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joimax® Organizes its First Online Endoscopic Spine Symposium

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Karlsruhe (GER) — joimax®, the Germany-based market leader of technologies and training methods for full-endoscopic minimally-invasive spinal surgery, held its first online global symposium, “Endoscopic Spine Surgery – Indications, Technology and Limitations”, at its headquarters in the Training and Education Center (TEC) in Karlsruhe-Germany, on April 24-25, 2020.

In view of the coronavirus restrictions introduced by many governments, in March,  joimax® began holding weekly webinars, in partnership with key surgeons, to demonstrate the latest endoscopic techniques. The training sessions culminated with a two-day Symposium, full of live discussions and video demonstrations, scheduled during Western and Eastern time zones.

joimax first online endoscopic spine symposium, April 2020

On April 24, joimax® Founder and CEO Wolfgang Ries, moderated a panel with faculty members Ralf Wagner, MD (Ligamenta Spine Center Frankfurt-Germany) and Christoph Hofstetter, MD, PhD (University of Washington Medicine, Neurosurgery Department, Seattle/USA). The following day, faculty member, Junseok Bae, MD (President of Wooridul Spine Hospital Seoul, South Korea), joined the panel.

On both days, the agenda included a theoretical part focused on transforaminal and interlaminar indications, and the general possibilities of endoscopy from lumbar to thoracic to cervical, as well as a hands-on lab portion. In the wet lab, Dr. Ralf Wagner demonstrated the joimax® product application of TESSYS® and iLESSYS® in specific indications. Moreover, there were presentations of Intracs® em , the first electromagnetic system for endoscopic spine applications that can navigate instruments directly at the tip. This navigation system combines lateral and AP images of the C-arm with CT scan, providing surgeons with most accurate views of the target region.

The Symposium also featured special guests: Dr. Menno Iprenburg (Iprenburg Spine Clinic, Veenhuizen, Netherlands) and Prof. Alastair Gibson (The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Scotland); both board members of ESPINEA® Academy, who gave their valued input, based on their long-lasting experience.

“This is the  future of digital education and a great way to virtually meet and learn,” stated Dr. Iprenburg.  Prof. Gibson added, “excellent Symposium; it couldn’t get any better”.

The Symposium marked a major milestone, with 430 participants. Surgeons from all over the world joined this unique online education program and stimulating Q&A session.

When safe, joimax® will transition back to on-site workshops and trainings, but in the  meantimewill continue with its attention-grabbing online webinars.

joimax® Wins 2019 Spine Technology Award for its Integrated Navigation Tracking & Control System, Intracs®em and Exhibits at NASS

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Irvine, CA – joimax®, a leading developer and marketer of complete systems for endoscopic minimally invasive spinal surgery, is pleased to announce they’ve won a 2019 Orthopedics this Week Spine Technology Award for their new Integrated Navigation Tracking & Control System, Intracs®em. joimax® will be recognized with the award during the annual North American Spine Society Meeting (NASS), taking place September 25-28 in Chicago.

joimax® is heavily involved in this year’s NASS program. On Wednesday, September 25, they will host three stations at the new, hands-on, full-day course, NASS/Neurospine Endoscopic Spinal Surgery Symposium and Cadaver Workshop, co-sponsored by KOMISS. Moreover, joimax® will present the latest technologies at their booth, No. 3416, including Intracs®em, the first electromagnetic system for endoscopic spine applications. Earlier this year, Intracs®em received its CE mark and is already very successful within Europe and Asia. It is pending FDA clearance; expected before year end.

joimax® is also presenting ESPINEA®, Endoscopic Spine Academy, with its complete joimax® endoscopic education curriculum, which will play a crucial role in educating the next generation of endoscopic spine surgeons. Additional highlights in the booth will be the 4K Endoscopic tower and its optimal solution for endoscopic spinal surgery, as well as the latest 3D-printed EndoLIF® Cage family, consisting of the EndoLIF® O/On-Cage, DoubleWedge-Cage and Delta- Cage.

