Spinal Elements
Spinal Elements is a US medical device company that designs and sells proprietary spine surgery implants, fixation systems, access instruments, and biologics to hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and spine surgeons across cervical and thoracolumbar procedures.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersCarlsbad, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Spinal Elements does
Spinal Elements is a privately held US medical device company that designs, manufactures, and commercializes a portfolio of differentiated spine surgery implants, instruments, and biologics used by orthopedic and neurosurgeons in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. Founded in 2003 (originally as Quantum Orthopedics) and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, the company is backed by private equity sponsor Kohlberg & Company and operates exclusively in the US market.
Its core technology centers on the MIS Ultra platform, which integrates interbody devices (Luna XD multi-expandable, Lucent XP family, and the 3D-printed titanium Ventana portfolio including Ventana C, P/T, L, and A ALIF), metal-free posterior fixation (Karma, using a PEEK band-based circumferential compression system), thoracolumbar fixation (Overwatch, Mercury, Primus MIS), cervical plating (Sapphire X), access instruments (Katana, Dimension, Orbit discectomy), and a biologics line (Orios, Nevos, Hero Allograft, Stylos BA). The portfolio is protected by roughly 200 issued patents worldwide and is positioned around minimally invasive approaches that target reduced surgical complexity, shorter recovery, and improved radiographic visualization.
Spinal Elements generates revenue through one-time hardware sales of these implants and instruments to surgical facilities via a multi-channel motion combining authorized distributors, direct hospital relationships, the Vizient GPO contract, and ASC-focused channels (notably for Karma). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company employs 101-250 people and is led by a public-company-experienced management team installed by Kohlberg beginning in February 2023.
Spinal Elements firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Spinal Elements
- Legal name
- Spinal Elements, Inc.
- Website
- https://spinalelements.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Spinal Elements is a US medical device company that designs and sells proprietary spine surgery implants, fixation systems, access instruments, and biologics to hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and spine surgeons across cervical and thoracolumbar procedures.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Spinal Elements industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Spinal Surgery Medical Devices
- NAICS
- Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)
- SIC
- Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Spine Implants & Motion Preservation (Fusion/Disc/Interspinous) (HLAHAEAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Surgical Navigation, Robotics & Patient-Matched Instrumentation (Ortho/Spine) (HLAHAEAL), 3D-Printed & Patient-Specific Implants (Custom Ortho/Spine/Cranial) (HLAHAEAJ), Open & Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments (Handheld, Laparoscopic, MIS) (HLAHADAA)
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Where Spinal Elements is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Carlsbad
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Spinal Elements business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Medical Device Sales: Spinal Elements generates revenue through the sale of proprietary spine surgery implants, instruments, and biologics to hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and spine surgeons. Revenue is derived from one-time device sales for surgical procedures rather than recurring subscriptions.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Spinal Elements product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Spinal Elements designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary spine surgery medical devices and biologics used in spinal fusion and minimally invasive surgery procedures. Its product portfolio spans interbody implants (including 3D-printed titanium Ventana systems), posterior and anterior fixation systems (including the metal-free Karma PEEK band system), discectomy instruments, cervical plates, MIS access systems, and a biologics line (viable bone matrix, DBM fibers, structural allograft, bioactive glass). Products are sold to hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and spine surgeons in the United States through an authorized distributor network, direct sales, and GPO agreements.
Product overview
Spinal Elements is a medical device company offering a comprehensive portfolio of spinal surgery technologies organized into platform-based solutions. The MIS Ultra® platform serves as the core architecture, integrating interbody systems (Luna® XD, Lucent XP®, Ventana® family), fixation devices (Karma®, Overwatch®, Primus™ MIS, Sapphire X®), access systems (Katana®, Dimension®), and biologics (Orios®, Nevos®, Hero®, Stylos BA®). The Transformative TLIF portfolio addresses transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion procedures, while the Comprehensive Core covers cervical and thoracolumbar solutions. The Metal-Free Fixation line featuring Karma® with PEEK band technology represents a differentiated approach to posterior fixation.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- MIS Ultra: Platform of products and procedural solutions including Karma MIS, Luna XD Multi-Expandable Interbody System, Orbit Discectomy System, and Sapphire X ACDF System.
