NuVasive
| Company type | Public (until 2023) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Medical devices |
| Founded | July 21, 1997 in San Diego, California, United States |
| Defunct | September 1, 2023 |
| Fate | Merged with Globus Medical |
| Successor | Globus Medical |
| Headquarters | San Diego , United States |
Area served | United States and international markets |
| Products | Surgical planning and monitoring software, specialized access tools, implantable devices for spine surgery |
Number of employees | 300 (manufacturing plant in Ohio, 2024) (2024) |
| Parent | Globus Medical (since 2023) |
NuVasive, Inc. is a medical device firm headquartered in San Diego, established in 1997, with a focus on innovations and technologies for minimally invasive spine surgery.
The company's range of products encompasses surgical planning and monitoring software, specialized access tools, and implantable devices aimed at addressing disorders such as degenerative disc disease, lumbar spinal stenosis, degenerative spondylolisthesis, cervical disc degeneration, early onset scoliosis, and discrepancies in limb length.
NuVasive primarily serves surgeons, hospitals, and healthcare institutions across the United States and international markets with its comprehensive systems.
On September 1, 2023, NuVasive finalized its merger with Globus Medical.
Business segments
NuVasive’s operations are divided into three main segments: Spine, Orthopedics (operating as NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics), and Neuromonitoring (under NuVasive Clinical Services).
History
Founded on July 21, 1997, in San Diego, California, NuVasive was a pioneer in Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) through the development of its Maximum Access Surgery (MAS) platform. Its signature XLIF (eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion) technique allows spine surgeons to access the intervertebral area from a lateral approach, minimizing patient trauma. The company supports patient care initiatives via its Better Way Back program.
In 2018, NuVasive acquired LessRay from SafeRay Spine and introduced an advanced fluoroscopy technology that enhances radiographic imaging quality. Additionally, the company extends surgical assistance and financial support worldwide through the NuVasive Spine Foundation.
In May 2013, NuVasive purchased ANC LLC located in Fairborn, Ohio, for $4.5 million to initiate internal spinal device production. This acquisition led to the establishment of a larger manufacturing site in West Carrollton, Ohio, consolidating all production activities by early 2018. By 2024, this plant employed approximately 300 personnel under NuVasive Manufacturing, LLC., maintaining substantial inventory levels to support in-house manufacturing efforts.
Acquisitions
NuVasive has broadened its product offerings through significant acquisitions including Biotronic NeuroNetwork and Ellipse Technologies in 2016; Vertera Spine and SafePassage in 2017; and Simplify Medical in 2021. These strategic purchases have strengthened NuVasive’s expertise in spinal surgical solutions and intraoperative neuromonitoring technologies.