Wolfgang Ries, joimax® CEO and Founder states, “We are excited about the most recent developments within the US market. We are experiencing a great movement towards joimax® procedures, such as TESSYS® and iLESSYS®, from academics as well as private institutions. With our recently established ESPINEA® and the support from societies such as NASS, we believe we are at the tipping point where joimax® endoscopic spine surgery will become the gold standard of treatment in the US market.”

joimax® Hosts International Training Summit to Showcase Innovative Technologies Presents Kambin Award; Introduces Endoscopic Spine Academy

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Karlsruhe, GER– March 12, 2019 – Earlier this month, at the international training summit dubbed, Faculty and User Meeting, joimax®, the Germany-based market leader of technologies and training methods for full-endoscopic minimally-invasive spinal surgery, presented its newest products and technologies. During the two-day event, joimax® also honored four surgeons with the Kambin Award and introduced the Endoscopic Spine Academy, ESPINEA® .

The summit took place at the Paracelsus Medical University (PMU) in Salzburg, Austria, March 1-2, 2019 where more than 100 participants attended top-class presentations as well as well a human cadaver lab. The lab was equipped with ten hands-on training stations: six cadaveric stations with 4K image resolution equipment and within those stations, two Intracs® navigation systems where integrated; two stations with Real Spine simulation models; and two stations with the latest EndoTrainer® Plus virtual simulator, which can be used in any lab for training.

The Intracs® em electromagnetic navigation system for endoscopic minimally invasive spine surgery in lumbar and thoracic applications is very easy to set up, extremely user-friendly, and ready to serve as a stand-alone device. Specifically designed for simple and safe access to any spinal target, the system relies on electromagnetic tracking and allows for simultaneous navigation of multiple instruments such as needles, guiding rods, reamers, and endoscopes, also developed by joimax®.

Dr. Erik Traupe (Germering, GER) stated: “I am really surprised how precise and easy navigation can be.”

After multiple successful introductions in 2018, Intracs® em is available globally, except in the United States, where FDA submission is planned in spring 2019.

Another trendsetting innovation presented at the summit: the joimax® TESSYS® Thx, a derivative of the well-known TESSYS®. Designed for a comfortable and safe treatment of decompressions in the thoracic region, it combines a special endoscope for thoracic applications, a viewing angle with 45° adapted to a steeper access route, a reduced diameter and a big working channel.

Jun Seok Bae, MD of the Wooridul Spine Hospital Group in South Korea is very excited about the advantages: “… just great, I want it a.s.a.p. and am ready in my hospital for daily usage!”

Moreover, joimax® showcased its EndoLIF® product line: the well-known 3D-printed EndoLIF® O/On-Cage, the EndoLIF® Delta Cage, and the latest EndoLIF® Double Wedge Cage, where approval is expected shortly.

Both Dr. Ralf Wagner (Frankfurt, GER) and Dr. Paul Houle (Cape Cod, MA, USA) are convinced of this solution for spinal fusion: “With the gentle and atraumatic access via gradual tissue dilatation, muscles remain intact and infection risk is reduced. Using 3D-printing technology, an open diamond cell structure, and a rough and porous surface, the implant ensures optimal bone ingrowth, stability and finally fusion.”

During the summit, the Parviz Kambin-Award was presented under the patronage of the PMU, ESPINEA and joimax® in recognition and honor of outstanding scientific and educational dedication to transforaminal surgery to Christoph P. Hofstetter (Seattle, WA, USA), Jian Shen (Amsterdam, NY, USA), Albert Telfeian (Providence, RI, USA) and Dinh Ngoc Son (Hanoi, Vietnam).

“I am thrilled about the Kambin Award, the most prestigious award in endoscopic spine surgery,” said Jian Shen.

Additionally, joimax® announced the recently founded and globally acting Endoscopic Spine Academy (ESPINEA). Backed by a scientific advisory board, ESPINEA offers professional and high-quality educational programs, specialty workshops and courses, and an opportunity to share knowledge and experiences. The goal of the academy is to elevate surgeons to the next level of expertise in endoscopic spinal treatment modalities.

The first two ESPINEA® Board Members are Dr. Menno Iprenburg, NL, longstanding endoscopic surgeon and twice Kambin Award recipient, and Kambin Award recipient Prof. Alastair Gibson, UK, whose been performing endoscopic spine surgery since 2005, using almost all system applications.

joimax® Announces New Distribution Partners in Brazil and Japan and Expands International Market Presence as Part of Growth Strategy

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Karlsruhe, GER– February 8, 2019 – joimax®, the Germany-based market leader of technologies and training methods for full-endoscopic minimally-invasive spinal surgery, is pleased to announce its expanded international market presence with new distribution partners in Brazil and Japan.
In Brazil, joimax® is partnering with the privately-owned CT Group, which offers more than 20 years experience in the medical technology market. CT Group delivers a unique strategy and approach in the Brazilian market, focusing on the spine segment. The group is composed of 5 affiliated companies that provide innovative and high standard medical devices and equipment throughout the country.

