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Genesys Spine Reports Record Year for SI Joint Division

The sacroiliac joint division exceeded 2021 sales targets, posting +184% growth vs. 2020.

Nvision Biomedical Launches 3D-Printed Anterior Cervical Plate

Quantum features a nested assembly in which the screw-locking cover is 3D printed as a single unit inside the anterior cervical plate.

Inspan Gains FDA 510(k) Clearance for Interspinous Plate

Inspan received FDA clearance for the Inspan interspinous plate fixation to be used for spinal fusion and spinal stenosis.

NeuroStructures Acquired by Incite Innovations

NeuroStructures manufactures minimally invasive products to treat the cervical and thoracolumbar spine.

VySpine Gains FDA Clearance of VySpan PCT System

VySpan PCT features various screw and hook options, multiple transition rods and crosslink versatility.

NuVasive Gains Clearance for Expanded Use of Attrax Putty

The expanded FDA clearance applies to indications for use with NuVasive's thoracolumbar spinal interbody portfolio.

Spinal Simplicity Granted New Indication for Minuteman Spinal Implants

The device is FDA cleared for lumbar spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, trauma and tumor treatment.

Medacta Launches 360° Anterior and Posterior Cervical Spine Platform

The integrated platform comprises three main components: Mecta-C Stand Alone, M.U.S.T. Mini, and MySpine Cervical.

Coverage Update: SI-BONE iFuse Implants

The policies clarify that only iFuse Transiliac Triangular Implants are covered, and no other products should be used based on published clinical evidence.

Study Results: Inspan Interspinous Lumbar Fixation

Unlike extension block designs, the Inspan device fixates the spine to allow immediate stability, distraction, decompression and fusion.

Spine Wave Launches New Products for the Cervical Spine

The company debuted its Defender ACP and the Stronghold C 3D Titanium Interbody Device featuring TiCell® 3D advanced surface technology.

CoreLink Launches CentraFix Midline Fixation System

The system features modular cobalt chrome tulip heads for intraoperative flexibility and increased visualization in smaller incisions.

Eminent Spine Gains FDA 510(k) for Cervical Standalone System

The system is accompanied by cervical IBFD cages in PEEK, Machined Titanium and 3D Printed Titanium and also an Anterior Cervical Plate.

Medtronic Spine Growth Stymied by COVID Headwinds

The company grew in the low single digits as enabling technology sales and strength in emerging markets helped offset COVID declines.

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First Spinal Case with Amplify Surgical dualPortal Endoscope

dualPortal is a two-portal endoscopic approach designed to allow for a wider array of lumbar spine procedures than the conventional one-portal technique.

SeaSpine Launches the Admiral ACP System

Admiral ACP is designed to be used as fixation for ACDF procedures in conjunction with the company's interbody offerings.

FDA Grants Breakthrough Device Status to Theradaptive

The Osteo-Adapt SP Spinal Fusion implant is indicated for use in transforaminal lumbar interbody spinal fusion.

SI-BONE Achieves Near Universal U.S. Coverage for iFuse

The company grew in the high single digits for 3Q21, driven by an expanding user base and advantageous reimbursement agreements.

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Accelus to Grow via Business Combination

Accelus is focused on the adoption of minimally invasive spinal surgery with implants and a compact precision robotics platform.

ATEC Third Quarter Performance Boosted by EOS Sales

The company grew more than 50% in the third quarter of 2021, driven in part by an $11 million contribution from EOS unit sales.

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HAPPE Spine Closes Series A Capital Raise

HAPPE's orthopedic material platform transforms PEEK into a hydrophilic, bioactive, osteointegrating material.

SeaSpine Launches Mariner MIS Wayfinder

Mariner MIS Wayfinder is a novel, one step, k-wireless screw delivery system for pedicle screw fixation.

Study Results: Centinel Spine’s STALIF Integrated Interbody

Studies indicate that patients receiving STALIF C-Ti implants showed significant improvements in outcome scores with minimal overall complication.

OsteoCentric Technologies Acquires Integrity-SI Fusion System

OsteoCentric will apply UnifiMI (Mechanical Integration) to optimize the stability of the Integrity-SI implant.

SpineGuard Granted New U.S. Patent

SpineGuard is deploying radiation-free real time sensing technology Dynamic Surgical Guidance to secure the placement of implants.

NuVasive Launches Latest Porous PEEK Implant for Posterior Spine

Cohere TLIF-O is a porous PEEK implant for the transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) procedure with a variety of implant sizes.

Intelligent Implants Gains Financing

The company's SmartFuse technology platform was designed to remotely stimulate, control and monitor bone growth.

Full Commercial Launch of SeaSpine NorthStar OCT Posterior Cervical Fixation

NorthStar OCT represents the company's first full commercial introduction of a new posterior cervical system since 2007.

Life Spine Gains FDA 510(k) Clearance for ProLift Micro Expandable Spacer

ProLift micro is designed to support micro invasive procedures ranging from endoscopic TLIFs to MIS TLIFs/PLIFs.

ReVivo Medical Raises $2 Million for FDA Sanctioned Clinical Trial

The 50-patient study will support an application for clearance of anterior cervical plates and interbody cages for commercial use.

SI-BONE Gains Expanded Coverage for iFuse SI Joint Fusion

UnitedHealthcare changed its minimally invasive SI joint fusion policy to exclusively cover SI-BONE's triangular iFuse Implants.

Amber Implants VCFix Granted FDA Breakthrough Designation

VCFix is the first solution to treat vertebral fractures that does not rely on bone cement.

ChoiceSpine Granted FDA Clearance of Triton SI Joint System

The 3D-printed screw is intended for conditions including degenerative sacroiliitis and sacroiliac joint disruption.

Carlsmed Launches aprevo in the U.S.

Spine fusion using Carlsmed's aprevo devices are now eligible for additional reimbursement from CMS and private payors.

Medtronic Expands Minimally Invasive Spine Ecosystem

The portfolio includes spinal implants, biologics, navigation, robotics and AI-powered data for surgeons and patients.

NanoHive Medical Launches Hive Standalone ALIF

Hive is a fixated, Soft Titanium latticed 3D-printed titanium implant system for anterior lumbar interbody fusion.

Nexxt Spine Launches NEXXT MATRIXX Stand-Alone Cervical System

The system features varying pore sizes, the strength and biocompatibility of titanium and a modulus of elasticity comparable to PEEK.

CTL Amedica Launching RODIN Transforaminal Expandable Lumbar Interbody Fusion

RODIN is a horizontally expandable implant that offers one of the smallest collapsed footprints of any expandable on the market.

ATEC Launches InVictus OsseoScrew Expandable Spinal Fixation

The technology is designed to optimize fixation and address the clinical challenge of fixation failure in compromised bone.

Nanovis Launches Nano FortiFix Pedicle Screw

Nano FortiFix is the only nanotechnology designated titanium-surfaced pedicle screw.

Kleiner Device Labs Debuts KG2 Surge Flow-Thru Interbody

KG2 Surge maximizes total bone graft delivery volume and better distributes graft bilaterally into the intervertebral disc space.

Spine Wave Launches the Salvo 5.5/6.0mm Screw

The system is available for procedures performed with 5.5mm and 6.0mm rods, which are the most often used for thoracolumbar spine fixation.

NGMedical Gains FDA 510(k) for AM Titanium Lumbar Interbody BEE PLIF

The BEE PLIF interbody cage has been created to benefit from additive manufacturing features.

Spineology Launches Duo Ti Expandable Interbody Fusion

Duo Ti offers one of the least invasive lateral approaches and mesh technology with OsteoSync Ti porous titanium blocks.

Intelivation Technologies Launches Golden Isles Pedicle Screw

The system provides immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in the lumbar and sacral spine.

Intelivation Technologies Launches Advantage-C PEEK Cervical Interbody

Advantage-C was developed to optimize fusion, while maintaining elasticity that is similar to bone and radiolucency of the cage body.

Precision Spine Launches Dakota ACDF Standalone

Dakota ACDF features a titanium plate polyetheretherketone cage with cortical cancellous screws for maximum support.

Camber Spine Launches SPIRA-P and SPIRA-T Implants

These lumbar interbody fusion devices are indicated to treat Degenerative Disc Disease at one or two contiguous levels from L2-S1.

Clinical Trial: Medtronic Pediatric Spinal Tether

The trial will evaluate the Braive growth modulation system to treat progressive Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Kleiner Device Gains FDA 510(k) for KG2 Interbody System

The KG 2 Surge flow-thru interbody maximizes bone graft delivery volume and distributes graft bilaterally into the intervertebral disc space.

