tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post6713367784479308333..comments2024-02-24T06:25:59.743-08:00Comments on The Spine Blogger: Spineology: Good Times, Bad TimesMusculoskeletal Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14873819014357051373noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-32062871770886536832019-09-29T23:03:15.701-07:002019-09-29T23:03:15.701-07:00My bag of bones burst after 2017 fusion L4-5, surg...My bag of bones burst after 2017 fusion L4-5, surgeon won't admit it.Expressed my worsening pain - surgeon said see you in a yr. <br />Diff. doc ordered CT showed non-union & open bag of bones, had revision, doing better but lost stability in surrounding areas before revision. Changed my life for worse, I cope & try to be best I can.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-79243671735620118852017-09-14T05:43:25.641-07:002017-09-14T05:43:25.641-07:00If anyone can point me to more, current info regar...If anyone can point me to more, current info regarding bag of bones/Optimesh info I would appreciate it. Mine too burst, my life too has changed drastically for the worst. My surgery was in 2016, I am curious to know what expect going forward..Limbowdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18301653933324588253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-17312800896182573732016-05-09T14:48:16.575-07:002016-05-09T14:48:16.575-07:00My "bag of bones" burst as well. Trying ...My "bag of bones" burst as well. Trying to get insurance to approve revision and ALIF with peak cage. My doctor used it for a l4-5 fusion. A little less than a month in I think it burst and he refused to admit it. I too had to find a different doctor.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07022846281574282869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-92130861284472987472016-03-02T12:48:12.978-08:002016-03-02T12:48:12.978-08:00My wife is considering Vertebral Augmentation usin...My wife is considering Vertebral Augmentation using Optimesh for a T12 compression fracture which is 4 months old and doesnt seem to be getting better.Our neurosurgeon has done 200 of these procedures in last 10 years with only 2 problem cases, both with much more severe factors than my wife's. We are considering this as an alternative to a Kyphoplasty procedure which uses material which could leak and lead to serious complications as a result. We arent sure which is the best course. With only 30% improvement since the accident just waiting it out for another 4-12 months doesnt seem to be a desirable opion.Any helpful information or advice appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-60875715306676932712015-03-12T06:26:41.538-07:002015-03-12T06:26:41.538-07:00I would like to say this. My Dr used this optimesh...I would like to say this. My Dr used this optimesh and it ruptured about 4 months after surgery. The dr didn't tell me it was off labeled and I signed a consent but if I had known it was off label I wouldn't have done it. It's hard to prove in a court of law that a dr or manufacturer is negligent until a hundred people report it. I am left with nerve damage to my left leg because my Dr who wouldn't acknowledge that the optimesh went bad and I had vertebrae on vertebrae for 8 months. I had to find a different Dr who within 5 mins after looking at an x-ray saw there was no disc. This company needs to stop putting this device on the market period. My life has changed forever because of this horrible productAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-81386261494528283172013-04-29T14:58:39.789-07:002013-04-29T14:58:39.789-07:00Not sure if everyone here is that well informed. ...Not sure if everyone here is that well informed. Isn't Spineology in its 2nd IDE study with FDA right now? How could they be doing that study if there were problems? If they get the FDA clearance, as it looks like they will, how are you guys going to respond? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-90942041733443265692012-08-18T23:09:52.943-07:002012-08-18T23:09:52.943-07:00What needs to happen is when a doctor or company b...What needs to happen is when a doctor or company breaks the law with medical devices they should be fined. If that misuse results in death or injury doctors and members of that company should face criminal prosecution. <br /><br />Here is what patients said when asked about the FDA and the medical industry and what should happen when they break the law.<br /><br />Only if killing and maiming innocent Americans for the sake of obscene profits is treason. 58 (16%)<br /> <br />No. The FDA protects American from bad food and medicine.9 (2%)<br /> <br />Yes, and their punishment should be a firing squad. 251 (72%)<br /> <br />No. Somebody needs to protect the struggling and altruistic medical industry from all the greedy lawyers. 30 (8%)<br /><br />The FDA is the enforcement wing on the medical and food industry. Medronic, J&J and Stryker own the medical device division of the FDA.Elhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05479147352816145505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-14020393362387637902012-07-29T07:29:00.607-07:002012-07-29T07:29:00.607-07:00Direct reps DO carry other than Medtronic products...Direct reps DO carry other than Medtronic products. The company made an investment in an expandable cage product that a couple of reps in Phoenix carried for 20% commAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-14096715050034413252012-07-24T12:18:33.996-07:002012-07-24T12:18:33.996-07:00The company got wise and no longer promotes for VC...The company got wise and no longer promotes for VCF---Fusion is where it's at. I used to be a distributor for Spineology and dropped them. No data to support fusion and off label. With a bounty of expandable cages in the market place why risk my business? This technology was innovative 10 years ago. They missed the window-----without FDA approval I won't carry in my bag.