Medical Device Companies Sign Up to Sponsor Syndicom SpineConnect
MEDICAL DEVICE COMPANIES SIGN UP TO SPONSOR SYNDICOM SPINECONNECT
Styker Spine, Depuy Spine, SeaSpine, and NuVasive to sponsor Syndicom SpineConnect platform to support collaboration among spine surgeons.
Durango, CO – March 7, 2006 – Syndicom, Inc., the premier provider of collaboration applications, announced today that four leading medical device companies have signed on as premier sponsors of the Syndicom SpineConnect platform. Stryker Spine, Depuy Spine, SeaSpine, and NuVasive have signed agreements to support Syndicom’s cutting edge technology that provides a web-based infrastructure for easy case collaboration.
“Syndicom’s monthly 20% growth rate underscores the power of collaboration within the spine surgeon community. From using SpineConnect to obtain input on difficult and unusual cases to integrating it with conferences for grand rounds, spine surgeons now have an easy-to-use tool at their disposal with a vast potential to improve patient care. Stryker Spine is proud to be a premier sponsor of this innovative platform,” said Gerald Pennington, Global Communications Manager for Stryker Spine.
Pat Miles, Senior Vice President of Marketing for NuVasive, Inc. concurs. “Syndicom SpineConnect encourages ongoing education through its collaborative tools and extensive case database. By sponsoring Syndicom SpineConnect, we are underscoring our commitment to provide innovative solutions for the spine surgeon community.”
Dr. Paul Anderson, Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Wisconsin, commented, “As a spine surgeon who relies on SpineConnect not only as an educational tool within my teaching hospital, but also as a means to gain additional insight into complex cases, I applaud these companies for having the foresight to sponsor SpineConnect. SpineConnect has already made a difference in how I approach my patient cases, and I believe that it will have a profound effect within the surgical community.”
“We are proud to be associated with Stryker Spine, Depuy Spine, SeaSpine and NuVasive as sponsors of the Syndicom SpineConnect platform. Their confidence in our solution is further proof that our focus on collaboration designed specifically for spine surgeons will result in tangible benefits for spine care patients,” concluded Scott Capdevielle, CEO of Syndicom.
After just four short months since its introduction, Syndicom SpineConnect has garnered wide acceptance within the spine surgeon community. With over 170 cases and close to 1,000 reviews posted, SpineConnect is quickly becoming a place for spine surgeons to collaborate on difficult and unusual cases. Spine surgeons from eight different countries representing academic and research oriented institutions as well as private practice, have already accessed SpineConnect more than 13,400 times.
About Syndicom, Inc.
Syndicom was founded to facilitate the development, management and distribution of intellectual property. By creating advanced communication tools for seamless collaboration, Syndicom enables communities to collaborate and deliver innovative solutions to the market in a more timely, efficient, and economical way. The company’s flagship product, SpineConnect, helps spine surgeons accomplish extraordinary things. By bringing spine surgeons and their expertise together, best practices and intellectual capital can be captured and implemented quickly, efficiently, and economically. For more information, please contact Jenny Vierling, (970)-903-7644
Stryker Spine
Stryker Spine, a division of Stryker, develops, manufactures, and sells a full range of spinal implants for spinal surgeries in sixty four key markets around the world. Stryker Corporation is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies with the most broadly-based range of products in orthopaedics and a significant presence in other medical specialties. Stryker works with respected medical professionals to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. The Company’s products include implants used in joint replacement, trauma, craniomaxillofacial and spinal surgeries; biologics; surgical, neurologic, ear, nose & throat and interventional pain equipment; endoscopic, surgical navigation, communications and digital imaging systems; as well as patient handling and emergency medical equipment. Stryker also provides outpatient physical therapy services in the United States. The Company’s website address is http://www.stryker.com.
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