G Surgical Announces FDA Clearance and Launch of the MARKSMAN MIS® Spine System

 

G Surgical, a privately held medical device company offering innovative spinal implants, announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration to market their MARKSMAN MIS® Spine System.

Don Grafton, President and CEO of G Surgical, comments, “We are excited to strengthen our portfolio by introducing the MARKSMAN MIS® Pedicle Screw Spine System. G Surgical has led the way in providing surgeons with the highest quality surgical solutions while maintaining cost effectiveness for cervical and lumbar fusions.”

G Surgical was founded in G Surgical was founded in 2009 by Don Grafton. G Surgical provides world class spinal products with headquarters in the United States and with offices in Thailand and Malaysia. G Surgical’s culture and experienced team allows us to respond swiftly to customer needs and places G Surgical in the forefront to strategically compete in a changing market environment.  More information can be found at www.gsurgical.com.

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Company Contact: James Thomas, Director of Sales and Marketing for G Surgical (512) 968-5000 jthomas@gsurgical.com

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Global Sports Medicine Devices Market 2016: Hand-Wrist, Shoulders, Ankle-Foot, Knee, Back-Spine

Deerfield Beach, FL — (SBWIRE) — 09/22/2016 — Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention and treatment of injuries incurred during sports activities, exercises or physical fitness training.Sports medicine devices therefore, include a wide range of products utilized for the prevention, recovery and cure of injuries related to the above physical activities. These injuries consist of fractures, sprains, soft tissue damage, joint dislocation, strain and musculoskeletal injuries. The increased global adoption of western sports has given rise to injuries that drive the market for sports medicine devices. Additionally, the growing demand for outpatient, minimally invasive surgeries, the growing awareness regarding the maintenance of an active lifestyle and the changing reimbursement landscape for innovative surgical technologies are key factors contributing to the growth of the sports medicine devices market.

On the other hand, the lack of trained professionals for sports medicine and the exorbitant price of certain devices and products serve to hinder market growth. Nevertheless, a general apprehension of the benefits of sports medicine devices- made possible through training programs and market penetration, and expansion in emerging countries of the Asia-Pacific region present key opportunities for the growth of this market. Technological advancements and the discovery of novel technologies are principle strategies followed by major players in this market. The key companies profiled in this report are Arthrocare Corporation, Biomet, Inc., Arthrex, Inc., Cayenne Medical Inc, Breg Inc., Zimmer Inc., Wright Medical Group Inc., Smith & Nephew Inc., Mueller Sports Medicine, Inc., and FH Orthopedics Inc. amongst others.

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The global sports medicine market is segmented into product type, application area and geography. On the basis of product type the market is segmented into orthopedic and support and recovery products. Orthopedic products include arthroscopy devices, fracture repair devices, artificial joint implants, orthobiologics and prosthesis. Support and recovery products include surgical equipment, compression clothing, support devices, tapes, bandages and others. Arthroscopy devices dominate the market due to their joint-related issues. Fracture repair devices and artificial joint implants are also gaining ground due to the rising incidence of fractures and growing demand for joint replacements.

On the basis of application, the market is segmented into Hand-wrist, Shoulders, Ankle-foot, Arm-elbow, Knee, Back-spine and Hip-groin. Shoulder and Knee treatment generated the highest revenue as most sports injuries are knee-related. Furthermore, the increasing number of age-related complications caused by diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis is also fueling market growth.

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Extensive analyses of the factors that drive and limit the growth of the global sports medicine market are provided.

Deep dive analysis of segments such as product type and applications provide insights that would enable companies to gain competitive edge.

In-depth analysis of various regions would enable an understanding of the trends in various regions so that companies can make region specific plans.

The competitive landscape section lists the market shares of major leaders within the global sports medicine market along with the key strategies adopted by them to achieve high monetary value.

