CARLSBAD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spinal Elements, a Carlsbad, CA-based spine technology company, today announced FDA clearance for claims related to the macro-, micro-, and nano-surface structure of its Ti-Bond® surface coating technology. Highlighting Spinal Elements’ portfolio are a number of products featuring Ti-Bond, including the most recently introduced Lucent® XP height- and lordosis- expandable interbody device.

Interbody fusion products featuring Ti-Bond technology are comprised of a PEEK body which provides the favorable modulus and imaging characteristics surgeons have come to trust while the multi-structured Ti-Bond-coated surfaces are designed to provide a favorable environment at the vertebral endplate. Since its initial introduction in 2012, products featuring the Ti-Bond surface coating technology have benefitted tens of thousands of patients.

“Spinal Elements has had a long, successful experience with the clinical application of Ti-Bond technology in the spine,” stated Jason Blain, President and CEO of Spinal Elements. “This FDA clearance represents an important scientific element of the overall Ti-Bond story – one that will expand even more as the platform continues to flourish, and we provide an increasing number of technology-based solutions to improve patient outcomes.”

Ti-Bond was one of the many innovations introduced to the spine fusion market by Spinal Elements. Since its introduction, other technologies have emerged, each with their own compromises when considered for fusion. Ti-Bond allows the spine surgeon to have the latest, proven technology without compromising imaging characteristics, spinal loading conditions, or long-term performance. This clearance further demonstrates the complex surface environment provided by Ti-Bond coating adjacent to boney structures.

Spinal Elements is a technology-driven company headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. A leading designer, developer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative medical devices used in spinal surgical procedures, our mission is to combine leading medical device technologies, biologics and instrumentation to create positive surgical outcomes that exceed surgeon and patient expectations. For more information, please visit www.spinalelements.com.

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–joimax^®, the Germany-based market leader of technologies and training methods for full-endoscopic minimally invasive spinal surgery, announces the move of its US headquarters to a new 26,000-square-foot facility in Irvine, California, beginning November 5, 2018.

“With the move to the new building, the steadily growing need for endoscopic procedures among patients and physician communities can now be efficiently met,” states Wolfgang Ries, Founder and CEO of the joimax^® Group. “Growth requires space — the continued demand in the US market creates a major opportunity which joimax^® Inc. is addressing with the expansion of its US organization.”

The new office is located at 140 Technology Drive, Suite 150 in the city of Irvine and includes a brand new training and education center. The center offers a demonstration and wet lab training room displaying all joimax^® systems and products, as well as a big audience room for didactics presentations. The first workshop will be held at the center November 30 – December 1, 2018.

In addition, the new facility will handle all corporate and business functions. Over the next year, joimax^® Inc. will add more clinical support, marketing, and sales personnel in order to face the fast growing demand for endoscopic spine procedures.

About joimax^®

Founded in Karlsruhe, Germany, in 2001, joimax^® is the leading developer and marketer of complete systems for full-endoscopic and minimally invasive spinal surgery. With the Endoscopic Surgical Systems TESSYS^®(transforaminal), iLESSYS^® (interlaminar) and CESSYS^® (cervical) for decompression procedures, MultiZYTE^®for facet and sacroiliac joint pain treatment and EndoLIF^® and Percusys^® for minimally invasive endoscopically assisted stabilizations, established systems are provided, addressing a whole range of indications.

In procedures for herniated disc, stenosis, pain therapy or spinal stabilization treatment, surgeons utilize joimax^®technologies to operate through small incisions under local or full anesthesia, via tissue and muscle-sparing corridors and through natural openings in the spinal canal, e.g. the intervertebral foramen, the so called “Kambin triangle.”

HUNTLEY, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Life Spine, a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders today announced the first clinical cases of PROLIFT Post Pack Expandable Interbody System with Dr. Richard Weiner of Dallas, Texas and Dr. Bryan Barnes of Athens, Georgia.

PROLIFT Post Pack allows for in-situ disc height restoration, for minimally invasive PLIF, TLIF and oblique approaches, as well as a systematic method for the introduction of additional graft material in-situ within the device. PROLIFT Post Pack, which incorporates the proprietary surface technology OSSEO-LOC, provides the surgeon the ability to restore normal spinal pelvic parameters with the multiple lordotic options, while continuing to build upon the patented expandable technologies at Life Spine.

“Expandable technology, such as PROLIFT Post Pack, continues the innovation process for challenges associated with complex spine procedures, as well as providing the means to enhance patient outcomes. Restoration of normal spinal alignment, as well as lowering iatrogenic impact to the patient’s anatomy can all be achieved with the technology developed by Life Spine,” noted Richard L. Weiner M.D. of Dallas Neurosurgical and Spine at Texas Institute for Surgery.

Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) is one of the fastest growing segments in the spinal implant market. Trends and market research have noted that in 2011 MIS surgical solutions made up 20% of all surgical procedures, and that by the year 2021, this paradigm with have expanded to almost 80%¹. Development of MIS technologies such as the ProLift, and complementary fixation systems such as the AVATAR^® Percutaneous Screw System and CENTERLINE^® Cortical Bone Fixation Systems allow Life Spine to provide surgeons the tools to support these important surgical procedure advancements and trends. In addition, the advancement of MIS access products like CENTRIC^®-T Pedicle-Based Retractor System and CALYPSO^® Midline Retractor System, enhance Life Spine’s goal of offering full MIS procedural solutions.

“One of the cornerstones for successful spinal fusion surgery is providing an environment to enhance the fusion process. Facilitating in-situ delivery of bone grafting material after placement increases the volume within and around the device required for a successful fusion,” noted Bryan B. Barnes, MD of the Georgia Neurological Surgery & Georgia Comprehensive Spine in Athens, Georgia.

About Life Spine

Life Spine is dedicated to improving the quality of life for spinal patients by increasing procedural efficiency and efficacy through innovative design, uncompromising quality standards, and the most technologically advanced manufacturing platforms. Life Spine, which is privately held, is based in Huntley, Illinois. For more information, please visit: http://www.lifespine.com.

1: 2015 iData Reports

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