- Hero Allograft
Products and services
- Karma Posterior Fixation System Metal-free posterior fixation system using a PEEK band that circumferential immobilizes and compresses the facet joint to facilitate fusion and spinal stability without metal; designed with low OR footprint and universally sized implant to fit ambulatory surgery centers.
- Sapphire X Anterior Cervical Plate System Segmental anterior cervical plate system with low-profile anatomical design and one-step insertion for streamlined instrumentation in ACDF procedures.
- Ventana A Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) System 3D-printed titanium anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) system with unique hinged architecture designed to maximize bone graft volume and containment, optimize load sharing to reduce subsidence risk, and improve radiographic visualization.
- Ventana C Cervical Interbody System 3D-printed titanium cervical interbody system with uniquely designed implant architecture that maximizes bone graft volume and containment.
- Ventana P/T Posterior Lumbar Interbody System 3D-printed titanium posterior lumbar interbody system with maximized bone graft volume and enhanced radiographic visualization.
- Ventana L Lateral Lumbar Interbody System 3D-printed titanium lateral lumbar interbody system part of the Ventana portfolio.
- Luna XD Multi-Expandable Interbody System Multi-expandable interbody system for TLIF procedures in the MIS Ultra platform, enabling controlled in-situ expansion to restore disc height and optimize fit.
- Lucent XP Expandable Interbody System Expandable interbody system part of the MIS Ultra platform for spinal fusion procedures.
- Orbit Discectomy System Discectomy system enabling effective, large-footprint discectomy through small, posterior access as part of the MIS Ultra platform.
- Primus MIS Thoracolumbar Spinal Fixation System MIS thoracolumbar spinal fixation system for minimally invasive posterior instrumentation.
- Overwatch Thoracolumbar Spinal Fixation System Thoracolumbar spinal fixation system for posterior instrumentation in the comprehensive core portfolio.
- Mercury Posterior Thoracolumbar Fixation System Posterior thoracolumbar fixation system in the comprehensive core portfolio.
- Katana Lateral Retractor Access System Lateral retractor access system for spine surgery.
- Orios XT Viable Bone Matrix Allograft Viable bone matrix allograft product for bone healing in spine fusion procedures.
- Nevos Fiber XT DBM Fibers Demineralized Bone Matrix (DBM) fibers product for spine fusion bone grafting.
- Hero Allograft Structural Allograft Program Structural allograft program supporting spine fusion, with proceeds from product sales donated to children's charities including Make-A-Wish and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
- Stylos BA BioActive Glass BioActive Glass biologics product for bone healing in spine surgery.
- TeleGraft MIS Graft Delivery System MIS graft delivery system for biologics application in minimally invasive spine surgery.
Companies that use Spinal Elements
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Spinal Elements technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Spinal Elements partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- VizientcoreVizient awarded Spinal Elements an Innovative Technology contract for the Karma Fixation System based on recommendation by hospital experts who serve on Vizient's client-led councils. The contract signifies unique qualities that bring improvement to healthcare. Vizient represents a diverse client base with over $140 billion in annual purchasing volume, including academic medical centers, pediatric facilities, community hospitals, and integrated health delivery networks.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Spinal Elements competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Orthofix Medical: Spine and orthopedics company (now including SeaSpine) offering interbody, fixation, cervical, and biologics lines that overlap with Spinal Elements' portfolio across MIS, cervical, and biologics. Comparable mid-to-large diversified spine peer.
- Zimmer Biomet Spine: Spine division of Zimmer Biomet with cervical, thoracolumbar, and MIS portfolios overlapping with Spinal Elements. Spinal Elements' VP of Operations previously held senior operations roles at Zimmer Biomet, reflecting the talent and product overlap.
