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Lumitex Debuts Groundbreaking Medical Device Light Experience at MD&M West 2024

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Engineering, Light, Spine, Medicine, MD, Conference, System, Patient, Patient safety, Lighting, NASS, Environment

Lumitex utilized an interactive booth experience to showcase the latest medical lighting solutions and real-world applications that are impacting treatment outcomes today.

Key Points: 
  • Lumitex utilized an interactive booth experience to showcase the latest medical lighting solutions and real-world applications that are impacting treatment outcomes today.
  • The Medical Device Light Experience gave MD&M West attendees the chance to experience Lumitex's lighting solutions, assessing their tactile feel, optimal lighting placement and durability.
  • The Medical Device Light Experience is an example of our commitment to engineering technologies that redefine possibilities in healthcare.
  • Lumitex plans to bring the Medical Device Light Experience to future trade shows in 2024, including the North American Spine Society (NASS) September 25-28 in Chicago and The MedTech Conference in Toronto, Canada October 15-17,2024.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Richard M. Blecha as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Multimedia, JBJS, Memory, Parent, Elective surgery, Family, AAOS, Orthopedic surgery, MD, Patient, Philosophy, American Academy, NASS, Publication, Fellow, Love, Mentorship, Loyola University, Journal, Health, Hip, Spine, University, Inner circle, Nursing, Dentistry

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Richard M. Blecha is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions to Orthopaedic Surgeon field.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Richard M. Blecha is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions to Orthopaedic Surgeon field.
  • Richard M. Blecha, a revered figure in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery, marks a distinguished career spanning over four decades.
  • With expertise in spine surgery and hip and knee arthroplasty, his philosophy is to treat every patient like family.
  • As a seasoned medical professional, Dr. Blecha's focus on spine surgery, and hip and knee arthroplasty has been a cornerstone of his practice.

CYBERSECURITY EXPERT SAMUEL VISNER AND AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY'S DR. JANET WOLFSON TO KEYNOTE NORTH AMERICAN SPACE SUMMIT FEB. 5-6 IN DETROIT

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
University of Notre Dame, Senior, Policy, Conference, MAMA, Government, NASS, Air force, Mechanical engineering, Research, LEO, University, Integration, Artificial intelligence, Machine learning, Assistant, Summit, Management

Presented by the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association (MAMA), the sixth annual educational and networking forum for aerospace stakeholders from academia, government and commercial organizations is taking place at Detroit's Atheneum Hotel and International Conference Center.

Key Points: 
  • Presented by the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association (MAMA), the sixth annual educational and networking forum for aerospace stakeholders from academia, government and commercial organizations is taking place at Detroit's Atheneum Hotel and International Conference Center.
  • Attendees will learn about the boundless opportunities for commercial organizations to grow the $424 billion low earth orbit (LEO) space industry, the benefits and prospects of government partnerships as well as industry issues, trends and the latest technology.
  • Key subject areas include quantum computing, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
  • Paul Browne, Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Henry Ford Health
    Jeffrey F. (Jeff) Rhoads, Vice President for Research, Professor, Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame
    Barbara Rossmann, President and Chief Executive Officer, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital

Five-Year Study Outcomes of the NuVasive Simplify Cervical Disc were Presented at the North American Spine Society 38th Annual Meeting

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Simplification, VAS, North American Spine Society, NYSE, Globus Medical, ACDF, NASS, Spine, Visual analogue scale, Contraindication, Annual general meeting, Overalls, NDI, Motion, Birth control

AUDUBON, Pa., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE: GMED), a leading musculoskeletal solutions company, presented five-year outcomes from the NuVasive Simplify Cervical Disc study at the North American Spine Society (NASS) 38th Annual Meeting.

Key Points: 
  • AUDUBON, Pa., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE: GMED), a leading musculoskeletal solutions company, presented five-year outcomes from the NuVasive Simplify Cervical Disc study at the North American Spine Society (NASS) 38th Annual Meeting.
  • The study demonstrates positive, long-term clinical outcomes, a high rate of overall composite success at 60 months, and statistical superiority to anterior cervical discectomy fusion (ACDF) procedural outcomes.
  • “Having clinically backed, long-term data for the Simplify Cervical Disc validates the promising clinical data we saw Simplify having at the two-year mark,” said Kyle Malone, senior vice president, Scientific Affairs of Globus Medical.
  • Dr. Pierce Nunley of the Spine Institute of Louisiana expressed his enthusiasm about the durability of the positive outcomes observed at 24 months.