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The sports medicine market is segmented according to product type, application and geography as follows:

By Product type

Orthopedic Products
Arthroscopy Devices
Fracture Repair Devices
Artificial Joint Implants
Orthobiologics
Prosthesis
Support and Recovery Products
Body Recovery and Support
Thermal Therapy (Cold/Hot Therapy)
Support Devices and Braces
Compression Clothing
Analgesics (Topical Pain Relief)
Body Repair and Reconstruction
Surgical Equipment
Bone/Cartilage Repair and Reconstruction
Soft Tissue Repair (Tendon and Ligament Repair)
Body Evaluation and Monitoring
Respiratory
Hemodynamic
Cardiac
Musculoskeletal
Accessories
Tapes
Bandages
Disinfectants
Wraps

By Application Area

Hand-wrist
Shoulders
Ankle-foot
Arm-elbow
Knee
Back-spine
Hip-groin

By geography

North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
LAMEA

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LES Society to Sponsor Spine Surgeon Symposium Featuring Groundbreaking Innovations in Viscoelastic Total Disc Replacement Technology

SAN DIEGO, CA (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 

During the 2016 Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting, surgeons will gather to discuss less invasive surgery techniques and technologies for moving elective spine surgeries from hospitals to outpatient surgery centers with a focus on Axiomed LLC’s revolutionary cervical and lumbar viscoelastic total disc replacements. This discussion will compare newer spine surgery techniques to fusion.

The the Symposium will be centered around a new philosophy of less invasive surgery entitled Less Exposure Surgery (LES). Minimally invasive surgery is focused on smaller incisions. LES improves on minimally invasive surgery to achieve less tissue disruption and a faster recovery. It uses more fluoroscopy to achieve indirect visualization. Open surgery uses maximum exposure to improve ease and accuracy of the techniques.

Less exposure surgery utilizes the fundamental principles and goals of open surgery techniques but achieves the same results using smaller incisions and greater precision under direct visualization instead of relying on fluoroscopy, so there is higher degree of safety. LES surgical techniques are also more straight forward. Many companies are continuing to develop improvements to LES technology.

The LES Society has sponsored a growing body of peer reviewed and published research studies demonstrating that patients can safely undergo spine surgery using LES fusion techniques and technologies in outpatient surgery centers and go home the same day to recover rapidly. With this summer’s completion of the IDE study of the Axiomed Freedom viscoelastic lumbar total disc replacement and the completion of the European pre-clinical trial of the Freedom Cervical viscoelastic total disc replacement, surgeons will have access to spine technology that most closely emulates the human disc. This could have revolutionary effects on spine surgery, as it allows for a much less invasive technique than fusion and better, faster outcomes.

Surgeons will discuss topics such as comparing anterior cervical fusion using plates and screws, standalone cages with screws and total disc replacement. Featured speakers include neurosurgeons, Dr. Fassil Mesfin and Dr. Juan Valdivia and moderator, professor Dr. Kingsley Chin, an orthopedic surgeon and the founder of the LES Society. The event will take place on September 24, 2016, from 5:00-7:00 pm.

“The LES Society consistently provides education and training concerning Less Exposure Surgery techniques and technologies in annual meeting forums such as CNS and locally in cities via journal clubs where surgeons get to share their experiences and cases as well as network around business and innovation,” said Jessica Morgan, program director of the LES Society. “There is a growing movement towards LES and companies like SpineFrontier Inc and Axiomed Inc are pioneering the technologies with surgeon inventors who want to safely move surgeries to same day outpatient recovery centers.”

Dr. Mesfin is the director of complex spine and spine oncology and an assistant professor at the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Valdivia specializes in reconstructive spine surgery, and is a member of the medical staff of the Baycare Medical Group in Tampa, Florida. He spent over 5 years at the University of Michigan teaching as an academic neurosurgeon.

CNS Annual Meeting attendees are invited to enjoy a wine and cheese tasting during the Symposium at the award winning San Diego restaurant, BiCE. Hor d’oeuvres will also be served at the event. To RSVP for the event or to get more information, email the LES Society program director, Jessica Morgan, at jessicamorgan(at)lessociety(dot)org.

About Less Exposure Surgery Society:

The Less Exposure Surgery Society is a non-profit organization, which aims to advance research, technology and education for minimal invasive surgery. Using smaller incisions and new technology, the surgeon exposes only the areas that need to be treated. The technique has improved recovery and outcomes for patients. The society is expanding its membership in order to provide education and networking for medical professionals globally. The LES Society is seeking experienced members in order to expand its board and administration.

Visit https://www.lessociety.org/about.html to learn more.

Zimmer Biomet Contributes Additional $100,000 in Funding to the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation

ROSEMONT, Ill. and WARSAW, Ind., Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, today pledged to donate up to $100,000 in matching funds to the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF).  According to the agreement, Zimmer Biomet will help underwrite OREF’s grant administration costs by donating 10 cents for every dollar given to OREF by individual donors.

