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“Even the greatest idea isn’t worth anything until it’s validated and executed and it’s very difficult
to get someone else to do that for you. If you really believe in your idea, you need to invest in it
yourself, and do it yourself. That’s the only way to guarantee your idea will ever see the light of day.”
Dr. David Kirschman
President and CEO
X-spine Timeline:
| 2003 |
Dr. Kirschman submits the first of over 30 patent applications for spinal implant technology |
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| 2004 |
X-spine Systems is incorporated in Dayton, Ohio with investment from Dr. Kirschman and private
investment group. X-spine receives its first FDA approval for XACP cervical plating system. First office opened in Washington Township, Ohio |
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| 2005 |
X-spine receives FDA approvals for Capless Pedicle Screw System and Spider Cervical Plating System. Company exhibits at first NASS meeting. |
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| 2006 |
Spider and Capless systems commercially launched. Network of independent distributors formed.
Dr. Kirschman closes clinical practice to become President and CEO of the company. |
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| 2007 |
X-spine moves to new facility in Miamisburg, Ohio with in-house prototyping and test laboratory.
Company receives CE mark for international distribution. First international procedures performed
in South Africa and England. |
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| 2008 |
X-spine wins Frost and Sullivan Best Practices Product of the Year Awards for Capless Pedicle Screw System. Butrex Buttress Plating System approved by FDA. Distribution expanded to continental Europe, Middle East and Australia. |
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| 2009 |
Calix PEEK Spinal Implant System approved by FDA. Reached milestone of 1000 Spider plates shipped per month. Launched HydraGraft demineralized bone graft sponge. Received $3 million research grant to study advanced implant titanium processing with University of Cincinnati. Fortex Pedicle Screw System developed. PEEK line expanded with ALIF, PLIF and TLIF implants. X-spine Miamisburg facility expanded with additional laboratory, office and conference space. |
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