NuVasive
| Public (NASDAQ: NUVA) | |
| Industry | Medical Technology |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Headquarters | San Diego, California |
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Key people
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Gregory T. Lucier, Chairman of the Board and CEO |
| Products | Medical Devices |
| Revenue | $962 million (2016) |
| Website | www |
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.
Their mission is to improve the lives of patients who suffer from debilitating back, neck, or leg pain by creating cutting-edge products and procedures that revolutionize spine surgery through focusing on Speed of Innovation®, Absolute Responsiveness®, and Superior Clinical Results.
Through innovative technological advancements, NuVasive has successfully progressed major spine surgery to where many patients have experienced extraordinary results—they are often walking the same day of surgery, experiencing less blood loss, spending less time in the hospital, and going back to work within four to six weeks (versus six months).
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. They feature more than 90 products spanning lumbar, thoracic, and cervical applications, neuromonitoring services, and a biologics portfolio. Their products have been used in hundreds of thousands of spine surgeries.
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).
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