Since 2010, Zimmer Biomet has donated more than $6 million toward advancing OREF’s mission by funding programs, awards and grants including OREF’s Career Development Award, Clinician Development Program, Young Investigator Grants, New Investigator Grants, Resident Research Symposia and Collaborative Research Agenda in Hip/Knee and Trauma.

“Zimmer Biomet and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation share a commitment to advancing the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries, and we’re pleased this funding will help to defray administration costs and enable the Foundation to invest more financial resources toward its research grants,” said David C. Dvorak, President and CEO of Zimmer Biomet.

The partnership between Zimmer Biomet and OREF will increase the dollars that are available to orthopaedic investigators through OREF’s grant programs and will encourage other donors to support OREF’s mission. Richard F. Santore, MD, OREF Trustee and Chair of the Individual Development Committee, stated, “this support from Zimmer Biomet for peer reviewed research sends an incredibly positive message to current and prospective OREF donors about the value of the work OREF is doing. It allows OREF to keep administrative overhead for grants extremely low.”

According to the U.S. Bone and Joint Initiative, musculoskeletal disorders are the most common causes of long-term pain and disability worldwide, and account for half of all chronic conditions in the elderly. “OREF and Zimmer Biomet share a long history of supporting the best orthopaedic research. This exciting new chapter in our relationship demonstrates Zimmer Biomet’s ongoing commitment to both OREF and the orthopaedic community,” said David G. Lewallen, MD, President of the OREF Board of Trustees.

About Zimmer Biomet
Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, Zimmer Biomet is a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare. We design, manufacture and market orthopaedic reconstructive products; sports medicine, biologics, extremities and trauma products; office based technologies; spine, craniomaxillofacial and thoracic products; dental implants; and related surgical products.

We collaborate with healthcare professionals around the globe to advance the pace of innovation. Our products and solutions help treat patients suffering from disorders of, or injuries to, bones, joints or supporting soft tissues. Together with healthcare professionals, we help millions of people live better lives.

We have operations in more than 25 countries around the world and sell products in more than 100 countries. For more information, visit www.zimmerbiomet.com or follow Zimmer Biomet on Twitter at www.twitter.com/zimmerbiomet.

About the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization committed to improving lives by supporting excellence in orthopaedic research. OREF is dedicated to supporting new investigators and is the premiere orthopaedic organization funding research across all specialties. A list of research and funding priorities is available at oref.org/grants or follow @oreftoday on Twitter.

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Osiris Provides Update Regarding NASDAQ Listing Status

COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 16, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSIR) (the “Company”) provided today an update concerning the status of its compliance with the Listing Rules of the NASDAQ Stock Market (“NASDAQ”).

As previously disclosed, the Company is working diligently to complete its previously announced restatements of prior period financial statements and transition to a new independent registered public accounting firm for the 2015 audit so that it is in a position to bring its SEC filings up to date.

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has completed an independent review of the accounting matters with the assistance of outside professionals.   The Company, under the direction of the Audit Committee, is working diligently with its former independent registered accounting firm to complete the restatement of its 2014 audited and interim financial statements as soon as possible.   Once that process is complete, the Company expects to transition to a new independent registered accounting firm and begin work on the 2015 financial statements.

As a result of these matters, the Company has delayed the filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 (“2015 Form 10-K”), its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter endedMarch 31, 2016 (“Q1 2016 Form 10-Q”), and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 (“Q2 2016 Form 10-Q”).  As a result, the Company is currently out of compliance with NASDAQ Stock Market Listing Rule 5250(c)(1).

As previously disclosed, the Company submitted to the NASDAQ listing qualifications staff (the “Staff”) a plan to regain compliance with NASDAQ’s continued listing requirements.  On May 24, 2016, NASDAQ granted an exemption to the NASDAQ Listing Rule, extending the deadline until September 12, 2016 for the Company to file all delinquent reports with the SEC, including the 2015 Form 10-K, Q1 2016 Form 10-Q, and Q2 2016 Form 10-Q.  Although the Company is working diligently to finalize these reports, the Company was unable to bring its SEC filings up to date by the September 12, 2016 deadline.

