicle-sparing polyester band technology.

Sep 20, 2016

First Clinical Uses of Integra LifeScience’s Cadence Total Ankle in Europe

Joint Replacement ORTHOFLASH

Integra LifeSciences announced successful completion of initial procedures using the Cadence™ Total Ankle in Europe.

Sep 20, 2016

Life Spine Receives FDA Clearance of PRO-LINK Ti Standalone Cervical Spacer

ORTHOFLASH Spine

Life Spine received FDA 510(k) clearance to market the PRO-LINK® Ti Standalone Cervical Spacer. Full launch is scheduled for the end of 4Q16.

Sep 20, 2016

OSTEOGROW Research Update

Orthobiologics ORTHOFLASH

OSTEOGROW, an EU-funded collaborative research project, is investigating a new bone regeneration therapy based on autologous blood + BMP-6 for use in applications requiring partial bone replacement, without the need for secondary interventions.

Sep 19, 2016

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