“We are very happy to represent joimax® and its complete endoscopic product portfolio in Brazil,” states Volnei Luiz Ortigara, Chairman of the Brazilian CT Group. “Together, we will ensure an outstanding market presence”.

Currently, there are 50 potential providers in Brazil who have been trained on the joimax® methods and will be able to start offering joimax® endoscopic procedures this spring. In Japan, joimax® is partnering with United Biomech Japan, Inc., who will oversee distribution of the complete joimax® product line countrywide. The official market launch will take place at the 48th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research (JSSR), April 18 – 20, 2019 in Yokohama, Japan. The agreement coincides with the Japan-EU Free Trade Agreement (JEFTA) which came into effect February 1, 2019.
“This is the first time joimax® will be involved with the Japanese market,” states Wolfgang Ries, Founder and CEO of the joimax® Group. “We are excited to extend our global reach and offer superior medical products and training internationally.”

The presence in these two major markets is part of the overall growth strategy for joimax® further positioning the company as a leader in the spine industry.

 

Rapid company growth prompts joimax® Inc. to move its US headquarters to a new, larger state-of-the-art facility

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Irvine, CA – November 5, 2018 – joimax®, the Germany-based market leader of technologies and training methods for full-endoscopic minimally-invasive spinal surgery, announces the move of its US headquarters to a new 26,000-square-foot facility in Irvine, California, beginning November 5, 2018.
“With the move to the new building, the steadily growing need for endoscopic procedures among patients and physician communities can now be efficiently met,” states Wolfgang Ries, Founder and CEO of the joimax® Group. “Growth requires space — the continued demand in the US market creates a major opportunity which joimax® Inc. is addressing with the expansion of its US organization.”

The new office is located at 140 Technology Drive, Suite 150 in the city of Irvine and includes a brand new training and education center. The center offers a demonstration and wet lab training room displaying all joimax® systems and products, as well as a big audience room for didactics presentations. The first workshop will be held at the center on Nov 30th – Dec 1st, 2018.

In addition, the new facility will handle all corporate and business functions. Over the next year, joimax® Inc. will add more clinical support, marketing, and sales personnel in order to face the fast growing demand for endoscopic spine procedures.

Endoscopy in Pain Therapy – One day meeting with live surgery – Rome, Nov 24, 2018

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Endoscopy in Pain Therapy

Focus on Facet Joint – Sacroiliac Joint – Peripheral nerves
New Endoscopic Approach

The aim of the Course of Endoscopy in Pain Therapy is to develop endoscopic techniques in the treatment of common diseases like Low Back Pain, Sacroileitis and Peripheral nerves pain. This course gives the participants an overview of endoscopic possibilities and new approaches in Pain Therapy.

The course is divided in two sessions, a frontal didactical part with an explanation of anatomy and physiopathology of facet joint pain, sacroliliac pain and peripheral nerves disturbs, and it is followed by a practice part with 2 / 3 surgical procedures performed by Dr. Meloncelli and his equipe with a direct explanation of surgical aspects.

At a glance:

One day meeting with live surgery
Rome, November 24, 2018, 9:30 – 17:00

Course director: Dr. Stefano Meloncelli
Secretary: Dr. Ignazio Urti
Faculty: Dr. Marco Divizia, Dr. Giorgio Germani

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Location:
Casa di Cura „Valle Giulia“
Via Guiseppe de Notaris 2, Roma
www.clinicavallegiulia.it

Number of Participants: 10
Subscription: 600 Euro

Reservation and information:
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phone number:+39 329 771 41 69
email: infomedicaltraining@gmail.com

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joimax® Introduces Intracs® em Electromagnetic Navigation System – New Minimally Invasive Device Exhibited at EUROSPINE Barcelona and NASS Los Angeles

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Irvine, Calif. — joimax®, the Germany-based market leader of technologies and training methods for full-endoscopic spinal surgery, introduces another minimally invasive device, Intracs® em Electromagnetic Navigation System, at two global spine events: EUROSPINE Barcelona, the Spine Society of Europe’s annual conference and expo (September 19-21), and NASS 2018, the North American Spine Society premier meeting in Los Angeles (September 24-28).