Consequently, on September 14, 2016, the Company received an anticipated letter from NASDAQ, stating that unless the Company requests a hearing before a NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Panel (a “Hearings Panel”) bySeptember 21, 2016, the Company’s common stock will be delisted. Under NASDAQ’s rules and procedures, in general, a company’s request for such a hearing automatically stays any delisting for 15 calendar days from the deadline to request a hearing.  The Company will file a hearing request on or prior to September 21, 2016 and request a further stay. The letter states that the hearing would be expected to occur 30-45 days from the date of the hearing request.

If the Hearings Panel grants the Company’s request for a further stay (which is discretionary on the part of the Hearings Panel and therefore not assured), any final delisting will be stayed until further Hearings Panelproceedings.  The NASDAQ Rules also permit the Company to appeal decisions from the Hearings Department to the NASDAQ Listing Council.

While the Company is continuing to work diligently to complete its previously announced restatements of prior period financial statements and bring its SEC filings up to date, there can be no assurance regarding the timing or ultimate outcome of this process or the ability of the Company to successfully maintain its NASDAQ listing.

The Company is making this announcement in compliance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5810(b), which requires prompt disclosure of receipt of a noncompliance letter.

About Osiris Therapeutics

Osiris Therapeutics, Inc., based in Columbia, Maryland, is a world leader in researching, developing and marketing regenerative medicine products that improve health and lives of patients and lower overall healthcare costs. Having developed the world’s first approved stem cell drug, the company continues to advance its research and development in biotechnology by focusing on innovation in regenerative medicine – including bioengineering, stem cell research and viable tissue based products.  Osiris has achieved commercial success with products in orthopaedics, sports medicine and wound care, including BIO, Cartiform®, Grafix®, TruSkin ™ and Stravix™.

Osiris, Grafix, and Cartiform are registered trademarks of Osiris Therapeutics, Inc.; TruSkin and Stravix are trademarks of Osiris Therapeutics, Inc.  BIO is a trademark of Howmedica Osteonics Corp. More information can be found on the company’s website, www.Osiris.com. (OSIR-G).

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Medovex Corporation to Demonstrate Expanding EMEA Business During EuroSpine 2016, Berlin, Germany

ATLANTA, GA–(Marketwired – Sep 21, 2016) – Medovex Corp. (NASDAQ: MDVX), a developer of medical technology products, today announced that the Company will exhibit during EuroSpine which is being held from October 5-7, 2016 in Berlin, Germany.

As part of the product exhibition, Medovex will highlight its innovative DenerveX™ System, a minimally invasive surgical (MIS) procedure pioneered by Medovex that was built around the combination of denervation and capsulectomy with reproducible results, “A potential paradigm shift in the treatment of Facet Joint pain.”

Medovex will exhibit at stand #B100 and will feature a number of work stations to demonstrate DenerveX™ treatment modality which uses Rotablation™ technology, high heat and rotational capsular tissue shaving, in a minimally invasive posterior capsulectomy procedure of the Facet Joint.

Medovex’s presence at EuroSpine is an extension of the Company’s continued investment in its strategic expansion throughout the EMEA market. EuroSpine is the union from the European Spine Society and the European Spinal Deformity Society. The Spine Society of Europe has experienced strong growth in membership, activities and participants at annual meetings, including participants from all over the world.

During EuroSpine 2016, Medovex also will announce the official opening of the Company’s European Distribution Center in Berlin.

The Center will serve as Medovex’s European distribution service headquarters and function as the commercial hub for all European distributors and end users, as well as other support functions. The international operations center in Atlanta, GA (USA) will remain the Company’s international operational headquarters.

Patrick Kullmann, President and COO for Medovex, stated, “Region specific events such as EuroSpine are important to our expansion efforts in Europe as we prepare for the future launch of the DenerveX System. The Berlin distribution service center will provide further infrastructure for Medovex to execute our future market development strategy across Western Europe and the entire EMEA region. Medovex is well-positioned to drive surgeon adoption of our new innovative DenerveX™ System across Europe.”

Manfred Sablowski, Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing, added, “The opening of the European distribution service center is an important milestone for Medovex and a key inflection point for our Company’s strategy to grow our business in EMEA. In past months, we have additionally expanded our footprint to include all of Scandinavia and Israel. Our future goal is to increase our world-class EMEA distribution in other key countries. With the recent appointment of Juan Davila as Director Sales & Marketing for Latin America, having extensive experience in this market, we expect to continue to execute our go to market strategy.”