Biedermann Motech Expands MOSS VRS Pedicle Screw Technology

The MOSS VRS Pedicle Screw Platform is now available as a fully modular solution.

CoreLink Passes Entasis SI Joint Fusion Milestone

The Entasis SI Joint Fusion System surpassed 5,000 sacroiliac joint fusion cases. Entasis features stackable guide wires for proximal control.

Spinal Elements Fully Launches Luna XD and Orbit Systems

The products are integrated as the newest technologies in Spinal Elements' MIS Ultra platform of products and procedural solutions.

PainTEQ Acquires Patents for Sacroiliac Joint Procedure

The LinQ process is a minimally invasive, novel procedure designed to help patients suffering from SI joint dysfunction.

First Ex-US Case with Centinel Spine FLX Platform

STALIF C and STALIF M FLX devices are 3D-printed porous titanium Integrated Interbody implants that have been engineered to mimic bone.

Milestone 100th Case with Spinal Elements Sapphire X Anterior Cervical Fixation

The system features integrated instrumentation designed to increase procedural efficiency while reducing procedural steps and complexity.

First U.S. Cases with NGMedical BEE Cervical Interbody

Additively-manufactured BEE features a honeycomb endplate design to reduce the risk of subsidence, while allowing fusion.

Intelivation Technologies Gains FDA 510(k) for Advantage-C

Advantage-C was developed to optimize fusion, while maintaining elasticity that is similar to bone and radiolucency of the cage body.

SeaSpine Announces Initial Launch of Mariner Adult Deformity System

This limited commercial launch adds reduction and correction instrumentation, specialized implant technologies and robust osteotomy tools.

joimax Gains FDA Clearance to Market EndoLIF Delta-Cage and DoubleWedge-Cage

The devices are used for intervertebral body fusion in the lumbar spine for diseases such as degenerative disc disease.

Orthopedic Market Nears Normalization as 2021 Winds Down

The orthopedic market outperformed expectations in the first half of 2021, given gaps in vaccine coverage and the surging delta variant.

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Study Results: PainTEQ LinQ in SI Joint Dysfunction

Results show that posterior SI joint fusion with LinQ has the potential to rescue patients with inadequate relief from previous therapies.

Intelivation Technologies Gains FDA 510(k) for Golden Isles Pedicle Screw

Golden Isles features both standard and reduction tulips, along with a comprehensive set of insertion and reduction instruments.

MiRus Gains FDA 510(k) for IO Expandable Lumbar Interbody

The IO Expandable Lumbar Interbody, powered by the MoRe Expansion Engine, offers the lowest profile interbody on the market.

What Orthopedic Executives Said About 2Q21

Second-quarter commentary from ortho executives focused on acquisitions, knee replacement sales performance and enabling technology's impact.

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Accelus Launches Ultra-Low-Profile FlareHawk7 Expandable Cage

A new 7mm insertion profile and Adaptive Geometry technology are designed to respect patients' anatomy during and after insertion to promote long-term stability.

Limited Commercial Launch of SeaSpine WaveForm A

The 3D-printed implant is designed to balance geometric and manufacturing advancements without compromising clinical requirements.

Auctus Surgical: FDA Breakthrough Device Designation

The designation is a recognition that the Auctus dynamic vertebral body tethering system is unique and will meet a clear clinical need.

Orthofix Benefits from New Products to Offset COVID Impact

In 2Q21, the company grew modestly compared to the same period in 2019 due to newer products like the M-6 disc and FITBONE.

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SI-BONE Takes Cautious View for 2021 Despite Momentum

Despite continued momentum in its underlying growth trajectory for 2Q21, the company is taking a cautious approach to the balance of the year.

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Camber Spine Gains FDA 510(k) for SPIRA-P and SPIRA-T Technologies

These lumbar interbody fusion devices are indicated to treat Degenerative Disc Disease at one or two contiguous levels from L2-S1.

Aurora Spine Gains FDA 510(k) Clearance for DEXA-C Cervical Interbody

The clearance is the first in the world using Aurora's proprietary DEXA Technology for custom made implants based upon matching patient's bone density.

Carlsmed Partners to Study aprevo Spinal Device

The International Spine Study Group Foundation will help collect data on surgical treatment with the personalized interbody device.

NuVasive Launches Modulus ALIF Porous Implant for Anterior Spine Surgery

Modulus ALIF provides implants and instrumentation designed for both supine ALIF and XALIF procedures.

First Implantation of NEXXT MATRIXX Lateral Implant

The NEXXT MATRIXX system is centered on five core pillars for a successful fusion, incorporating an engineered 3D laser-printed titanium implant.

SI-BONE Introduces SI-BONE SImulator for iFuse Training

The platform helps surgeons learn new sacropelvic procedures, sharpen existing surgical skills and prepare for procedures in the comfort of an office.

U.S. Launch of Orthofix 3D-Printed FORZA Ti PLIF Spacer with Nanovate

The titanium lumbar interbody device features an optimized design, porosity and surface that allows bone to grow into and through the spacer.

ZygoFix Obtains CE Mark for zLOCK Spinal Fusion

The miniature 3D-printed implant uses the spine's anatomy for spinal stability, rather than traditional external screw-based stabilization.

Cutting Edge Spine Issued Patent for Tissue Fixation

This patent differentiates Cutting Edge Spine as a provider of 3D printed trabecular screws for orthopedic fixation.

Executives Offer Insight on State and Future of Orthopedic Market and Technology

ORTHOWORLD's OMTEC held a keynote that delved into the state of the orthopedic market and what lies ahead for volumes and technology.

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SpineCraft and WishBone Medical Enter Distribution Agreement

WishBone will distribute SpineCraft's ASTRA Spine Deformity System in several U.S. markets for the pediatric spine deformity segment.

Integrity Implants Receives CE Mark for FlareHawk Expandable Lumbar Interbody Fusion Device

In addition to receiving FDA clearance and CE Mark approval, FlareHawk has also received clearance in Argentina, New Zealand, Taiwan and the UAE.

CoreLink Gains FDA Clearance for F3D Corpectomy System

CoreLink expands 3D printed spine implant portfolio with a wide range of implant size options, intuitive instrumentation and Mimetic Metal technology.

Breakthrough Designation for MIScoli Vertebral Body Tethering

MIScoli is a vertebral body tethering device designed to treat scoliosis in young adolescents.

Regulatory Clearances for NEO Pedicle Screw with BonOs Inject Cement

Neo received 510(k) clearance and approval under the CE Mark for the system plus BonOs Inject cement from OSARTIS in an advanced stage tumor indication.

French National Healthcare System Adopts Exclusive Reimbursement Policy for SI-BONE’s iFuse-3D Implant

This reimbursement decision provides coverage for SI joint fusion procedures exclusively using SI-BONE's patented 3D-printed iFuse-3D Implant.

Tsunami Medical Launches Procida Expandable PLIF Cage

This next-gen device meets with the standards of successfully proven Bone InGrowth Technology.

SeaSpine Launches WaveForm L 3D-Printed Interbody on a Limited Basis

WaveForm L is designed for LLIF and integrates with the entire Regatta NanoMetalene lateral interbody portfolio.

Study Results: Spinal Elements Luna XD Multi-Expandable Interbody

Retrospective analysis of 69 consecutive patients over a 2-year period demonstrated statistically significant improvement in leg/back pain, disability index, etc.

Medtronic Gains FDA Clearance for UNiD Patient-Specific Rods with CD Horizon Solera Voyager and Infinity OCT

The compatibility of Medicrea UNiD Rods with Medtronic's spinal systems supports integration of AI-driven surgical planning, robotic assisted surgery, etc.

Spectrum Spine Acquires Surface Technology for Spinal Trauma

BIOBraille surface technology is exclusively licensed to Spectrum. It integrates prescriptive laser technology and is designed to improve patient outcomes.

Medacta Gains Regulatory Clearances for NextAR Surgical Planning Applications

Medacta's knee, shoulder and spine applications received CE Mark approval, and its shoulder application obtained FDA 510(k) clearance.

OrthoPediatrics Launches RESPONSE Neuromuscular Scoliosis System

Building on the RESPONSE Spine System, RESPONSE NM features implants and instruments that simplify insertion and options to address extreme hyperlordosis.

Tsunami Medical Launches Capri-Z 3D-Printed ACIF Cage with Built-in Fixation

Capri-Z is a 3D-printed ACIF cage featuring a built-in fixation mechanism.

Safe Orthopaedics Gains CE Mark for Hickory Pedicle Screw

Hickory, the latest addition to the SteriSpine PS range, is designed to improve bone anchorage in osteoporotic patients.