“With developments such as Intracs® em, we are steadily positioning ourselves as true innovators in this space.”, states Wolfgang Ries, Founder and CEO of joimax®, “And we further strengthen our leading role in endoscopic spinal surgery.” he adds.

Intracs® em Electromagnetic Navigation System

Intracs® em relies on electromagnetic tracking and is specifically designed for simple and safe access to any spinal target. For exceptional accuracy, the instruments are vector-guided directly at the tip; therefore, bending of needles or other pliant instruments will not affect the navigation’s precision. The new smart and user-friendly system can serve as a stand-alone device, or be completely integrated with the joimax® Endoscopic Tower. It is the only system on the market which allows for simultaneous navigation of multiple instruments such as needles, guiding rods, reamers, and endoscopes; developed by joimax®.

The full European product launch is scheduled for Q4 2018. The global launch, including the United States, will be rolled out in the beginning of 2019.

Trade Show Exhibitions and Demo Workshops

joimax® will be exhibiting at EUROSPINE 2018 and NASS 2018.

  • EUROSPINE 2018: On September 20, joimax® will present at a lunch symposium. In addition, members of the internationally acclaimed joimax® faculty group will host daily Meet the Expert sessions at the joimax® booth, No. 05A.
  • NASS 2018: On September 27, the company will be part of the After Hours Workshop presentation and hands-on cadaver lab. Plus, following a successful introduction at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) in New Orleans last March, joimax® will showcase its combined 4K UHD resolution camera and LED light source system, Camsource® LED, and the fully integrated documentation and command system, Vitegra® Docu and Command. Presentations held at Booth No. 1529.

joimax® Launches Its Latest Interlaminar Endoscopic System, iLESSYS® Pro, and New 4K Camera Light Source and Documentation Command System, Camsource® LED and Vitegra® at AANS in New Orleans, LA and GSC in Singapore

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Karlsruhe, Germany – May 1st 2018 – joimax® again launches new product innovations at the upcoming American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) taking place in New Orleans from April 28 – May 2, and at the Global Spine Congress (GSC) in Singapore, starting May 2. The German based market leader of technologies and training methods for minimally invasive endoscopic spinal surgery expands its family of decompression systems with an additional milestone of its interlaminar endoscopic access systems named iLESSYS® Pro for access and resection within the spinal canal. All endoscopic systems including the members of the so-called iLESSYS® Family will be shown at AANS as well as at GSC, where joimax® will host a full-day workshop with four stations on May 1 and with numerous lectures on endoscopic spine surgery held throughout the congress.

iLESSYS® Pro was developed in collaboration with Christoph Hofstetter, MD, PhD Associate Professor at University of Washington in Seattle, Washington.  It combines the ability to efficiently remove and decompress degenerative spinal pathology from the iLESSYS® Delta with the possibility to enter the spinal canal and treat intraspinal disc pathology which has been a hallmark of the iLESSYS® system. Along with TESSYS®, TESSYS® XT and TESSYS® Isee, now all lumbal and thoracic degenerative pathologies can effectively be treated with joimax® techniques.

“We have re-engineered every part of the iLESSYS® Pro, including dilators, rongeurs and drills with the goal to bring spine endoscopy one step closer to the efficiency of minimally invasive tubular spine surgery. Our patients benefit from the minimal tissue trauma associated with a small working corridor and a low complication rate achieved by superior visualization and illumination by working channel endoscopes. The new scope has completely surpassed my expectations and it is my go-to scope for interlaminar discectomies, medial facetectomies and certain laminectomies.” explains Dr. Christoph Hofstetter.  Also Dr. Ralf Wagner from the Ligamenta Spine Center in Frankfurt, GER expresses his enthusiasm: “The working channel of 4.7 mm allows the use of larger forceps or blades for effective removal of hard tissue and, at the same time, is small enough to ideally suit for working within the spinal canal – really fantastic.”