The DenerveX System consists of the DenerveX device, a single use medical device and the DenerveX Pro-40 Power Generator, both designed to be less invasive with faster recovery time than current surgical treatment options. It consists of two procedures combined into one device and is expected to provide for a longer lasting treatment solution while offering potential savings to the health care system. DenerveX is not yet commercially available.

DenerveX system is not yet CE marked or FDA cleared and is not yet commercially available.

About Medovex

Medovex was formed to acquire and develop a diversified portfolio of potentially ground breaking medical technology products. Criteria for selection include those products with potential for significant improvement in the quality of patient care combined with cost effectiveness. The Company’s first pipeline product, the DenerveX device, is intended to provide long lasting relief from pain associated with facet joint syndrome at significantly less cost than currently available options. To learn more about Medovex Corp., visit www.medovex.com

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medi USA and Topical Gear Partner on Injury Prevention in the Sports Medicine Industry

WHITSETT, N.C., Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — medi USA, a global leader in compression therapy, orthopedics, spinal bracing, prosthetics and foot care with over 60 years of experience producing and distributing medical devices, has made a strategic investment in a sports medicine company, Topical Gear.

Topical Gear was formed in 2010 by a team of orthopedic sports medicine professionals who created performance wearables with T:25 Technology, which activates neuromuscular communication and targeted compression to enhance performance and keep patients stronger and healthier.

This new partnership challenges the traditional approach of addressing sports injury with an emphasis on prevention. A unique combination of compression technology is positioned to train muscles, increase proprioception and enhance performance to decrease the incidence of injury.

The union is a strong strategic fit, which leverages both companies’ respective strengths, including their diverse focus in the orthopedic and sports medicine industries.  By maximizing the product development talents and resources at both companies, the investment is expected to spark innovation and additional research and development, which will benefit club, college and professional sports channels alike.

For more information about the new partnership, please visit www.mediusa.com and www.topicalgear.com.

CONTACT: Jennifer Huber, 336-449-4440 ext. 129, jennifer.huber@mediusa.com

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K2M Expands MESA® Platform with FDA Clearance for Growing Spine Application

LEESBURG, Va., Sept. 21, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K2M Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTWO) (the “Company” or “K2M”), a global medical device company focused on designing, developing and commercializing innovative and proprietary complex spine and minimally invasive spine technologies and techniques, today announced at the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) 51st Annual Meeting & Course in Prague, Czech Republic that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for screw and connector components toward a growing spine application for its MESA® Spinal System. This clearance enables these screw and connector components to be used as a part of a growing rod construct designed to accommodate growth in patients under 10 years of age.

“We are excited to receive FDA clearance for a growing spine application, which will provide surgeons with a new treatment option for correcting spinal deformity among a specific subset of the pediatric spinal deformity population,” said Eric Major, K2M’s President and CEO.

K2M’s growing spine application features closed-head screws and previously-cleared axial connectors, providing a surgical solution for patients less than 10 years of age to obtain and maintain correction of severe, progressive, life threatening, early-onset spinal deformities associated with thoracic insufficiency, including early-onset scoliosis.

With this growing spine application, surgeons can utilize components from a traditional fusion construct for a growth-enabling construction, allowing implants to be surgically lengthened on a periodic basis as the patient grows. This growing spine application also offers a growth guidance option, combining standard instrumentation and placement of unlocked closed-head screws at non-fusion levels, to allow for rod passage as the patient grows.

K2M’s growth guidance implants may be used with any cleared K2M rod construct ranging in diameter from 4.5 mm to 6.35 mm. K2M’s growth rod conversion implants may be used with 4.5 mm and 5.5 mm rod constructs.

Major added, “This regulatory milestone, coupled with our recent data announcement of findings surrounding our motion-preserving scoliosis technology, reinforce our ongoing commitment to achieving the highest level of excellence in developing innovative technologies that provide enduring treatments for young patients suffering from complex spinal deformities, such as early-onset scoliosis and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.”

In July, K2M announced findings from a multi-year study surrounding the Company’s recently-acquired motion-preserving scoliosis technology* from K-Spine. The study found that the innovative apical fusion technique achieved corrected deformity profiles in AIS patients and maintained mobility of non-fused segments with a lower implant density, sparing 52 percent of the spanned area from fusion.