FDA Clearance for ChoiceSpine Blackhawk Ti Cervical Spacer

Blackhawk Ti improves and builds upon the already successful original Blackhawk PEEK device with integrated anchor technology.

CUREXO Gains FDA 510(k) Clearance for CUVIS-spine Surgical Robot

Using a high-precision robot arm, CUVIS guides the insertion of a pedicle screw according to the surgery plan.

Regulation Crowdfunding Offering for Kleiner Device Labs

Kleiner has developed the KG1 bone graft delivery tool, and its KG2 Solid State Fusion Cage is in development.

Precision Spine Hits Milestone with Reform Modular Pedicle Screw System

No dissociations to date are reported as the company passes its 30,000th modular pedicle screw implementation.

First Surgical Cases with Life Spine TRULIFT Expandable Spacer System

TRULIFT allows for restoration of anatomical alignment and maintains its length during expansion, offering increased endplate coverage.

ATEC Marks Tenth Consecutive Quarter of Double-Digit Growth in 1Q21

The company grew 45% in 1Q21 despite surgical volume pressure in January and February as ATEC continues to drive conversion and uptake.

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Aurora Spine Launching Study of SiLO SI Fusion System

The company received Institutional Review Board approval for the new multicenter study of SiLO in the U.S.

4WEB Medical Launches Universal Lumbar Spine Plating

The company has also successfully completed initial surgical procedures with its universal lumbar plate.

SI-BONE Rides Record March Revenues for First Quarter Growth

The company realized around 40% of its first-quarter sales in March to overcome COVID and weather-related declines for 1Q21.

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Life Spine Gains FDA 510(k) Clearance for PROLIFT Lateral HELO Fixation

PROLIFT Lateral HELO is an expandable lateral spacer with integrated plating to restore disc height plus additional lateral stabilization.

First U.S. Surgery with Medacta M.U.S.T. LT in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Mainly focused on degenerative spine cases, M.U.S.T. LT expands the benefits of a percutaneous approach in spine deformity, tumors and trauma applications.

EDGe Surgical Granted U.S. Patent for Next-Gen Awl-in-One Tap

Awl-in-One Tap is a single-use spinal surgery instrument with a disposable neuromonitoring EMG system and digital depth measurement built in.

Orthofix Gains FDA Clearance for 3D-Printed FORZA Titanium TLIF Spacer

The system expands the line of PEEK, PTC and now titanium interbody offerings from Orthofix for transforaminal lumbar applications.

8 Orthopedic Companies New On Our Radar

These companies recently received notable FDA 510(k) clearances, funding or launched products and studies. We highlight robotics/digital, spine and orthobiologic applications.

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Spinal Elements Gains FDA Clearance of Lucent 3D-Printed Interbodies

Lucent 3D spinal devices are designed to maximize bone graft volume and contain delivery of graft material.

Limited Commercial Launch of SeaSpine WaveForm TLIF Oblique 3D-Printed Interbody

The 3D-printed WaveForm TLIF Oblique system was designed for both posterior and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion.

First Cases with Globus Medical CREO ONE Robotic Screw

CREO ONE simplifies pedicle preparation while maintaining navigational accuracy and increasing pullout strength by 86% vs. traditional pedicle screws.

Amplify Surgical Announces 1,000th Level Treated with dualX Dual Expanding Interbody Fusion Implant

The company reached the milestone of treating 1,000 spinal levels with the dualX Dual Expanding Interbody Fusion System.

Kuros Biosciences Treats First Patient in Clinical Trial of MagnetOs Putty

Kuros Biosciences treated the first patient in a prospectively designed, randomized controlled U.S. trial named PROOF, comparing MagnetOs Putty to autograft for posterolateral spine fusion. This Level 1 quality trial will be the first such U.S. clinical study of MagnetOs for spinal fusion....

First Clinical Use of Next-Gen Viseon MaxView for Minimally Invasive Oblique Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Viseon MaxView provides high definition, intraoperative visualization of the surgical field on an unobstructed head's up monitor.

Life Spine Announces Preliminary Injunction Prohibiting Sale of Products Found to be Reverse Engineered from ProLift Expandable Cage

The preliminary injunction prevents the marketing and sale of Aegis Spine's AccelFix-XT line of expandable medical devices.

Orthofix Gains FDA Clearance for 3D-Printed CONSTRUX Mini Ti Spacer

Designed with nanoscale surface features, CONSTRUX Mini Ti is Orthofix's first 3D-printed titanium interbody introduced to the market.

NGMedical Receives FDA Clearance for BEE HA Cervical Cage

The BEE HA cervical interbody is made of PEEK-OPTIMA HA Enhanced from Invibio Biomaterial Solutions.

Life Spine Announces Issuance of 200th Patent

Life Spine's IP portfolio comprises over 265 patents and applications with a strong position around expandable technology.

Aurora Spine Gains FDA 510(k) Clearance for APOLLO Anterior Cervical Plate

APOLLO is part of the DEXA portfolio, positioned to reshape the market through patent focused innovation and address the next advancement in spine surgery.

Nexxt Spine Marks 11,000 NEXXT MATRIXX 3D-Printed Titanium Implants Sold

NEXXT MATRIXX implants are designed for varying anatomies and surgical approaches, including Lateral, ALIF and Stand Alone ALIF interbodies.

Fusion Robotics Completes First Spine Procedure

The single-level minimally invasive TLIF included placement of pedicle screw fixation guided by the Fusion Robotics system.

OrthoPediatrics Milestones: Scoliosis Correction, ApiFix Procedure

Over 500 ApiFix scoliosis procedures have been performed at global centers, with long-term clinical follow-up now exceeding nine years.

Life Spine Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance for the PROLIFT Wedge Expandable Spacer System

PROLIFT Wedge Expandable marks the company's 11th expandable 510(k) clearance, including expandable solutions for PLIF, TLIF and LATERAL procedures.

4WEB Medical Receives 510(k) Clearance for Lumbar Plating Solution

The company has procedural-based solutions for Direct Lateral, Anterior-to-Psoas and Prone Lateral approaches to the lumbar spine.

Implanet to Acquire Majority Stake in Orthopaedic & Spine Development

Orthopaedic & Spine Development specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing implants for spine surgery.

Camber Spine Launches Complete OLIF Technique System

The SPIRA-O Open Matrix OLIF System incorporates the company's proprietary open architecture and surface technology.

Spine Wave Launches Stronghold 3D Titanium Interbody Device

Stronghold, featuring TiCell 3D surface technology, is manufactured using a direct metal laser sintering to optimize interface and integration with bone.

7D Surgical Expands Machine-Vision Technology in European Market

7D Surgical launched FLASH Navigation in Germany and Switzerland, with multiple units placed and over 30 spinal procedures completed this year.

ATEC Launches InVictus OCT Posterior Fixation for the Cervical and Thoracic Spine

The introduction completes the InVictus system for spinal applications from occiput to ilium.

SI-BONE Eyes Market Expansion in 2021

The company grew +9% in 2020 despite the pandemic, buoyed by reimbursement wins and an innovative approach to drive surgeon adoption.

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Medacta Debuts MySpine for S2-Alar-Iliac Fixation

MySpine S2AI supports solid pelvis fixation via screws inserted in the second sacral vertebra that protrude through the ala until the ilium walls.

HD LifeSciences Issued New U.S. Patent

The patent relates to a load-bearing low stiffness lattice structure and tailoring these properties to a specific purpose, like 3D-printed titanium cages.

ZygoFix Completes $2 Million Round and Launches Clinical Study

Funds will support further clinical studies, enhancements to the zLOCK miniature screwless implant and regulatory clearance.

SeaSpine Expects 20% Growth in 2021

The company capped 2020 with record revenues in the fourth quarter, and expects that momentum to continue in 2021.

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ATEC Closes Record 2020, Takes Aim at Spine Giants

The company grew +28% in 2020 despite the pandemic and expects to grow another +25% in 2021 as it continues building clinical distinction.

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ALM Ortho Closes Seed Round

The company is scaling to meet demand for additively-manufactured, patient-matched orthopedic devices.

Spinal Elements Relaunching Luna XD and Orbit Systems

The Luna XD multi-expandable lumbar interbody fusion device and Orbit articulating discectomy system are integrated within the MIS Ultra platform.

Osseus Fusion Launches Aries-TC Interbody Fusion Device

Aries devices are constructed from highly porous, 3D-printed titanium using PL3XUS, Osseus' proprietary 3D-printing technology.

SeaSpine Launches Reef TLIF Oblique Interbody System

Reef TO accommodates direct impact insertion and insert-and-rotate techniques and offers a reproducible lumbar interbody solution.