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-71080979139036731752012-07-24T08:47:15.391-07:002012-07-24T08:47:15.391-07:00I work for one of the major VCF companies was call...I work for one of the major VCF companies was called by Spineology recruiters twice (this was after they were required to discontinue marketing for fractures of the anterior column). First question he asked me: Do I have relationships with surgeons or IR docs doing VCFx? Was called once in 2009 and again in 2010. There is no question these guys have every intention of doing things unethically in order to boost revenue. They target the physicians doing the cases but keep it off their literature to avoid a more obvious violation and then claim "it's the physician's choice." Hope they get what they deserve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-16516012737643171232012-07-23T19:52:35.020-07:002012-07-23T19:52:35.020-07:00That's not unprecedented. 2-3 years ago Brad R...That's not unprecedented. 2-3 years ago Brad Rummer (the Texas distributor for Medtronic) started a spinoff company outside of Medtronic peddling smaller niche products like Annulex. Some say that was one of the reasons he was asked to leave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-58218513629088437022012-07-22T14:26:35.050-07:002012-07-22T14:26:35.050-07:00Aug 1. $16.00 ~ $18.00 per share, Wow.Aug 1. $16.00 ~ $18.00 per share, Wow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-84094688559154266042012-07-22T13:23:34.985-07:002012-07-22T13:23:34.985-07:00Led Zeppelin............Sir Mix-alot, LMAOLed Zeppelin............Sir Mix-alot, LMAOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-43636659600436057032012-07-22T13:06:59.930-07:002012-07-22T13:06:59.930-07:00Plenty of MDT distributors and direct have been ca...Plenty of MDT distributors and direct have been carrying other companies products that they don't have like ISPs for some time (I know they have the S-plate). Now MDT might or might not know about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-91985565407988297312012-07-22T10:47:41.800-07:002012-07-22T10:47:41.800-07:00MDT direct reps carrying LDR as well !MDT direct reps carrying LDR as well !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-84833268577748568442012-07-22T09:57:54.329-07:002012-07-22T09:57:54.329-07:00I think MDT see's the writing on the wall....s...I think MDT see's the writing on the wall....spine is on the decline and they better allow distributors to grab revenue where they can.<br /><br />MDT has revenue streams from other offerings outside of MDT spine and so should the distributors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-70431063686748141792012-07-22T08:40:38.984-07:002012-07-22T08:40:38.984-07:00Is MDT desperate? They are letting the NY Dist. S...Is MDT desperate? They are letting the NY Dist. Spinal Associates to carry the Centinel Spine stand alone devices - Stalif. It seems they are selling it under the name Lake Medical. WTF This is unprescidented for MDT. <br /><br />Granted the Sovereign and Prevail devices blow. Does anyone know if they are going to let the direct sales force or the other distributors carry it as well. Is MDT going to buy Centinal spine? any rumours? Is McGann grasping at straws to keep things togetherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-5206991679423886792012-07-22T06:01:22.982-07:002012-07-22T06:01:22.982-07:00I love that song, "good times bad times"...I love that song, "good times bad times", who sings that? Please tell me it's Sir Mix-Alot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-32347858398790712702012-07-21T04:09:41.684-07:002012-07-21T04:09:41.684-07:00Coflex isn't getting PMA approval for at least...Coflex isn't getting PMA approval for at least another 2 years. The math doesn't work. Spinal Motion has been at FDA for 3+ years and do has PCM.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-71384352390911816902012-07-20T19:33:29.294-07:002012-07-20T19:33:29.294-07:00When is Globus I mean Spineolgoy going public?When is Globus I mean Spineolgoy going public?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-37533708476095048712012-07-20T17:57:52.519-07:002012-07-20T17:57:52.519-07:00Wow I just heard Coflex is getting pma approved.Wow I just heard Coflex is getting pma approved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-12492028555421220052012-07-20T14:31:31.514-07:002012-07-20T14:31:31.514-07:00You mean he Billie from Alphawreck?You mean he Billie from Alphawreck?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-78868764342277818662012-07-20T13:24:40.692-07:002012-07-20T13:24:40.692-07:00Folks at MDT used to refer to this as the bag of s...Folks at MDT used to refer to this as the bag of sh*t!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-59819353020757852952012-07-20T09:28:23.689-07:002012-07-20T09:28:23.689-07:00What you say is this manager had a personal financ...What you say is this manager had a personal financial gain to get docs on board. What kind of conflict does that have for the company? <br /><br />If true that does not look good for opti-mess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-64017576269159327632012-07-20T08:36:43.920-07:002012-07-20T08:36:43.920-07:00Matt started as a rep with Spineology, invested a ...Matt started as a rep with Spineology, invested a ton of his "kyphon cash-out" money which was his expedited nod into management (glorified rep).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com