Rothman Orthopaedics and Harvard MedTech's Collaborate on Groundbreaking, Innovative Virtual Reality Platform and Program Research Project

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Knowledge, Digital, Neoplasm, Research, Virtual reality, Attention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Instability, Health, Assistant, Orthopedic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spinal stenosis, CSRS, Physician, Congress, Doctor of Philosophy, AO Foundation, MBA, NASS, Trauma, Harvard University, Senior, Address, Surgeon, Hospital, Partnership, Rothman, The Society of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, LSRS, Depression, Anxiety, Pain, Patient, Thomas Jefferson University, AAOS, Video game, Dentistry, Nursing, MD

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Harvard MedTech, the nation's leading Virtual Reality and Digital Therapeutics company, and Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, a world-leader in the field of orthopedic care, announced a research partnership in which they will leverage Harvard MedTech's innovative virtual reality platform and program (Vx Therapy) as part of a groundbreaking academic research project.

Key Points: 
  • Rothman will leverage Harvard MedTech's innovative virtual reality platform and program as part of a groundbreaking academic research project.
  • PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Harvard MedTech, the nation's leading Virtual Reality and Digital Therapeutics company, and Rothman Orthopaedic Institute , a world-leader in the field of orthopedic care, announced a research partnership in which they will leverage Harvard MedTech's innovative virtual reality platform and program (Vx Therapy) as part of a groundbreaking academic research project.
  • For Rothman Orthopaedics, research is one of the pillars of which the practice has built its long-standing success.
  • For more information on Rothman Orthopaedics and their research program, please visit RothmanOrtho.com .

Intelivation Technologies Announces Expansion into New Markets After Success of Golden Isles Pedicle Screw System™

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
Feedback, Spine, MIS, Orthopedic surgery, ISLAND, Spondylolisthesis, Patient, GM, NASS, Dentistry, Golden Isles of Georgia

SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, Ga., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelivation Technologies, a medical device company with a cutting-edge orthopedic and spine portfolio announced today that it is expanding into new markets with its Golden Isles Pedicle Screw System™.

Key Points: 
  • SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, Ga., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelivation Technologies, a medical device company with a cutting-edge orthopedic and spine portfolio announced today that it is expanding into new markets with its Golden Isles Pedicle Screw System™.
  • The Golden Isles system encompasses open, MIS, and cannulated applications, as well as a novel solution for spondylolisthesis reduction.
  • President Amit Sinha remarked, "Golden Isles Pedicle Screw System™ has been a tremendous success for Intelivation.
  • Not only are we entering new markets with our Golden Isles Pedicle Screw System,™ we are also  working on strategic plans to introduce new innovation in the spine market throughout next year."

VGI Medical, LLC Announces The Launch of the new SiJoin® Transfixing Triangular Trabecular Titanium (T4) Implant System, for Sacroiliac Joint Transfixation, at NASS 2023

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
3D, Sacrum, US, US FDA, SI, Rotation, Multimedia, Quality of life, University, VGI, Pain, Patient, Ilium, University of Toledo, NASS, Medical device, 3D printing

LARGO, Fla., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- VGI Medical, LLC launches the new US FDA 510(k) cleared SiJoin® Transfixing Triangular Trabecular Titanium (T4) Implant System. The transfixing SiJoin® T4 Implant is made from Ti-6AI-4V ELI titanium alloy using an additive manufacturing process, where the porous trabecular construction is engineered to mimic cancellous bone structure. The implant has an engineered lattice design to achieve 500-700 mm pores, and has undergone post processing to create micro and nano surface structures facilitating the proliferation of osteoblast adhesion and bony in-growth. The SiJoin® T4 Implant is engineered with a dual geometric shape designed to be simultaneously positioned within the illium and sacrum, through the respective cortical wall, providing high surface area contact for fixation. The implant is held against rotation via the stabilizer fins positioned between the opposing illium and sacrum surfaces, and the non-circular cross-section of the main body. The patented novel design of the SiJoin® T4 Implant fixes the sacrum and ilium relative to one another, maintaining the anatomical spacing of the SI joint, providing mechanical support by transfixing the SI joint while biologic fusion occurs.

Key Points: 
  • VGI Medical, LLC announces the launch of the new SiJoin® Transfixing Triangular Trabecular Titanium (T4) Implant System.
  • VGI's superior engineering and testing has allowed them to design a titanium alloy implant for use in alleviating sacroiliac joint pain and create a simplified process for the surgeon.
  • LARGO, Fla., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- VGI Medical, LLC launches the new US FDA 510(k) cleared SiJoin® Transfixing Triangular Trabecular Titanium (T4) Implant System.
  • The transfixing SiJoin® T4 Implant is made from Ti-6AI-4V ELI titanium alloy using an additive manufacturing process, where the porous trabecular construction is engineered to mimic cancellous bone structure.

