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Offering Surgeons the Next Generation of Occipitocervical Upper-Thoracic Fixation

MEMPHIS, Tenn.–(HSMN NewsFeed)–Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT ) today announced the U.S. launch of the VERTEX SELECT® Reconstruction System.
When a patient has a spinal condition that requires fusion or a procedure that must be performed from the back of the spine, also known as a posterior approach, the VERTEX SELECT® Reconstruction System contains implants and an instrument set for performing this surgical procedure. (more…)

PLAINSBORO, N.J., March 9, 2010 — (HSMN NewsFeed) — Integra Lifesciences Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:IART ) announced today that it has created a portfolio of advanced bone grafting products, which will be sold in conjunction with its Integra Spine implants, providing spine surgeons a comprehensive set of solutions for spine fusion. (more…)

New High Viscosity Cement for the treatment of vertebral compression fractures

KALAMAZOO, Mich., March 1 (HSMN NewsFeed) — Stryker Interventional Spine today announced the U.S. launch of VertaPlex® HV. VertaPlex HV is a high viscosity bone cement for use in treating vertebral compression fractures. (more…)

PLAINSBORO, N.J., Jan. 11, 2010 — (HSMN NewsFeed) — Integra LifeSciences (Nasdaq:IART ) announced today that the first surgery using Integra Spine’s Paramount(R) Pedicle Screw System for minimally invasive spine surgery was performed by Dr. Andrew Parkinson, of Orthopedic Associates of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (more…)