- Globus Medical: One of the largest pure-play spine medical device companies, offering interbody, fixation, and MIS portfolios that directly overlap with Spinal Elements' core lines. Combines extensive spine catalog with robotics (ExcelsiusGPS) and a much larger sales force.
- Medtronic Spine & Biologics: Largest spine franchise globally, offering comprehensive interbody, fixation, cervical, and biologics portfolios that span the full set of procedures Spinal Elements addresses. Reference incumbent for reimbursement leverage and surgeon relationships.
- NuVasive (Globus Medical): Spine-focused medtech (now part of Globus) with deep TLIF, MIS, and cervical portfolios that overlap with Spinal Elements' MIS Ultra and Comprehensive Core lines. Several Spinal Elements executives previously held senior roles at NuVasive.
- Stryker Spine: Major diversified medtech player with a spine division spanning interbody, fixation, and cervical solutions. Competes head-to-head with Spinal Elements across MIS and thoracolumbar segments and dwarfs it in scale and sales coverage.
Direct peers
- Alphatec Holdings (ATEC): Pure-play spine surgery company of similar size and growth profile to Spinal Elements, focused on MIS, cervical, and thoracolumbar solutions with comparable surgeon-driven GTM. Closest direct competitor in scale and category focus.
- SI-BONE: Public spine-focused medical device company with a narrow procedural focus (sacroiliac joint) but a similar GTM approach targeting spine surgeons and ASCs. Comparable in scale and commercialization approach for niche spine indications.
- Centinel Spine: Private spine company focused on cervical and lumbar motion preservation and fusion solutions. Comparable mid-sized competitor with a focused cervical and interbody portfolio similar to Spinal Elements' Comprehensive Core segment.
- SeaSpine (merged with Orthofix): Spine and orthopedics company offering interbody, fixation, and biologics portfolios that overlap with Spinal Elements' MIS Ultra and biologics lines. Now operating as part of Orthofix, providing a relevant comparable for category breadth.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Spinal Elements social profiles
Digital presenceSpinal Elements financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Spinal Elements leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Spinal Elements funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Spinal Elements M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Spinal Elements
What does Spinal Elements do?
Spinal Elements designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary spine surgery medical devices and biologics used in spinal fusion and minimally invasive surgery procedures. Its product portfolio spans interbody implants (including 3D-printed titanium Ventana systems), posterior and anterior fixation systems (including the metal-free Karma PEEK band system), discectomy instruments, cervical plates, MIS access systems, and a biologics line (viable bone matrix, DBM fibers, structural allograft, bioactive glass). Products are sold to hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and spine surgeons in the United States through an authorized distributor network, direct sales, and GPO agreements.
Is Spinal Elements a public or private company?
Spinal Elements is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Spinal Elements founded?
Spinal Elements was founded in 2003. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Spinal Elements based?
Spinal Elements is headquartered in Carlsbad, United States, in the North America region.
How does Spinal Elements make money?
One revenue line is on record: medical Device Sales.
Who are Spinal Elements's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Orthofix Medical, Zimmer Biomet Spine, Globus Medical, Medtronic Spine & Biologics, NuVasive (Globus Medical) and Stryker Spine. Direct peers are Alphatec Holdings (ATEC), SI-BONE, Centinel Spine and SeaSpine (merged with Orthofix).
Does Spinal Elements have an API?
No public API is recorded for Spinal Elements.
What industry is Spinal Elements in?
Spinal Elements's product category is Spinal Surgery Medical Devices. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHAEAC, Spine Implants & Motion Preservation (Fusion/Disc/Interspinous), with a secondary code of HLAHAEAL, Surgical Navigation, Robotics & Patient-Matched Instrumentation (Ortho/Spine). Its NAICS code is 339113 and its SIC code is 3842.