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Leaders in advanced technology
and implants for spine surgery

Spinal Elements continues to advance the field of modern spinal surgery, from our origins as the first company to propel PEEK as a standard for interbody products, to our game-changing MIS Ultra® suite of minimally invasive solutions.

Two decades delivering positive surgical outcomes

Since our inception, we have been laser-focused on developing groundbreaking implants and other differentiated spine surgery solutions to support surgeons and improve patient outcomes.

2022

Spinal Elements continues to develop cutting-edge solutions for spinal surgeons and patients.

2020

Spinal Elements introduces the breakthrough MIS Ultra® platform of products.

2017

Carlsbad, CA campus designated as new Spinal Elements company headquarters.

2017

With backing from private equity firm Kohlberg & Company, Spinal Elements merges with Marietta, GA-based company, Amendia, Inc.

2016

Spinal Elements develops robust spine surgery product pipeline, including Lucent®, Mercury®, Magnum+®, Ti–Bond® and more.

2006

Company officially changes its name to Spinal Elements, Inc. and commercializes the world’s first polymer stand-alone cervical implant, Mosaic®.

2004

Corporate headquarters established in Carlsbad, CA. Company receives first product clearances for Lucent® and Crystal®.

2004

Spinal Elements is one of the first companies to use PEEK as a material for interbody devices.

Early 2000s

Quantum Orthopedics (later Spinal Elements) is founded with a focus on developing technologies utilizing advanced design and high-performance materials.

Our Mission

Spinal Elements helps improve the lives of those who rely on our technology by being a trusted provider of innovation, quality, service, and value to medical professionals responsible for delivering care to spine surgery patients.

Our Vision

Spinal Elements will deliver innovative and differentiated technologies that enable fundamental shifts in solutions for spine surgery. We will continue to surround our core differentiated technologies with supportive adjacent products and services to provide a complete surgical solution.

Leadership Team

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Bring your skills to the leading edge of spine surgery. Join our team of medical technology visionaries who are passionate about improving quality of life for patients, their families, and our community.

Careers

See what’s happening at Spinal Elements

Karma’s PEEK Posterior Fixation Strap Proved Safe and Reproducible in Recently Published Clinical Article
Aug 03, 2023 View
Spinal Elements® Appoints Susan Denman to the Board
Jun 20, 2023 View
Spinal Elements® Announces First Publication on Karma® Metal-Free Cortico-Pedicular Posterior Fixation System
Apr 19, 2023 View
Spinal Elements® Appoints Ron Lloyd as President and Chief Executive Officer
Feb 09, 2023 View
Karma MIS First Case Press Release
Jul 20, 2022 View
Spinal Elements Announces First Clinical Use of Lucent® 3D Lumbar Interbody System
Nov 08, 2021 View
Spinal Elements to Feature the Karma® Fixation System at Upcoming 36th Meeting of the North American Spine Society
Sep 22, 2021 View
Spinal Elements Announces Full Commercial Launch of Luna® XD and Orbit™
Sep 15, 2021 View
Spinal Elements Announces 100th Case with Sapphire X™
Sep 10, 2021 View
Spinal Elements Announces Executive Appointments to Commercial Team
Sep 08, 2021 View
Spinal Elements Announces Publication of Positive MIS TLIF Clinical Outcomes Data using the Luna® XD Multi-Expandable Interbody Implant
Jun 08, 2021 View
Spinal Elements Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of Lucent® 3D
Apr 20, 2021 View
Spinal Elements Announces Relaunch of Luna® XD and Orbit® Systems
Mar 03, 2021 View
Spinal Elements Announces FDA Clearance of Lucent® XP-Curved
Jan 26, 2021 View
Dr. Burak Ozgur and the Make-A-Wish® Orange County and the Inland Empire Team with Spinal Elements and their Hero Program to celebrate local wish kid Olivia
Dec 21, 2020 View
Spinal Elements Announces the Acquisition of Benvenue Medical Assets
Dec 16, 2020 View
Spinal Elements Announces First Procedure with Sapphire X™
Dec 11, 2020 View
MIS Ultra™ – Lucent® XP Wide
Oct 30, 2020 View
Spinal Elements Announces Rick Simmons as Chief Marketing Officer
Sep 23, 2020 View
Spinal Elements Announces FDA Clearance of Sapphire X™
Jul 02, 2020 View
MIS Ultra™ Introduction
Jun 17, 2020 View
Spinal Elements Named One of San Diego’s Top Workplaces
Nov 25, 2019 View
Katana™ Lateral Access System
Sep 20, 2019 View
New Chairman of the Board
Jan 14, 2019 View
Spinal Elements Announces Headquarters and CEO Changes
Nov 27, 2018 View
Clearance of Ti-Bond® Titanium Coating as a Macro, Micro, and Nano-Surface
Nov 06, 2018 View
Expanded Commercial Release of Clutch® Interspinous Process Device
May 24, 2018 View
Spine Industry Veteran Paul Graveline Joins Spinal Elements
Jan 10, 2018 View
Youngstown Spine Surgeon Helps Make-A-Wish® Grant Local Teen’s Wish
Jan 05, 2018 View
$125,000 Check Presented to Make-A-Wish by Dr. Mike Leahy
Jul 19, 2017 View
Spinal Elements® Promotes Jason Blain to President & Chief Operating Officer
Jul 11, 2017 View
Amendia® Announces Corporate Name Change to Spinal Elements®
Jul 07, 2017 View
Amendia® Announces Acquisition of Spinal Elements®
Apr 13, 2017 View
Initial Procedures with Lucent® XP Expandable Interbody Implant
Mar 16, 2017 View
Clinical Experience with Magnum+® ALIF Device With Ti-Bond®
Jan 18, 2017 View
Over 10,000 Ti-Bond® Implants and Ti-Bond® Warranty Program
Aug 01, 2016 View
Spinal Elements® Receives Clearance for Expandable Interbody Device
Jun 20, 2016 View
Spinal Elements® Granted 50th US Patent
Apr 26, 2016 View
Lotus® Cervical Press Release
Sep 14, 2015 View
Ti-Bond® Cervical Press Release
Jan 21, 2015 View
Hero® Allograft, Encinitas Brownie Troop Kicked off Season of Giving
Dec 08, 2014 View
Hero® Allograft, Another Houston Make-A-Wish Child Had Wish Granted
Jun 19, 2014 View
Hero® Allograft, Make-A-Wish Kid Had Walt Disney World Resort Wish Unveiled
Apr 10, 2014 View
Hero® Allograft, San Diego’s Own Make-A-Wish Kid Had Wish Unveiled
Jan 30, 2014 View
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We’re committed to touching lives beyond the operating room. Under our Hero Allograft program, we dedicate a portion of our proceeds to worthy organizations, helping patients live their dreams and celebrating key milestones with surgeons, patients, and their families.

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