Vertos Medical is a privately held medical device manufacturer that develops, manufactures, and sells surgical instruments to perform minimally invasive procedures intended to treat lumbar spinal stenosis. Founded by Dr. Dave Solsberg and Dr. Don Schomer in 2005, the company is currently headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California.[citation needed]

Vertos Medical
Company typePrivate
Industry
Founded2005; 19 years ago (2005)
Founder
  • Dr. Dave Solsberg
  • Dr. Don Schomer
HeadquartersAliso Viejo, California, United States
Key people
  • Eric Wichems
  • (President and CEO)
Productsmedical devices
Owner
Number of employees
13(2016)
Websitewww.vertosmed.com

Vertos Medical's first product allows surgeons to perform a procedure dubbed Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD), a minimally invasive method for lumbar spinal decompression. MILD is market cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for decompression of the lumbar spine.[1] In March 2017, Vertos Medical won national coverage for its MILD procedure.[2]

On October 1, 2024, the firm was acquired by Stryker Corporation.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "New Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedure Restores Quality Of Life In Patients With Potentially Debilitating Spinal Condition". Medical News Today. 2008-07-30. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
  2. ^ "Vertos Medical wins CMS reimbursement for Mild procedure - MassDevice". www.massdevice.com. 7 March 2017. Retrieved 2018-10-23.
  3. ^ "Stryker completes acquisition of Vertos Medical, Inc., expanding interventional pain management solutions". Stryker Corporation. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
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