NuVasive
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| Public (NASDAQ: NUVA) | |
| Industry | Medical Technology |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Headquarters | San Diego, California |
Key people | Gregory T. Lucier, Chairman of the Board and CEO |
| Products | Medical Devices |
| Revenue | $811 million (2015) |
Number of employees | 1,900 (2016) |
| Website | nuvasive.com |
'NuVasive', Inc., based in San Diego, California, is a global medical device company focused on transforming spine surgery by empowering surgeons with technology to approach procedures in the least disruptive way possible and restore the vitality of life for those that suffer from debilitating spinal conditions.[1] Addressing a variety of pathologies up and down the spine, from complex spinal deformity to degenerative spinal conditions, NuVasive's solutions includes access instruments, implantable hardware and software systems like iGA surgical planning and reconcoliation technology that centers on achieving the global alignment of the spine.
NuVasive is the #3 player in the $9 billion global spine market, and is a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ under the symbol NUVA.
The Company has transformed minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS), or Maximum Access Surgery (MAS) through:
- XLIF, the first lateral access solution in 2003, proven with over 10 years of clinical experience,
- Transformed traditional approaches to MAS procedural solutions with MAS TLIF, MAS PLIF, ACIF, Posterior Fixation and ACR and
- In 2015, launched iGA, integrated global alignment, the first MAS procedures to address spinal alignment.
Key Acquisitions
On June 6, 2016, NuVasive acquired Biotronic Neuronetwork, the nation's leader in intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring. Biotronic strives to provide the highest quality intraoperative neural monitoring services supported by an industry leading quality assurance program.
On March 7, 2016, NuVasive acquired Mega Surgical, the exclusive distributor of NuVasive products in Brazil. Mega Surgical was founded in 1996 as an implantable medical device distribution company.
On January 5, 2016, NuVasive acquired Ellipse Technologies, a privately held medical technology company focused on revolutionizing procedural solutions for complex skeletal deformity and leg lengthening with patented technologies involving External Remote Controllers (ERC).
NuVasive Spine Foundation
The NuVasive Spine Foundation is dedicated to providing life-changing spine surgery to individuals in disadvantaged communities across the globe, and advancing spine surgery technology in these communities by training local surgeons.
Since its inception in 2009 and through 2015, the NuVasive Spine Foundation has been able to provide life-changing surgeries for over 850 indigent patients in over 30 countries, in addition to over 500 hours spent training local surgeons and exceeding $18 million in global effort.
The Better Way Back
The Better Way Back is a program built on the power of empathy dedicated to building a community that provides hope, support, and information to patients suffering from chronic back, leg, or neck pain.
They are committed to raising public awareness of spine disorders and educating patients, loved ones, clinicians, and healthcare providers about treatment options, including surgery. The goal is to inspire patients to seek treatment, become empowered to obtain long-term relief, and motivate others to follow in their path.
Since its inception, The Better Way Back has helped more than 3,300 patients through its 2,100 patient ambassadors, which include Ultimate Fighter Nate “Rock” Quarry and NBA Hall-of-Famer Bill Walton.
References
External links
- NuVasive, Inc.
- The Better Way Back
- NuVasive Spine Foundation
- NuVasive (NUVA) at Yahoo! Finance
- Society of Lateral Access Surgery (SOLAS)