Superior Polymers Releases Groundbreaking Medical-Grade PEEK Composite Combining Carbon Fiber, Hydroxyapatite, and Polyether Ether Ketone for Medical Applications

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Carbon, Inorganic polymer, Polymer, North American Spine Society, NASS, Friction, Osteoconduction, PEEK, Fatigue, Superior, Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers, Magnolia, Instrument, Business development, Hemolysis, Medical device, Ceramic, Plastics, Thermoplastic

Magnolia Trinity PEEK combines carbon fiber, hydroxyapatite, and polyether ether ketone—three critical materials required in high performance medical applications.

Key Points: 
  • Magnolia Trinity PEEK combines carbon fiber, hydroxyapatite, and polyether ether ketone—three critical materials required in high performance medical applications.
  • Now, Magnolia Trinity PEEK brings unparalleled versatility, biocompatibility, and durability for medical devices such as orthopedic and cardiovascular implants or surgical instruments, catheter components, and more.
  • “Superior Polymers pushed the boundaries of material science to create Magnolia Trinity PEEK,” said Bob Fruge, Superior Polymers Director of Business Development.
  • Additional key features and benefits of Magnolia Trinity PEEK include:
    Fatigue resistance: Carbon fiber reinforcement enhances the fatigue resistance of PEEK.

Captiva Spine Completes WatchTower Spine Navigation System's First ASC 3D Navigated MIS Pedicle Screw Series in the U.S. Using 2D Percutaneous Registration

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Annual general meeting, SI, ASC, MIS, 3D, X-ray, U.S. FDA, North American Spine Society, NASS, Radiation, Captiva, Anatomy, 2D, Booth, CT, Abdominal ultrasonography, Safety, Surgeon, Watchtower, Patient, Navigation, Bookbinding, Medical imaging

JUPITER, Fla., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Captiva Spine®, a medical technology organization connecting healthcare professionals, distribution specialists, and healthcare facilities with cutting-edge spinal care technology, announced the completion of their first Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) navigated MIS lumbar fusion series in the U.S. The navigated lumbar spine fusion case series, completed by Dr. Jonathan Hyde of Miami Spine Specialists, was powered by Captiva Spine's state-of-the-art WatchTower™ Spine Navigation System (a U.S. FDA regulatory-cleared system). The WatchTower system's capabilities support an efficient and economical navigation solution for ASCs and community hospitals performing lumbar spine and sacroiliac joint fusion surgery.

Key Points: 
  • The navigated lumbar spine fusion case series, completed by Dr. Jonathan Hyde of Miami Spine Specialists, was powered by Captiva Spine's state-of-the-art WatchTower™ Spine Navigation System.
  • The navigated lumbar spine fusion case series, completed by Dr. Jonathan Hyde of Miami Spine Specialists, was powered by Captiva Spine's state-of-the-art WatchTower™ Spine Navigation System (a U.S. FDA regulatory-cleared system).
  • Beyond precision, the WatchTower Spine Navigation System addresses longstanding challenges in navigated spine surgeries: the need for intraoperative CT scanning or open registration.
  • To schedule a demonstration of the WatchTower Spine Navigation System and our range of spinal and SI fusion options, please visit www.captivaspine.com/spine-navigation .

Nanovis Surpasses 500th Surgery Utilizing Nanotechnology Designated Screws

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Annual general meeting, MIS, 500th, Nonunion, Research, Risk, Osseointegration, Degeneracy, NASS, CO, FDA, Medtronic, Deformity, Booth, GA, Trauma, Surgeon, Nanotechnology, Patient, Infection, Dentistry, Medical device, Telescopic sight

COLUMBIA CITY, Ind., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nanovis, a pioneer in nanotechnology solutions, is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its 500th surgery using the groundbreaking FortiFix™ pedicle screws. This milestone is not just a numeric achievement but a testament to the innovative application of FDA-designated nanotechnology, ensuring enhanced patient recovery and surgical success.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBIA CITY, Ind., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nanovis, a pioneer in nanotechnology solutions, is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its 500th surgery using the groundbreaking FortiFix™ pedicle screws.
  • FortiFix™ pedicle screws, distinguished as the first FDA-cleared pedicle screw with a nanotechnology designation, have demonstrated a remarkable track record in facilitating biologic fixation that increases and accelerates bone-to-implant interface for osseointegration.
  • Utilizing Nanovis nanotechnology pedicle screws (nano FortiFix™) over the last 18 months has yielded impressive results, promoting rapid osseointegration and leading to faster and more complete fusion."
  • Nanovis will be showcasing the nano FortiFix™ pedicle screws at the NASS 38th Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, CA, at Booth #1111 from October 18-21, 2023.