Aurora Spine (OTCQB:ASAPF) announced today that it began the full commercial release of its SiLO TFX MIS system. Carlsbad, California-based Aurora Spine designed the device for minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fixation. It treats conditions including sacroiliac joint disruptions and degenerative sacroiliitis. SiLO TFX includes a transfixing cone, an ilium screw, a sacrum screw and associated […]
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FDA clears sacroiliac joint fixation system from Aurora Spine
Aurora Spine (OTCQB:ASAPF) announced that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its SiLO TFX MIS sacroiliac joint fixation system. In a news release, the company described SiLo TFX MIS as a patented and minimally invasive system. The company designed SiLO TFX MIS for sacroiliac joint fusion. Its use includes conditions such as sacroiliac joint disruptions […]
Aurora Spine shops licensing deal for polyaxial implant system
Aurora Spine (TSX:ASG.V) said today it will look for licensers for its proprietary polyaxial interspinous fusion implant locking system. The Carlsbad, Calif.-based company said that it will be looking for both industrial and medical applications for the patented tech, entitled polyaxial interspinous fusion implant and bone growth stimulation system. “Aurora Spine is now offering its new Polyaxial […]
RTI Surgical names new CEO, parts ways with CSO Hartill | Personnel Moves | January 31, 2017
RTI Surgical (NSDQ:RTIX) named Camille Farhat as its chief executive officer, effective March 15, 2017. Previously, Farhat served as president & CEO of American Medical Systems, Inc., where he helped facilitate Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX)’s $1.65 billion acquisition of the men’s and prostate health businesses. He has also held leadership positions with Baxter (NYSE:BAX), Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) and General Electric (NYSE:GE). “Today […]
Aurora Spine wins CE Mark for TiNano spine implant
Aurora Spine (TSX:ASG.V) said Tuesday it won CE Mark approval in the European Union for its TiNano spinal fusion implants. TiNano implants are sterile-packed titanium coated spinal implants made of PEEK thermoplastic material, the Carlsbad, Calif.-based company said. “This CE Mark issuance is a major accomplishment for Aurora Spine. TiNano intervertebral implants are developed to […]
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Cook Medical promotes Creissel to urology veep | Personnel Moves
Cook Medical said it promoted Jean-Marc Creissel to vice president of its urology business, which Creissel has led since 2010.