EMERYVILLE, Calif., Jan. 21, 2016 – Mercator MedSystems, Inc., has announced their first patient enrollment from Bad Krozingen, Germany, in the company’s LIMBO-PTA clinical trial. This trial combines localized drug delivery using the company’s proprietary Bullfrog® Micro-Infusion Device of an off-the-shelf anti-inflammatory steroid (dexamethasone) with angioplasty. The study measures the benefit of adding drug delivery to the catheter-based re-opening of arteries below the knee in patients suffering from critical limb ischemia (CLI).
News & Press
Providence Medical Technology Announces Presentation of Two-Year Outcomes of Posterior Cervical Fusion for Single-Level Cervical Radiculopathy
Walnut Creek, CA (May 20, 2016) ‐‐ Providence Medical Technology, Inc., an innovator in tissue- sparing cervical fusion technology, today announced that its two-year radiographic and clinical outcomes data of posterior cervical fusion using an expandable implant are being presented at Spine Week 2016 in Singapore.
Stryker Acquires SafeWire Product Portfolio for Use in Minimally-Invasive (MIS) Spine Procedures
Technology Used with Stryker’s Percutaneous ES2 Spinal Fixation System & LITe (Less Invasive Technologies) Procedural Solutions
ALLENDALE, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stryker’s Spine division today announced the acquisition of the SafeWire product portfolio, including the Y-Wire guidewire and Tiger Jamshidi Needle Family for use in minimally invasive spine surgery. The acquisition is highly complementary to Stryker’s current spine product portfolio and is aligned with the Spine division’s strategy of expanding its product offering for minimally-invasive spine surgery.
LIMBO-PTA Trial Begins in Germany
Mercator MedSystems Announces First Patient Enrolled in Below the Knee (BTK) Clinical Trial
Providence Medical Technology Enhances Cervical Fusion Process With Introduction Of Proprietary Surface Technology to DTRAX Line of Tissue Sparing Devices
LAFAYETTE, Calif. — October 13, 2015 — Providence Medical Technology, Inc., an innovator in tissue-sparing cervical spine technology, today introduced its proprietary CavuxTM surface technology, designed to speed bone fusion during the healing process. The company’s portfolio of DTRAX® Cervical Cage implants will be available with Cavux, a unique surface technology that produces micro-textures on titanium surfaces. The micro- and nano- textures created across the implant surface area serve to enhance the fusion process.
Providence Medical Technology Raises $12 Million Through a Combination of Equity and Debt Financing
Company Also Announces Appointment of Jason Hoffman as Vice President of Global Sales
LAFAYETTE, Calif. — August 26, 2015 — Providence Medical Technology, Inc., an innovator in tissue-sparing cervical spine technology, today announced the closing of $12 million in new financing for the company. The proceeds will be used to further commercialize and expand its portfolio of DTRAX® cervical fusion products designed to help patients suffering from cervical degenerative disc disease.
Providence Medical Technology Launches DTRAX® Bone Screws to U.S. Market
New Bone Screws to Provide Supplemental Fixation for Joint Fusion
Lafayette, CA (May 29, 2015) ‐‐ Providence Medical Technology, Inc. today announced the full commercial launch of DTRAX Bone Screws in the U.S. market.
“This release represents an important step in broadening our platform of innovative, single-use instruments and implants for cervical fusion,” commented Jeff Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Providence Medical Technology. “Cervical fusion and indirect decompression with DTRAX products offers a compelling, tissue-sparing option for patients suffering from cervical radiculopathy.” Continue Reading
Providence Medical Technology Granted CE Mark For Full DTRAX Line of Cervical Spine Products
Providence Medical Technology Granted CE Mark For Full DTRAX Line of Cervical Spine Products Approval Expected to Fuel Growth in EU Market
February 25, 2015 03:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
LAFAYETTE, Calif. — Providence Medical Technology, Inc. announced today it has obtained a CE Mark for its DTRAX Spinal System, DTRAX Cervical Cage, and DTRAX Bone Screw. This regulatory approval expands the company’s international product offering to include its entire DTRAX portfolio. Continue Reading
SafeWire, Inc. Announces U.S. Launch of the TigerTM Pedicle Access Needle Family
COOPER CITY, FL. Sept 15, 2014 – SafeWire, Inc. a medical device company focused on improving minimally invasive spine surgery, announced today the introduction of its TigerTM Pedicle Access Needle family.
Building upon the award winning Y-Wire® anchoring guide wire for percutaneous spinal pedicle screw delivery, the TigerTM Pedicle Access Needle family features patented platform technology designed to increase the accuracy and ease of MIS pedicle access. It provides surgeons with unparalled control of pedicle access needle advancement, measured and adjustable guide wire deployment, streamlined pedicle preparation, and atraumatic mechanical access needle removal. Four different models ensure a fit with surgeons’ varying needs for control, efficiency and speed
Flambeau Medical Markets Group Chosen as Tiger Needle Manufacturing Partner
Safewire, LLC (Cooper City, FL) selected Flambeau Medical Markets Group to produce the company’s Tiger Needle family of advanced percutaneous pedicle access devices. The Safewire development team interviewed approximately one dozen manufacturers with the required expertise to produce the product. “What stands out about Flambeau is its spirit of entrepreneurship. It understands the needs of a high growth company competing in the Medtech industry,” commented Safewire’s CEO Wyatt Geist.
Providence Medical Technology Announces Expansion of Patent Portfolio
Three Additional Patents Issued Protecting DTRAX Platform for Cervical Fusion
LAFAYETTE, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Providence Medical Technology, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued patents 8,834,530, Cervical Distraction Method; 8,834,472, Vertebral Joint Implants and Delivery Tools, and 8,828,062, Vertebral Joint Implants and Delivery Tools to the company in September 2014
- ‹ Previous
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- Next ›