For more information on K2M’s comprehensive product portfolio, visit www.K2M.com.

*This device is not available for sale within the United States.

About K2M

K2M Group Holdings, Inc. is a global medical device company focused on designing, developing and commercializing innovative complex spine and minimally invasive spine technologies and techniques used by spine surgeons to treat some of the most difficult and challenging spinal pathologies. K2M has leveraged these core competencies to bring to market an increasing number of products for patients suffering from degenerative spinal conditions. These technologies and techniques, in combination with a robust product pipeline, enable the Company to favorably compete in the global spinal surgery market. Additional information is available online at www.K2M.com.

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in the United States and foreign jurisdictions; failure to obtain or maintain regulatory approvals and FDA clearances; requirements for new 510(k) clearances, premarket approvals or new or amended CE Certificates of Conformity; medical device reporting regulations in the United States and foreign jurisdictions; voluntary corrective actions by us or our distribution or other business partners or agency enforcement actions; a recall of our products; withdrawal or restrictions on our products or the discovery of serious safety issues with our products; possible enforcement action if we engage in improper marketing or promotion of our products; the misuse or off-label use of our products; delays or failures in any future clinical trials; our reliance on the performance of third parties who assist us in clinical trials and pre-clinical development; the results of clinical trials; procurement and use of allograft bone tissue; environmental laws and regulations; compliance by us or our sales representatives with FDA regulations or fraud and abuse laws; U.S. legislative or regulatory healthcare reforms; medical device tax provisions in the healthcare reform laws; our need to generate significant sales to become profitable; potential fluctuations in sales volumes and our results of operations over the course of the year; uncertainty in our future capital needs; failure to comply with restrictions in our revolving credit facility; continuing worldwide economic instability; our inability to protect our intellectual property rights; our reliance on patent rights that we either license from others or have obtained through assignments; our patent litigation; the outcome of potential claims that we, our employees, our independent sales agencies or our distributors have wrongfully used or disclosed alleged trade secrets or are in breach of non-competition or non-solicitation agreements with our competitors; potential product liability lawsuits; operating risks relating to our international operations; foreign currency fluctuations; our ability to comply with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar laws associated with our activities outside the United States; possible conflicts of interest with our large shareholders; increased costs and additional regulations and requirements as a result of becoming a public company; our ability to implement and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting in the future; volatility in our common stock; our current plans not to pay dividends; potential dilution due to our issuance of common stock under our incentive plans, for acquisitions or otherwise; the amount of common stock held by our pre-IPO owners; the impact of anti-takeover provisions in our organizational documents and under Delaware law; our status as an emerging growth company, our ability to use our net operating loss carryforwards; the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures, investments or other strategic transactions we may make; and other risks and uncertainties, including those described under the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC, as such factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this release and our filings with the SEC.

We operate in a very competitive and challenging environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this release. We cannot assure you that the results, events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur, and actual results, events or circumstances could differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements made in this press release relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements.

Media Contact:
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Christian Emering, 212-299-8985
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Mike Piccinino, CFA, 443-213-0500
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ CEO Karen Hackett announces her retirement

ROSEMONT, Ill. (Sept. 21, 2016)—Karen L. Hackett, FACHE, CAE, announced that she will retire from her position as chief executive officer of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), after 14 years at the organization’s helm, effective April 14, 2017.

Throughout her tenure, Ms. Hackett has overseen a number of major developments at the Academy, including the opening of the Orthopaedic Headquarters in Rosemont, Ill. in 2015. She has worked directly with the AAOS Board of Directors and executive management team to oversee a staff of 250 employees and manage an annual budget of $60 million.

“Karen’s leadership has been instrumental to the Academy’s success and growth,” said AAOS President Gerald R. Williams, Jr., MD. “Thanks to her bold vision, valuable insight and exceptional dedication, the Academy has created educational programming and new initiatives that continue to support and champion our members, all while navigating unprecedented change in the health care arena.”

“I have been so proud to be the CEO of an organization representing such a devoted, dedicated and driven group of physicians,” said Hackett. “I thank the AAOS Board of Directors, volunteers, members and staff for the opportunity to serve this dynamic organization.”