Aurora Spine Launches SiLO Posterior SI Joint Fusion System

The proprietary SiLO Posterior SI Joint Fusion System was designed specifically for posterior sacroiliac joint fusion.

Axis Spine Technologies Completes £2.2 Million Funding Round

Axis is developing next generation anterior spinal technology to provide surgeons with increased correction and alignment options.

Carlsmed Announces First aprevo Spine Procedure

The aprevo device is the first implant to receive both Breakthrough Device Designation and 510(k) market clearance from FDA.

Nexus Spine Launches Novel Spinal Implants

The novel compliant-mechanism based systems include PressON patient-specific fixation and the flexible titanium Tranquil device for interbody fusion.

First Implant of AlloSource AlloWrap Membrane in Clinical Study

First patients are enrolled in AlloSource's study of the amniotic membrane for 2-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.

Spineway Partners with Tsunami Medical for Sale of Interbody Cages

The agreement will allow Spineway to market a line of implants made of laser-sintered titanium using 3D printers.

MiRus Launches Lifetime Limited Warranty for Molybdenum-Rhenium Superalloy Rod

MiRus will offer a lifetime limited warranty covering full replacement of the MoRe Rod and hardware should the MoRe Rod fracture.

Brainlab Loop-X Mobile Imaging Robot and Cirq Robotic Alignment Module for Spine Receive FDA Clearance

Loop-X is the first fully robotic mobile intra-op imaging device on the market, and Cirq Robotic Alignment will be used with Brainlab navigation software.

SeaSpine Announces Limited Commercial Launch of WaveForm TLIF Articulating 3D-Printed Interbody System

SeaSpine commenced limited launch of the WaveForm TA Interbody Implant, the company's first 3D-printed lumbar interbody system.

ReVivo Medical Moves on Clinical Trial for Spinal Products

The 50-patient study will support an application for clearance of anterior cervical plates and interbody cages for commercial use.

First U.S. Cases with Midas Rex Drills, Navigated Disc Prep and Interbodies with Mazor Robot

First minimally invasive procedures occurred using navigated disc prep, interbodies and Midas Rex high speed drills with Mazor Robotic Guidance.

Zimmer Biomet Spins Off Spine to Focus on More Profitable Businesses

Zimmer Biomet announced it will spin off its spine and dental businesses into a new public company while it focuses on priority markets.

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Neo Medical Acquires TriOs Medical, Expands in Germany and U.S.

Neo is leveraging years of collaboration with TriOs Medical to strengthen its position in the German thoracolumbar fixation market.

Zavation Medical Launches LABYRINTH Fully Porous PEEK Cage

This latest addition to Zavation's portfolio includes the first porous endplates integrated through the full cage, a new feature for interbody cages.

Precision Spine Receives FDA 510(K) Clearance for Dakota ACDF Standalone System

The system features a titanium plate PEEK cage with cortical cancellous screws and a large cavity for autogenous bone graft.

NGMedical Granted FDA Clearance for AM Titanium Cervical Interbody BEE

This is NGMedical's first FDA clearance for its spinal devices.

Philips Launches ClarifEye Augmented Reality Surgical Navigation

ClarifEye AR Surgical Navigation is designed to support minimally-invasive spine procedures in the Hybrid Operating Room.

DePuy Synthes Partners with Expanding Innovations for Expandable Cage Distribution

Expanding Innovations' X-Pac Expandable Lumbar Cage augments DePuy Synthes' products to provide a comprehensive procedural solution in lumbar spine segments.

icotec Begins U.S. Launch of BlackArmor Anterior Cervical Plate

icotec's Anterior Cervical Plate is the only 100% nonmetallic and radiolucent ACP with a plate and screws made of Carbon/PEEK available in the U.S.

Inspired Spine Gains FDA Clearance for Trident SI Joint Screw

The system can significantly improve procedure efficiency, resulting in surgery durations less than 15 minutes.

Spinal Elements Gains FDA Clearance of Lucent XP-Curved Expandable TLIF

The device allows for steerable placement of the implant followed by the expansion of the implant's height, once surgically placed.

ChoiceSpine Gains Additional Clearance for Cervical Spacer

The latest 510(k) for the Tiger Shark Cervical Spacer addresses sizes that enhance the ability to treat a wider variety of patient anatomies.

Sacrix Launches New Sacroiliac Joint Fixation

This is the third iteration of the SacroFuse threaded compression device for stabilization of the SI joint for pain relief and fusion.

4Q Preview: Late-Year COVID Surge Cancels Surgeries

The fourth quarter of 2020 brought a dramatic surge in the pandemic that further depressed orthopedic surgical volumes worldwide.

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OrthoPediatrics Expands Network in Europe

OrthoPediatrics broadened its reach in Germany, Austria and Switzerland by converting long-standing distributor partners to sales agencies.

Startup Blue Ocean Spine Gains Investment Backing

Germany-based Blue Ocean is developing ALIF and lateral fusion cages built with additive manufacturing techniques.

ReVivo Medical Concludes Seed Round Financing

The company is developing elastic micro-motion implantable spinal devices.

Life Spine Marks 20,000+ PROLIFT Expandable System Units Sold

The expandable spinal interbody device for minimally invasive PLIF, TLIF and oblique approaches debuted in 2016.

Study Validates NuVasive X360 Approach

The single position circumferential fusion was found to improve operative efficiency and reduce complications vs. traditional circumferential fusion.

ChoiceSpine Achieves Tiger Shark Interbody System Milestone

Tiger Shark is a 3D-printed titanium alloy interbody created with a proprietary organic porous structure called BioBond.

TheraCell Completes First Case with TheraFuze DBF Fiber Bullets in TLIF Cage

This demineralized bone fiber form is designed for minimal access delivery into expandable cages, revisions and other surgical applications.

SI-BONE Gains Another Exclusive iFuse Coverage Policy

Priority Health Michigan became the 36th U.S. payor with an exclusive, positive iFuse coverage policy.

Curiteva Acquires 3D Printer, FossiLabs

FossiLabs is the developer of Fused Filament Fabrication 3D-printed PEEK medical implants.

Aurora Spine Plans Study of ZIP Interspinous Fixation

In 1Q21, Aurora will begin a multicenter study of its ZIP Interspinous Fixation device for the treatment of degenerative disc disease.

Spinal Elements to Acquire Benvenue Medical Assets

In addition to the Luna XD implant and Orbit discectomy systems, Spinal Elements acquired Benvenue Medical's manufacturing production equipment.

First Case with 1-Level Simplify Medical Disc

This is the first implantation of Simplify's Cervical Artificial Disc following 1-level approval from FDA.

Carlsmed Raises $10 Million to Commercialize aprevo Spinal Devices

Carlsmed has developed a digital + surgical planning solution and personalized implants to enable correction of spinal deformity.

Medtronic Gains Clearance for Robotic Guidance Tools

FDA cleared Midas Rex Drills and Navigated Disc Prep and Interbodies for use with the Mazor Robotic Guidance.

icotec Partners with G-21 on VADER Pedicle Screw

The collaboration enables G-21 to distribute their bone cements in conjunction with icotec's VADER Pedicle Screw System in the U.S.

Humana Establishes Exclusive Coverage for iFuse in MIS SI Joint Fusion Procedures

Humana is one of the 5 largest U.S. commercial payors and joins 36 other plans that offer coverage for the triangular iFuse Implant System only.

SeaSpine Gains FDA Clearance for Amended Indication for NanoMetalene Surface Technology

SeaSpine is permitted to describe the surface technology as offering a "microscopic roughened surface with nano-scale features” and amends indications across 12 implant systems.

Spinal Elements’ First Procedure with Sapphire X Anterior Cervical Fixation

The newest product in the MIS Ultra suite of products is aimed at minimizing the unintended consequences of traditional spine surgery.

Amplify Surgical’s First Case with dualX Expanding Interbody

Amplify Surgical's dualX device expands in both width and height providing a stable foundation for spinal fusion.

Carlsmed aprevo Interbody Gains FDA Clearance, Breakthrough Device Designation

FDA has determined that aprevo provides for more effective treatment of an irreversibly debilitating condition than the current standard of care.

SeaSpine Launches Meridian ALIF System with Reef A Interbody

SeaSpine commenced limited commercial launch of the system featuring the Reef A interbody with NanoMetalene surface technology.

Nexxt Spine’s First Case with MATRIXX SA Cervical TL

The system is centered around an engineered 3D laser printed titanium implant with varying pore sizes.

Centinel Spine Achieves FLX Interbody Platform Milestone

The company surpassed 3,500 implantations with its novel FLX technology platform of 3D-Printed Porous-Titanium Interbody Devices.