At both congresses, the company will show its newest combined 4K resolution camera and LED light source system, Camsource® LED and its fully integrated documentation and command system, Vitegra® Docu and Command. They were presented for the first time at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) in New Orleans in March. With these innovations, joimax® again sets a major milestone worldwide. “With a significant growth rate in Q1/2018 we clearly demonstrate our leading role in endoscopic spinal surgery. We are still approaching our goal: to sustainably anchor the endoscopic minimally invasive spine surgery” states Wolfgang Ries, Founder and CEO of joimax®. “This is also reflected in the increase of accepted lectures held at all congresses accompanied by a steadily growing number of publications”.

joimax® Presents Its New Generation 4K Camera Light Source and Documentation Command System, Camsource® LED and Vitegra® at AAOS in New Orleans, LA

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Karlsruhe, Germany – March 7th, 2018 – joimax®, the German based market leader of technologies and training methods for endoscopic minimally invasive spinal surgery presents its newest combined 4K resolution camera and LED light source system, Camsource® LED and its fully integrated documentation and command system, Vitegra® Docu and Command. Both systems are introduced for the first time at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), currently taking place in New Orleans, LA where joimax® is represented at booth no. 4020.

The Vitegra® Docu and Command system opens a new era of documentation, control and hospital integration. The device comes with numerous flexible control options including a wireless tablet PC, live video streaming and a live voice commenting option, in-surgery image and video review function, voice control capabilities and easy data export solutions. The Vitegra® offers with its command mode to control all other devices that are part of the joimax® endoscopic tower. An optimized monitoring of the endoscopic devices during the surgical procedures by live review and control of all important device parameters is also provided. An initial, limited market launch is planned for Q2/2018 within European and U.S. markets.

“Our new 4K LED Visualization Systems are the next important components of our steadily growing endoscopic product portfolio. These developments demonstrate our continued leading position in the fast-growing endoscopic spine surgery market worldwide,” states Wolfgang Ries, Founder and CEO of joimax®.

jomax Vitegra Docu and Command, Camsource LED

joimax® continues strong growth trend in 2017 with launch of its MultiZYTE® Facet and SI Joint treatment Set in the US and also obtains full approval of its Endovapor® 2 system in China

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Karlsruhe, Germany – February 8, 2018 – the joimax® group announces very strong sales figures for 2017. The German based market leader of technologies and training methods for endoscopic minimally invasive spinal surgery shows a jump of almost 80% vs. 2016 in the U.S. Consolidated sales show a growth of nearly 30%, which reflects its CAGR of 35% since 2008.

“joimax® is in line with its top-line plans as well as with its EBIT growth projections”, states Rainer Schmitz, the long-standing CFO of the joimax® GmbH. “The company is now active in 50 countries and enjoys a strong reputation in Europe, Asia and the U.S.”

Based on the inclusion of the newly created AMA CPT code 62380 for endoscopic decompression of the lumbar spine as of January 1st, 2017, and the worldwide increasing adoption rate of the joimax® procedures in general, the company is gaining a strong foothold throughout the U.S.. The acceptance of endoscopic minimally invasive spine surgery techniques and their benefits to both the patients and the surgeons are steadily growing worldwide.

The understanding and therapy of SI Joint is a rapidly growing new field worldwide. joimax® faces this growing area of unmet needs with its MultiZYTE® Facet and SI Joint Treatment Set in this market segment. The upcoming 3rd International Conference on Sacroiliac Joint Surgery (ICSJS), taking place in Tampa, FL from Feb. 21 to 24, 2018 gives attendees the opportunity to further enhance the level of understanding of the sacroiliac joint and to participate in a cadaver workshop at CAMLS learning center.

Further success in Asia is a result of the recent approval of the joimax® Endovapor® 2 Multi Radio Frequency System also in China, where joimax® has already been successfully in the market for 10 years.

“With this latest approval we now can market all our systems in this important country, which is a great step towards more targeted patient care” states Wolfgang Ries, Founder and CEO of joimax®.

The Endovapor® 2 generates electrical power for monopolar and bipolar cutting and coagulation of tissue structures in surgical operations. The device is an all-in-one generator with specially integrated programs for spinal surgery with interdisciplinary application. It is equipped with two monopolar and two bipolar sockets and an easy and intuitive touchpad technology.  With arc control for safe application and easy neutral electrode monitoring, it combines a variety of electro-surgical modes and effects.

joimax Endoscopic Tower