Under Hackett’s leadership, the Academy created new quality and performance standards, including guidelines and appropriate use criteria for 18 orthopaedic conditions; hosted an inaugural National Surgical Patient Safety Summit (NSPSS), bringing together 150 representatives from medical professional associations, insurers, health care systems, payers and government agencies to develop surgical care, research and education standards; oversaw numerous legislative and national policy advancements on behalf of orthopaedic surgeons and patients; and fostered ongoing unity among the various orthopaedic specialties and industry stakeholders. In addition, the organization produced yearly, award-winning public service campaigns on injury prevention and safety topics, including distracted driving and walking; a traveling “Wounded in Action” art exhibit; and a website and activities related to the organization’s 75th anniversary.

Prior to joining the Academy as CEO in 2003, Hackett was the executive vice president and chief operating officer of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). Previously, she served as vice president for the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council, senior manager for Ernst and Young and director of technical services for the Healthcare Financial Management Association. Hackett is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), and a past chairman of the organization’s Board of Directors (2010-2011). She also is board certified in health care management and an ACHE fellow. Hackett earned a master’s degree in business administration from Lewis University in Romeoville, Ill., and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida.

Hackett has been honored for her tremendous career accomplishments. In 2009, she received the Samuel B. Shapiro Award, presented by the Association Forum of Chicagoland to a chief executive officer for outstanding service and accomplishment in association management. In 2011, she was selected for induction into the University of Central Florida’s College of Business Hall of Fame; that same year, Lewis University honored Hackett with the Alumni Achievement Award in the field of Business.

The AAOS Board of Directors has retained executive search firm Korn Ferry to lead the search for a new CEO.

 

 

About the AAOS
With more than 39,000 members, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is the world’s largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. The AAOS provides educational programs for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals, champions and advances the highest quality musculoskeletal care for patients, and is the authoritative source of information on bone and joint conditions, treatments and related issues.

Visit AAOS at:
Newsroom.aaos.org for bone and joint health news, stats, facts, images and interview requests.
ANationinMotion.org for inspirational patient stories, and orthopaedic surgeon tips on maintaining bone and joint health, avoiding injuries, treating musculoskeletal conditions and navigating recovery.
Orthoinfo.org for patient information on hundreds of orthopaedic diseases and conditions.

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Twitter.com/AAOS1

 

Acelity Announces Early Tender Results for the Exchange Offer and Successful Completion of the Consent Solicitation with Respect to Senior Notes Due 2019

September 20, 2016

SAN ANTONIO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Acelity L.P. Inc. (“Acelity”), a global advanced wound care and regenerative medicine company, today announced the results, as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on September 19, 2016 (the “Early Tender and Consent Date”), of (A) the private offer to Eligible Holders (as defined below) (the “Exchange Offer”) by its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (“KCI”) and KCI USA, Inc. (together with KCI, the “Issuers”), to exchange a portion of their 12.5% Senior Notes due 2019 (the “Existing Unsecured Notes”) for up to $450.0 million aggregate principal amount of their new 12.5% Limited Third Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2021 (the “New Notes”) and (B) the solicitation (the “Consent Solicitation”) of consents (the “Consents”), for no consideration, from holders of Existing Unsecured Notes to certain proposed amendments (the “Proposed Amendments”) to the indenture governing the Existing Unsecured Notes (the “Existing Unsecured Notes Indenture”).

The Issuers were advised by the exchange agent for the Exchange Offer that, as of the Early Tender and Consent Date, a total of $445,061,000 aggregate principal amount of outstanding Existing Unsecured Notes, representing approximately 72.72% of the outstanding Existing Unsecured Notes, were validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) in the Exchange Offer. These holders also delivered their Consents to the Proposed Amendments with respect to the Existing Unsecured Notes tendered.

The Issuers will accept for exchange such amount of Existing Unsecured Notes properly tendered and not validly withdrawn in the Exchange Offer, such that the aggregate principal amount of New Notes issued in the Exchange Offer does not exceed $450.0 million. If the Exchange Offer is oversubscribed as of the Expiration Date, upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Exchange Offer, the Existing Unsecured Notes will be accepted for exchange on a pro rata basis. As of June 30, 2016, there was $612.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Existing Unsecured Notes outstanding.