SeaSpine’s Admiral ACP System in Limited Commercial Launch

Admiral ACP represents next-gen anterior cervical plating, designed to yield an optimal balance among strength, profile and construct rigidity.

Medtronic Expands Robotics Market Share Lead Over Globus

With its renewed focus on winning market share, Medtronic estimates Mazor X placements outpaced Globus Medical's ExcelsiusGPS by a factor of 1.5 in 3Q20.

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NuVasive Unveils C360 Cervical Spine Portfolio

The debut includes commercial launch of the Anterior Cervical Plating system, featuring the thinnest plate on the market at 1.6 mm.

Aurora Spine Debuts Pain Care Division

The division will assist pain management physicians who seek to reduce use of opioids and increasingly use mechanical devices like the ZIP and SiLO.

Spine Wave Upgrades its Leva Interbody Device System

Leva is Spine Wave's all-titanium expandable interbody device designed for lumbar spine fusion procedures performed using TLIF and PLIF approaches.

NuVasive Launches Cohere XLIF Porous PEEK Interbody

The company also launched Cohere XLIF AMS, a low profile anti-migration plate that allows for up to two points of fixation.

Surgalign and Aziyo Biologics Expand Distribution Agreement

The updated agreement expands the availability of ViBone Moldable next generation moldable cellular bone matrix product.

Study Results: Integrity Implants’ FlareHawk Multiplanar Expandable Cage

Results show that FlareHawk delivers favorable fusion and patient outcomes demonstrating conformity to endplate anatomy, with no observed device subsidence.

Curiteva Announces 6 Quarters of Growth and Multiple New Products Launched

Curiteva announced record revenue for 3Q20 with the successful launch of their Prodigy Open and MIS posterior fixation systems.

icotec Gains FDA Clearance for VADER Pedicle System

VADER is designed to restore the integrity of the spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a limited time in patients with advanced stage tumors.

NuVasive Gains FDA Clearance for Thoracolumbar Interbodies

NuVasive's thoracolumbar interbodies are the only implants to be clinically validated in and indicated for the treatment of sagittal deformities.

Astura Medical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance For Dolomite Stand-Alone Anterior Cervical Stabilization System

Astura Medical was granted FDA 510(k) clearance to market the Dolomite Stand-Alone Anterior Cervical Stabilization System. Dolomite is the company's third technology providing a combined interbody and fixation option to receive 510k approval within the last 6 months....

SI-BONE Surges on Reimbursement Wins and Backlogged Procedures

The company grew nearly 26% for 3Q20, driven by continuing favorable coverage policies in the U.S. and backlogged procedures in July.

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Implanet Partners for JAZZ Spinal Product Distribution in Mexico

Novovascular Technologies will market the JAZZ Spine range in the Mexican market, considered a priority by Implanet in its internationalization plan.

VISEON MaxView Camera Launched for Single Position Prone XLIF Surgery

MaxView enables high definition and intraoperative visualization, and easily integrates into spine procedures for enhanced outcomes, safety and efficiency.

Aurora Spine Launches SOLO ALIF Stand-Alone Cage

The SOLO integrated plate and spacer expands the scope of Aurora's 3D-printed spinal fusion portfolio, and has been used in several successful cases.

Spinal Elements Launches Lucent XP Wide Expandable Device for MIS TLIF

The spinal fusion system is the second of several planned line additions to the Lucent XP family of expandable devices.

Globus Rebound Driven by Double-Digit Spinal Implant Growth

The company grew +10% in 3Q20, driven by U.S. spinal implant sales strengthened by new product introductions and robotics pull-through.

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FzioMed Reaches Oxiplex 600K Unit Milestone

Oxiplex absorbable gel is applied to neural tissues following spine surgery, creating a temporary barrier between adjacent tissues.

joimax Partners with Southeast Asia Distributor, Transmedic Group

Transmedic Group, a distributor in Singapore, will represent joimax in Singapore, Hong Kong, the Philippines and Indonesia.

Study Results: DiFusion ZFUZE Biomaterial Beats Titanium

Multiple studies indicate that ZFUZE biomaterial does not illicit a long-term foreign body response compared to titanium and PEEK.

ATEC Launches InVictus MIS Tower for Spinal Fixation

InVictus MIS Tower is the next evolution of InVictus, ATEC's comprehensive spinal fixation platform, engineered to treat a range of pathologies.

Implanet and SeaSpine Gain FDA Clearance of the Mariner Cap System

Mariner Cap was developed to facilitate the treatment of adult degenerative disorders by offering novel stabilization of pedicle screws.

Spine Wave Launches the Salvo 4.75 mm Spine System

Salvo 4.75 mm is offered in titanium with the option of cobalt chromium rods that deliver the rigidity of a traditional larger 5.5 mm titanium rod.

ReVivo Medical Receives 13th Patent

ReVivo Medical is developing elastic micro-motion implantable spinal devices.

First U.S. Clinical Vertebral Fracture Cases with Hyprevention’s V-STRUT

The V-STRUT vertebral implant is indicated for use in the treatment of vertebral fractures due to osteoporosis or bone metastasis.

Genesys Spine Launches 3D-Printed Non-Screw Based Cervical Stand-Alone Cage

The AIS-C 3DP Stand-Alone Cervical Cage is combined with titanium anchors enabling bony fusion and fixation with direct anterior access.

First U.S. Cases with Brainlab’s Cirq Robotic Arm

The robotic arm weighs mounts directly to any standard O.R. table. The surgeon positions the arm to provide a channel for drilling and screw placement.

Medacta Launches M.U.S.T. 2.0 Spinal Instrumentation

Medacta's M.U.S.T. 2.0 instrumentation is designed to simplify degenerative spinal procedures and provide robust instruments for open surgery.

SeaSpine Gains CE Mark for Mariner Outrigger Posterior Fixation

This system offers clinical solutions with diversified implants to support complex revision and extension spine procedures.

CTL Amedica Gains U.S. Patent for Articulating Implant Insertion System

CTL Amedica's newly patented system solves many complex challenges that are associated with traditional transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion.

4WEB Medical Launches Stand-Alone Anterior Lumbar Spine Truss

Consistent with 4WEB's existing portfolio, the ASTS-SA incorporates 4WEB's proprietary Truss Implant Technology.

LifeNet and DePuy Synthes Launch VertiGraft ACIS VG2 Allograft Spacer

VertiGraft ACIS VG2 is the first allograft interbody spacer specifically designed for DePuy Synthes' ACIS instrumentation.

Medtronic Announces the Adaptix Interbody Navigated Titanium Cage

The Adaptix Interbody is the world's first system to combine Titan nanoLOCK™ surface technology and navigation.

Orthofix Launches O-GENESIS Graft Delivery System

The Orthofix O-GENESIS Graft Delivery System features a new hydrated, ready-to-use AlloQuent Structural Allograft Q-PACK.

Stryker Launches Niagara Lateral Access System

Niagara is the latest addition to Stryker's comprehensive minimally invasive portfolio for lateral spine surgery.

ATEC Launches Additions to TLIF Spine Surgical Approach

The procedural solutions includes Sigma TLIF Access, InVictus Modular Fixation and the SafeOp Neural InformatiX System.

Tyber Medical Launches Study for Titanium Integrated Interbody

The PEEK devices offer titanium integration for solid bone formation between the interbody device and surrounding tissues following spinal fusion.

Spineart Conducts Ti-LIFE Animal Study

Ti-LIFE Technology is an enhanced algorithm for additive manufacturing of titanium cages resulting in structures with a bone-like matrix.

ATEC Reaches Milestone Prone Transpsoas Procedures

The approach integrates patient positioning, SIGMA-PTP Access, indication-specific interbody implants and the SafeOp Neural InformatiX System.

Aurora Spine Issued Patent for DEXA Technology

The U.S. patent, "Body Density Scan Result-Matched Orthopedic Implants and Methods of Use,” relates to DEXA technology patient-matched implant technology.

Spineology Duo Postmarket Study Completes Enrollment

The Duo spinal system has demonstrated reduced operative times, shorter hospital stays and improved clinical outcomes vs. traditional lateral surgery.

Stryker Passes Mesa Pedicle Screw Milestone

Stryker has surpassed one million Mesa Pedicle Screw implantations globally since the product's launch in 2006.

Captiva Spine Granted U.S. Patent for Posterior SI Joint Fusion

The patent addresses Quadracentric carpentry which prepares the sacroiliac joint for an easy, repeatable SI joint fusion.

