Pioneer Surgical Technology Announces the Establishment of Its European Subsidiary in The Netherlands.MARQUETTE, Mich. -- Pioneer Surgical Technology will introduce its NUBAC(TM) Intradiscal Arthroplasty System in the European market through its new subsidiary, Pioneer Surgical Technology BV, which will be managed by Dr. Lex Giltaij. Following the introduction of NUBAC(TM), Pioneer Surgical Technology BV will grow its product offerings to include Pioneer's expanding line of spinal and orthopaedic devices and support services. "The founding of our European subsidiary is an important landmark for Pioneer in its goal to become a global player in the spine market. With NUBAC(TM) we have developed an exciting non-fusion technology designed to preserve spinal motion. Our experiences in Europe have shown great promise for patients suffering from back pain," says Dr. Matthew N. Songer, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Pioneer. NUBAC(TM) is the only intradiscal arthroplasty device for patients with degenerative disc disease Degeneration of the intervertebral disc, which is often called "degenerative disc disease" (DDD) of the spine, is a common disorder of the lower spine and for some people can cause low back pain and/or leg pain (sciatica). utilizing articulating PEEK-on-PEEK material designed to achieve load sharing and uniform stress distribution under various physiological loading conditions. The NUBAC Intradiscal Arthroplasty(TM) procedure is intended to preserve most of the annular annular /an·nu·lar/ (an´u-ler) ring-shaped. an·nu·lar adj. Shaped like or forming a ring. annular ring-shaped. tissue while being less invasive than Total Disc Replacement (TDR TDR - time domain reflectometer ) and fusion. The NUBAC(TM) surgical procedure allows further treatment options of TDR or fusion, if revision is required. Pioneer Surgical Technology began U.S. clinical trials of the NUBAC Intradiscal Arthroplasty(TM) System for patients with degenerative disc disease as part of its Investigational Device Exemption An Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) allows the investigational device to be used in a clinical study in order to collect safety and effectiveness data required to support a Premarket Approval (PMA) application or a Premarket Notification [510(k)] submission to Food and (IDE) study. Implantations of the NUBAC(TM) devices took place at Marquette General Hospital Marquette General Hospital is a hospital and regional medical center located in Marquette, Michigan and serving the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Marquette General Hospital Website in Marquette, Michigan, in July 2006. About Dr. Lex Giltaij Dr. Lex Giltaij has over 16 years of experience in international business, sales and marketing management, and product and business development in the orthopaedic and spinal medical device, biotech, and pharmaceutical industries. Dr. Giltaij had a medical practice at the University Hospital Rotterdam, The Netherlands, as well as worked as an adviser for the Dutch Ministry of Health, which oversaw pharmaceutical reimbursement reforms. In 1992 Dr. Giltaij began at Stryker Inc., where he successfully expanded the endoscopy endoscopy Examination of the body's interior through an instrument inserted into a natural opening or an incision, usually as an outpatient procedure. Endoscopes include the upper gastrointestinal endoscope (for the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum), the colonoscope (for the and instruments divisions. Dr. Giltaij was responsible for the market introduction of OP-1R / BMP-7 in the European market for Stryker Biotech. Subsequently, he managed the international business of the X-STOP Interspinous Process Decompression Interspinous Process Decompression, or IPD®, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which an implant is placed between the spinous processes of the symptomatic disc levels. System for St. Francis Medical Technology. Dr. Giltaij earned his M.D. from the University of Utrecht, The Netherlands, and his M.B.A. from Henley Management College
About Pioneer Technology Pioneer Surgical Technology, headquartered in Marquette, Michigan, is a leading innovator in the design and manufacture of spinal and orthopaedic implants. Founded in 1992, Pioneer has positioned itself as a true surgeon-driven spinal device company that promotes responsiveness through customer intimacy, surgeon-to-surgeon relationships, and a commitment to long-term innovation. In 2005 Pioneer launched the following spinal implant systems, in addition to receiving the CE mark for the NUBAC Intradiscal System(TM): Quantum(R) Spinal Rod , Pioneer(R) Anterior Cervical Plate and its PEEK-Plus Vertebral ver·te·bral adj. 1. Of, relating to, or of the nature of a vertebra. 2. Having or consisting of vertebrae. 3. Having a spinal column. Replacement Devices. The company is expanding its 70,000 square foot facility in Marquette as it continues to grow its spinal and orthopaedic products. Pioneer currently employs over 200 employees worldwide and has been awarded 30 patents. |
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