In addition, as of the Early Tender and Consent Date, the Issuers have received Consents from holders of at least a majority of the outstanding principal amount of Existing Unsecured Notes required to adopt the Proposed Amendments. Therefore, the Issuers, the guarantors party thereto and the trustee for the Existing Unsecured Notes will enter into a supplemental indenture (the “Supplemental Indenture”) to the Existing Unsecured Notes Indenture giving effect to the Proposed Amendments on the date hereof or as soon as possible thereafter. The Supplemental Indenture will be effective and binding upon its execution. The Consent Solicitation and the effectiveness of the Supplemental Indenture are not conditioned on the consummation of the Exchange Offer, and the Proposed Amendments will become operative upon the execution and delivery of the Supplemental Indenture.

The Exchange Offer will expire at midnight, New York City time, on October 3, 2016 unless extended by the Issuers (such time and date as may be later extended, the “Expiration Date”).

Holders of Existing Unsecured Notes whose Existing Unsecured Notes were properly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) at or prior to the Early Tender and Consent Date will receive, in respect of each $1,000 principal amount of Existing Unsecured Notes accepted for exchange, the “Total Exchange Consideration” of $1,000 principal amount of New Notes, which includes the “Early Participation Premium” of $50 principal amount of New Notes. Holders of Existing Unsecured Notes whose Existing Unsecured Notes are properly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) after the Early Tender and Consent Date but at or prior to the Expiration Date will receive, in respect of each $1,000 principal amount of Existing Unsecured Notes accepted for exchange, the “Exchange Consideration” of $950 principal amount of New Notes, which does not include the Early Participation Premium. In addition, holders whose Existing Unsecured Notes are exchanged in the Exchange Offer will receive accrued and unpaid interest in cash in respect of their exchanged Existing Unsecured Notes from the last applicable interest payment date to, but not including, the settlement date for the Exchange Offer.

The Exchange Offer is subject to certain conditions set forth in the Confidential Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement (the “Offering Memorandum”) and the related letter of transmittal and consent (the “Letter of Transmittal”), including a $100.0 million equity contribution by Acelity’s sponsors and the consummation of a proposed offering by the Issuers of new second lien senior secured notes. The Issuers reserve the right, subject to applicable law, to terminate, withdraw or amend the Exchange Offer at any time and from time to time as described in the Offering Memorandum.

The Exchange Offer is being made, and the New Notes are being offered and issued, in a private transaction in reliance upon an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), only to (i) “qualified institutional buyers” in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act and to (ii) non-U.S. persons outside the United States in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act (collectively, the “Eligible Holders”).

The complete terms and conditions of the Exchange Offer and the Consent Solicitation, as well as the terms of the New Notes, are set forth in the Offering Memorandum and the Letter of Transmittal. The Offering Memorandum and the Letter of Transmittal will only be made available to holders who confirm their status as Eligible Holders. Eligible Holders may obtain copies by contacting D.F. King & Co., Inc., the information and exchange agent in connection with the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation, at 800.207.3159 (toll-free) or 212.269.5550 (banks and brokers) or by visiting www.dfking.com/kinetic to complete the eligibility process.

This press release is for informational purposes only. This press release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any New Notes and is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell any Existing Unsecured Notes. This press release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any second lien senior secured notes or other securities that may be offered in the other transactions. The Exchange Offer and the Consent Solicitation are made only by, and pursuant to, the terms set forth in the Offering Memorandum and the Letter of Transmittal. The Exchange Offer and the Consent Solicitation are not being made to persons in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements included in this press release may be considered “forward-looking statements”, which are based on information available to Acelity on the date of this release. Words such as “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “future,” “will,” “seek,” “foreseeable,” the negative versions of these words and/or similar terms and phrases are used to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Acelity cannot assure you that future developments affecting Acelity will be those that have been anticipated. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global, regional or local economic, business, competitive, market regulatory and other factors, many of which are beyond Acelity’s control, as well as other risks described from time to time under “Risk Factors” in Acelity’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q (available at www.sec.gov). Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release. Factors or events that could cause Acelity’s actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all of them. Acelity may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Acelity’s forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures, investments or other strategic transactions Acelity may make. Acelity undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by any applicable securities laws.

Contacts

Acelity L.P. Inc.
Corporate Communications
Cheston Turbyfill, +1-210-515-7757
cheston.turbyfill@acelity.com
or
Investor Relations
Caleb Moore, +1-210-255-6433
caleb.moore@acelity.com