Orthofix Granted Additional FDA Clearance for FIREBIRD SI Fusion

FIREBIRD SI Fusion System is the first 3D-printed titanium bone screw with nanotechnology to compress and stabilize the SI joint during fusion.

SurGenTec Gains FDA Clearance for 3D GraftRasp System, Including Key Spine Indications

3D GraftRasp is the only device to receive FDA clearance for both decortication of bone and the delivery of autograft, allograft or synthetic bone graft.

Hyprevention Raises New Financing to Commercialize Spinal Implant

The financing support plans to commercialize plans for the V-STRUT Vertebral Implant in the U.S. spinal fracture market.

Spinal Elements Files for $100 Million IPO

The company posted 2018 and 2019 revenue of $90.8 million and $95.9 million, respectively, growing +5.6% year over year.

SeaSpine Announces Limited Commercial Launch of WaveForm C 3D-Printed Interbody Implant

WaveForm C is the first of five 3D-printed interbody devices that SeaSpine intends to launch by mid-2021.

WishBone on a Mission to Bridge the Gap in Pediatric Orthopedics

CEO Nick Deeter says that 95% of children continue to receive adult orthopedic products that were never intended for them nor cleared by FDA for use in children. WishBone seeks to change the paradigm of pediatric orthopedics with its child-focused implants and sterile packaged disposable kits.

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Spine Surgeon Reflects on Riding the Elective Surgery Rollercoaster

Eeric Truumees, M.D., First Vice President of NASS' Board of Directors, is optimistic that the online virtual annual meeting event in October will allow attendees to benefit from broader input in smaller doses.

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Orthofix and Neo Medical to Develop Single-Use Spinal Products

The companies will develop single-use instrumentation for cervical spine procedures suitable for acute care hospitals, outpatient hospitals and ASCs.

Life Spine Gains FDA 510(k) for SI Joint Revision, New Claims for SImpact Sacroiliac Joint Fixation System

The new clearance adds a 14.5mm screw to Life Spine's SI fixation portfolio, and also new SImpact claims, indications and lengths have been cleared.

Nexxt Spine Launches Stand Alone Cervical Turn Lock System

The Turn Lock System features the dual functionality of a cervical interbody and anterior plate with an integrated one step turn lock.

Spineology Gains De Novo Grant for OptiMesh Expandable Interbody Fusion

Spineology is preparing for a 1Q21 launch of the OptiLIF lumbar spinal procedure using the OptiMesh device.

CoreLink Launches Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion Instrument Set with 3D Printed Instruments

CoreLink's new OLIF offering includes 3D-printed approach-specific instruments for lower lumbar spine anterolateral access and fusion.

Spine Align Raises $1.75 Million Series Seed Round

The round supports development and FDA 510(k) clearance for the LiveAlign system in 2021. The platform augments surgery with digital feedback.

CTL Amedica to Enter Asian Market with Interbody Fusion Devices

The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration has granted CTL Amedica Corporation a license for three silicon nitride spine products.

MicroPort Orthopedics Focuses on Portfolio Expansion During COVID Slowdown

The company's exposure in global markets caused revenue declines of -24% in 1H20, but MicroPort launched several new products to spur future growth

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CTL Amedica Gains FDA Clearance for MONDRIAN LIF Cage

MONDRIAN LIF features a large graft window, radiographic markers, a self-distracting bullet tip and a bi-convex profile and lateral aperture.

AK Medical Grows Double-Digits in China

The company grew in the high single digits for 1H20 as it benefited from provincial procurement tenders and the acquisition of Libeier.

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Full Launch of SeaSpine Shoreline RT® Cervical Interbody Implant System

Using NanoMetalene Technology, Reef Topography and a TruProfile plating system, Shoreline RT provides complete intraoperative choices for spinal fusion.

Wenzel Spine Acquires Statera Spine

Statera Spine offers pre-operative diagnostics and quantitative data software to inform treatment decisions for spine patients.

Zavation Medical Launches Titanium/PEEK Posterior LEIF Cage

The LEIF (Lateral Expandable Interbody Fusion) cage is designed for use in the lumbar spine as a spinal fusion procedure.

SIGNUS Medizintechnik Reports First JASPIS ST Surgery in Australia

The JASPIS ST spinal disc replacement has been developed specifically for the requirements of anterior cervical vertebral fusion.

SI-BONE Gains Exclusive, Positive iFuse Coverage Decision by Medica

Thirty-five payors in the U.S. now cover the iFuse sacroiliac joint fusion device exclusively.

Xtant Medical Launches Matriform Si for Spinal Fusion

The company announced the U.S. commercial launch of the Matriform Si, a silicated synthetic bone graft substitute designed and cleared for spinal fusion.

Atlas Spine Launches HiJAK SA Expandable Cervical Stand-Alone Interbody System

The HiJAK SA Expandable Cervical Stand-Alone Interbody system is the company's second first-to-market expandable system in just 18 months.

Aurora Spine Patent for Patient-Matched Interbody Implant Technology

The patent will support spinal implants that match the patient's specific bone density based on a DEXA Scan/T-score allowing for the best bone fusion.

HD LifeSciences Passes Milestone of 2,500 HIVE Interbody Implantations

Over 2,500 HIVE Soft Titanium interbody devices have been implanted since the company formed in 2017.

Innovasis Gains FDA 510(k) for Interbody Fusion Devices with HAnano Surface Technology

The company is growing its hydroxyapatite spine portfolio with first to market HAnano Surface modified 3D-printed IBF titanium implants.

SeaSpine Explorer TO Expandable Interbody in Limited Launch

The spinal interbody offers both parallel and lordotic expansion options to fit patient anatomy, as well as surgeon preference.

ATEC Hits Seventh Double-Digit Growth Quarter in a Row

The company earned its seventh consecutive double-digit growth quarter in 2Q20 as it continued to drive clinical distinction and surgeon adoption.

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PainTEQ Begins Novel Biomechanical Study on SI Joint Fusion

Data captured from the study will advance research in the treatment of sacroiliac joint dysfunction using a novel therapeutic device.

Life Spine Gains FDA 510(k) for the PLATEAU-X Ti Lateral Lumbar Spacer

The PLATEAU-X Ti Lateral Lumbar Spacer enables surgeons to effectively provide anterior column support through a lateral approach.

SeaSpine Outperforms Peers but Tempers Expectations

The company's sales accelerated through 2Q20 and grew in the high single digits in July, but it cautioned that the new patient pipeline could slow in 2H20.

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LES Spine Innovations Launches A-CIFT SoloFuse HYPER-LORDOTIC Implant

Co-developed with Sagitechnology, A-CIFT is the first ever HA impregnated standalone cervical cage for greater sagittal correction.

Safe Orthopaedics Gains FDA 510(k) for Next-Gen SteriSpine PS

The acceleration of outpatient spine surgeries in ASCs represents a new business opportunity for Safe Orthopaedics in the U.S.

Globus Medical’s Growth Continues to Outpace Peers

The company exited 2Q20 with double-digit growth that accelerated to the mid-teens in July as new products and competitive rep hiring drove share gains.

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NuVasive Does Not Expect Full Recovery in 2020

The company believes patient backlogs contributed significantly to volume acceleration observed in 2Q20, while new patient volumes remain depressed.

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WishBone Medical Acquires Spine Technologies from Back 2 Basics and Orbbo

WishBone acquired assets of Back 2 Basics Direct and Orbbö, companies focused on R&D and commercialization of implants and instruments for spinal fusion.

Life Spine Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance for the PLATEAU-A Ti Anterior Lumbar Spacer System

The device joins the DYNA-LINK Titanium Stand-Alone ALIF Spacer and SENTRY ALIF Plating System, expanding the ALIF portfolio.

SI-BONE Churns Through Procedure Backlog in 2Q

The company exited June 2020 with revenues up +42% compared to the prior year as it benefitted from a backlog of procedures rescheduled in March and April.

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Amplify Surgical Reaches Milestone of 500 Levels Treated with dualX Expanding Interbody Fusion

The titanium dualX devices expand in both width and height, and are implanted in LLIF, PLIF and TLIF procedures.

OrthoPediatrics Achieves 500th Case with FIREFLY Pedicle Screw Navigation Guides

FIREFLY uses artificial intelligence-driven presurgical planning to optimize size and trajectory of pedicle screws when performing complex procedures.

Study Results: Neo Medical Pedicle Screws Reduce O.R. Time and Costs

Studies indicate that the controlled fixation platform significantly decreased expenses for processing and rates of contaminated instruments.

Zavation Launches Z-Span Expandable Anterior and Lateral Lumbar Plates

The design helps eliminate the need to try several plates to best match each patient's anatomy, leading to a more efficient surgery.

WishBone Medical Wins Vizient Contract for Pediatric Solutions

The U.S. agreement provides anatomically appropriate orthopedic solutions for the spine and extremities to surgeons caring for children.

CoreLink Launches Tiger MIS Extended Tab Pedicle Screw

The system integrates with the standard tower-based Tiger MIS System with polyaxial, extended tab pedicle screws in various lengths and diameters.

Inspired Spine Debuts Trident Sacroiliac Joint Fusion

Trident is designed to significantly improve procedure efficiency, resulting in surgery durations of under 15 minutes long.

Implanet JAZZ Cap Patented in Japan

JAZZ Cap pedicle screw fixation technology is now protected in the United States, Europe and Japan. JAZZ Cap is CE Mark approved and FDA 510(k) cleared.

KAHTNU Surgical Gains $2 Million in Funding

The company also partnered with Ortho Consulting Group to establish and support KAHTNU Surgical sales channels outside the U.S.

Spine Wave Launches Tempest Allograft Bone Matrix

The limited market release of Tempest Allograft Bone Matrix marks Spine Wave's entry into the spinal biologics market.

ulrich medical USA Launches Momentum Posterior Spinal Fixation

The rod-screw system includes polyaxial, reduction, and iliac screws, and is compatible with ulrich medical USA's neon3 Universal OCT Spinal Stabilization.

Spineart Reaches Definitive Agreement to Acquire Meditech Spine

Spineart has distributed Meditech Spine's products in the U.S. since 2019. This is Spineart's first U.S. acquisition.

Life Spine Initiates PROLIFT Lateral Expandable Outcomes Study

This is one of eight active studies underway to research the safety and efficacy of Life Spine's products.

HAPPE Spine Gains Additional U.S. Patent

The patent claims provide broad protections for material and manufacturing that support fully porous, bioactive polyetheretherketone technology.

Spinal Elements Gains FDA Clearance of Sapphire X Anterior Cervical Fixation

While MIS procedures typically focus on incision size, MIS Ultra considers post-op implications such as disruption of skeletal and muscle tissue.

CoreLink Gains FDA Clearance of Stand-Alone Cervical System

F3D-C2 features the only 3D-printed technology with both a trabecular structure and directional support lattices.

SeaSpine Launches Mariner MIS and Outrigger Fixation

Combined with Midline and Adult Open systems, Mariner offers one product platform to perform open, MIS, hybrid, revision and adjacent segment procedures.

Orthofix Gains FDA Clearance for FIREBIRD SI Fusion

The 3D-printed bone screw is designed to relieve pain from sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

Xenco Launches CancelleX Titanium Foam Spine Implants

CancelleX bio-inspired spinal implants are the first injection-molded titanium foam implants for spine surgery pre-attached to disposable instruments.

Pantheon Surgical Acquires Blue Topaz, CompresSIve Technology

Pantheon Surgical acquired the technology from Osseus Fusion Systems, which will continue to distribute the Blue Topaz/CompresSIve system.

Carlsmed Raises Funds to Support aprevo System

The financing supports clinical launch of the aprevo system, which makes surgical plans and devices tailored to the needs of each patient.

SeaSpine Launches NorthStar OCT and Cervical Facet Fusion Systems

SeaSpine announced limited commercial launches and completion of initial surgeries with the NorthStar OCT and Cervical Facet Fusion systems.

joimax Partners with Distributor JAPAN MEDICALNEXT

JMC, located in Osaka, Japan, distributes orthopedic products with application in sports medicine, joint replacement, fracture fixation, etc.

NuVasive Launches Reline 3D for Pediatric Deformity

Reline 3D is designed to simplify spinal deformity procedures by allowing surgeons to drive simultaneous, three-dimensional correction.

icotec Gains Clearances for KONG VBR Spinal Systems

KONG-TL and KONG-C, featuring Titaniumcoating (Ti-iT®), received FDA 510(k) clearance in the U.S. and CE Mark approval in Europe.

Spinal Elements Introduces the MIS Ultra Platform of Products and Procedures

The MIS Ultra™ platform of products and procedures is designed to optimize spinal fixation and restoration and minimize unintended consequences of surgery.

Zavation Medical Launches Cortical Screw

The device is designed to achieve greater cortical bone purchase with a smaller midline incision when using Cortical Bone Trajectory.

Providence Medical Enrolls in FUSE IDE Study

FUSE is designed to demonstrate superiority of Circumferential Cervical Fusion vs. traditional ACDF in patients at high risk for nonunion or revisions.

MiRus Shares First Clinical Use of 3DR Printed Lumbar Interbody Fusion

The 3DR Printed Lumbar Interbody Fusion System is designed with a randomized lattice structure that mimics the organic structure of bone.

Augmedics xvision Used in First U.S. Spinal Fusion

Surgeons used the augmented reality system to visualize anatomy with simulated “x-ray vision” and to accurately guide instruments and implants.

4WEB Medical Gains FDA Clearance for Stand-Alone Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

The company is expanding its Anterior Spine Truss System with the addition of integrated fixation.

OrthoPediatrics Launches ApiFix Deformity Correction

ApiFix provides options for the minimally invasive treatment of progressive adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in the U.S.

Precision Spine Launches Reform Ti Modular Pedicle Screw

The system offers options of increased flexibility, versatility and visibility in degenerative and trauma spinal procedures.

BRICON and PINA Medizintechnik to Merge

The companies' portfolios of cervical and lumbar spinal products are complementary. BRICON is based in Germany and PINA in Switzerland.

Patient Confidence Improving but Situation Remains Fluid

Patient sentiment and confidence will play a key role in the COVID-19 orthopedic procedure recovery. What can we learn about patients from the data?

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SI-BONE’s iFuse SI Fusion Implant Covered by Aetna

The positive coverage policy further validates acceptance of iFuse as a treatment option for patients with chronic sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

Medacta Announces First Surgery with Mecta-C Stand Alone Device and New Registrations

Mecta-C Stand Alone has also obtained CE Mark approval in Australia, and will soon be launched there and select areas in Europe.

Nexxt Spine Gains FDA Clearance for ALIF and Lateral Systems

ALIF launches August 2020 and Lateral in September 2020. An integrated plate system is slated for for each product in 4Q.

Life Spine’s First Cases with DYNA-LINK Ti Stand-Alone ALIF Spacer

DYNA-LINK Ti features the company's proprietary OSSEO-LOC™ surface technology and large, open graft windows.

Axis Spine Gains FDA Clearance for Axis-ALIF

Axis has developed a platform technology of build in situ modular cages as an alternative to conventional designs.

Zavation Medical Launches eZspand Expandable Cage

The lumbar interbody fusion device offers continual expansion to optimize the fit for each patient.

Precision Spine Launches the Reform Ti HA Coated Pedicle Screw

The system's screws feature a titanium tulip and a triple lead thread to offer strength and stability to all thoracolumbar constructs.

Neo Medical Raises Funding for Growth in Spinal Fusion

Neo Medical has developed a universal surgical platform, including five instruments and fourteen implants covering most spine indications.

Precision Spine Launches Slimplicity HP Anterior Cervical Plate

Precision Spine commenced U.S. launch of the Slimplicity® HP Anterior Cervical Plating (ACP) System, which accommodates diverse patient anatomies and pathologies with low profile constrained, semi-constrained or hybrid constructs....

NuVasive in Strong Position to Weather the COVID-19 Storm

NuVasive suffered modest impact from COVID-19 in 1Q20 and expects severe reductions in 2Q. However, the company is using its strong cash position to push forward with product development.

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Camber Spine Launches New Anterior Cervical Plates

The SPIRA-C Standalone Integrated Interbody and the FORTICO Anterior Cervical Plate are FDA 510(k)-cleared and ready for U.S. launch.

COVID-19 Derails SI-BONE’s Record Procedure Trajectory in 1Q20

The company grew in the low double digits in 1Q20 but was on pace for record procedure volumes before COVID-19 impacted the U.S. orthopedic market in mid-March.

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NuVasive Expands Advanced Materials Science Implant Portfolio

The AMS implant portfolio includes proprietary surface and structural technologies to enhance biomechanical properties of materials for spine procedures.

Precision Spine Launches ShurFit 2C Interbody Systems

ShurFit 2C features a coating of titanium and hydroxyapatite to help increase durability support fixation during biologic fusion.

Life Spine Gains FDA Clearance for Additions to ARx

The clearance addresses implant and instrument additions to the system. ARx is Life Spine's fourth 510(k) clearance in 2020 with 92 total since inception.

Nanovis Awarded FDA Clearance for Nano FortiFix Pedicle Screw

This is the first pedicle screw system with a Nanotechnology designation and osteoblast/stem cell data comparing performance to other surface types.

Atlas Spine Gains FDA Clearance for Expandable Stand-Alone Cervical Interbody

HiJAK SA joins first-to-market HiJAK AC and the V3 segmental plating system as the latest technology in Atlas Spine's disruptive design portfolio.

Spineway Signs Exclusive Contract with MURANAKA Medical Instruments

With this agreement, Spineway can deploy its implants in one of the largest markets in spine and accelerate its sales with higher added value.

Life Spine PROLIFT Lateral Fixated System Gains FDA Clearance

The system is complemented by Life Spine's full Lateral portfolio including the CENTRIC® Plier Style Retractor and Lateral Disc Prep.

Precision Spine Launches Reform MC Posterior Lumbar Fusion System

The Reform MC is a top-loading, multiple component, posterior spinal fixation system with cannulated pedicle screws, straight and lordotic rods and locking cap screws.

DePuy Synthes Down 7.5%, Bracing For More Extreme Declines

DePuy Synthes declined 7.5% in 1Q20 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the worst expected to come in 2Q as procedures are deferred en masse.

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Hyprevention Receives FDA Clearance for V-STRUT Vertebral Implant

With the V-STRUT system, two PEEK polymer implants are inserted in the vertebral body through the pedicles and combined with PMMA bone cement to treat VCFs.

Signus Medizintechnik Gains CE Mark for BIG ST ALIF Cage

Signus Medizintechnik announced CE Mark approval for the BIG® ST ALIF Cage and JASPIS® ST Cervical Cage, additions to the company's Structural Titanum portfolio of 3D-printed cages.

Precision Spine Launches Reform Ti Titanium Pedicle Screw

Precision Spine globally launched the Reform® Ti Titanium Pedicle Screw for degenerative and trauma spine procedures.

NuVasive Issues Field Safety Notice for MAGEC System

NuVasive voluntarily issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice in the U.K. and Ireland to address concerns identified by The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency over continued use of the MAGEC device for the treatment of scoliosis.

Nexxt Spine Launches Nexxt Matrixx Corpectomy

Nexxt Spine received FDA 510(k) clearance of the Nexxt Matrixx® Corpectomy System, and commenced product launch.

Safe Orthopaedics Gains Japan Approval of Next-Gen SteriSpine PS

Safe Orthopaedics received regulatory approval of SteriSpine™ PS 2nd Generation in Japan.

OrthoPediatrics Gains Expanded Indications for RESPONSE Scoliosis System

OrthoPediatrics was granted FDA 510(k) clearance to expand indications for the RESPONSE™ Scoliosis System to include neuromuscular implants.

Safe Orthopaedics’ Key Patents Confirmed in Europe

The European Patent Office confirmed the strength of certain of Safe Orthopaedics' patents following an opposition procedure by Neo Medical.

Alpha Launch of ChoiceSpine’s RAVEN Lateral Lumbar Plate

ChoiceSpine commenced alpha release of the RAVEN™ Lateral Lumbar Plate.

Precision Spine Launches SureLOK MIS 3L Percutaneous Screw

Precision Spine commenced U.S. launch of the SureLOK™ MIS 3L Percutaneous Screw.

SI-BONE Double Digit Growth Fueled by Reimbursement Wins

Driven by additional favorable reimbursement decisions from payers and an expanding sales force, SI-BONE grew 22% in 2019.

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NuVasive Attrax Putty Study Results

Study results support the use of NuVasive's Attrax® Putty as a standalone bone graft substitute for autograft in instrumented thoracolumbar posterolateral lumbar fusion.

ATEC Outperforms Expectations With 24% Growth In 2019

With 12 new product launches and improvement across all major growth metrics, ATEC drove 24% growth in 2019 as it continues to reinvent itself.

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Genesys Spine Reports Record Year for SI Joint Division

Nvision Biomedical Launches 3D-Printed Anterior Cervical Plate

Inspan Gains FDA 510(k) Clearance for Interspinous Plate

NeuroStructures Acquired by Incite Innovations

VySpine Gains FDA Clearance of VySpan PCT System

NuVasive Gains Clearance for Expanded Use of Attrax Putty

Spinal Simplicity Granted New Indication for Minuteman Spinal Implants

Medacta Launches 360° Anterior and Posterior Cervical Spine Platform

Coverage Update: SI-BONE iFuse Implants

Study Results: Inspan Interspinous Lumbar Fixation

Spine Wave Launches New Products for the Cervical Spine

CoreLink Launches CentraFix Midline Fixation System

Eminent Spine Gains FDA 510(k) for Cervical Standalone System

Medtronic Spine Growth Stymied by COVID Headwinds

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First Spinal Case with Amplify Surgical dualPortal Endoscope

SeaSpine Launches the Admiral ACP System

FDA Grants Breakthrough Device Status to Theradaptive

SI-BONE Achieves Near Universal U.S. Coverage for iFuse

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Accelus to Grow via Business Combination

ATEC Third Quarter Performance Boosted by EOS Sales

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HAPPE Spine Closes Series A Capital Raise

SeaSpine Launches Mariner MIS Wayfinder

Study Results: Centinel Spine’s STALIF Integrated Interbody

OsteoCentric Technologies Acquires Integrity-SI Fusion System

SpineGuard Granted New U.S. Patent

NuVasive Launches Latest Porous PEEK Implant for Posterior Spine

Intelligent Implants Gains Financing

Full Commercial Launch of SeaSpine NorthStar OCT Posterior Cervical Fixation

Life Spine Gains FDA 510(k) Clearance for ProLift Micro Expandable ...

ReVivo Medical Raises $2 Million for FDA Sanctioned Clinical Trial

SI-BONE Gains Expanded Coverage for iFuse SI Joint Fusion

Amber Implants VCFix Granted FDA Breakthrough Designation

ChoiceSpine Granted FDA Clearance of Triton SI Joint System

Carlsmed Launches aprevo in the U.S.

Medtronic Expands Minimally Invasive Spine Ecosystem

NanoHive Medical Launches Hive Standalone ALIF

Nexxt Spine Launches NEXXT MATRIXX Stand-Alone Cervical System

CTL Amedica Launching RODIN Transforaminal Expandable Lumbar Interbody Fusion

ATEC Launches InVictus OsseoScrew Expandable Spinal Fixation

Nanovis Launches Nano FortiFix Pedicle Screw

Kleiner Device Labs Debuts KG2 Surge Flow-Thru Interbody

Spine Wave Launches the Salvo 5.5/6.0mm Screw

NGMedical Gains FDA 510(k) for AM Titanium Lumbar Interbody BEE ...

Spineology Launches Duo Ti Expandable Interbody Fusion

Intelivation Technologies Launches Golden Isles Pedicle Screw

Intelivation Technologies Launches Advantage-C PEEK Cervical Interbody

Precision Spine Launches Dakota ACDF Standalone

Camber Spine Launches SPIRA-P and SPIRA-T Implants

Clinical Trial: Medtronic Pediatric Spinal Tether

Kleiner Device Gains FDA 510(k) for KG2 Interbody System

Biedermann Motech Expands MOSS VRS Pedicle Screw Technology

CoreLink Passes Entasis SI Joint Fusion Milestone

Spinal Elements Fully Launches Luna XD and Orbit Systems

PainTEQ Acquires Patents for Sacroiliac Joint Procedure

First Ex-US Case with Centinel Spine FLX Platform

Milestone 100th Case with Spinal Elements Sapphire X Anterior Cervical ...

First U.S. Cases with NGMedical BEE Cervical Interbody

Intelivation Technologies Gains FDA 510(k) for Advantage-C

SeaSpine Announces Initial Launch of Mariner Adult Deformity System

joimax Gains FDA Clearance to Market EndoLIF Delta-Cage and DoubleWedge-Cage

Orthopedic Market Nears Normalization as 2021 Winds Down

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Study Results: PainTEQ LinQ in SI Joint Dysfunction

Intelivation Technologies Gains FDA 510(k) for Golden Isles Pedicle Screw

MiRus Gains FDA 510(k) for IO Expandable Lumbar Interbody

What Orthopedic Executives Said About 2Q21

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Accelus Launches Ultra-Low-Profile FlareHawk7 Expandable Cage

Limited Commercial Launch of SeaSpine WaveForm A

Auctus Surgical: FDA Breakthrough Device Designation

Orthofix Benefits from New Products to Offset COVID Impact

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SI-BONE Takes Cautious View for 2021 Despite Momentum

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Camber Spine Gains FDA 510(k) for SPIRA-P and SPIRA-T Technologies