Getting Out There
NASS – Philadelphia 2005
More recently we visited the North Atlantic Spine Society Conference which discussed broader spinal intervention procedures including fusion and total disc replacement. Interesting perspectives were given on new and existing technologies for a wide range of indications. After the conference we visited companies in Austin Texas, Memphis Tennessee and New York City. We also took time to enjoy the local attractions like Beele St in Memphis and Times Square in New York City.

Greg Wessels, Janet Cotton (One Eighty) with David Biondo (Viscogliosi Brothers LLC)
and Michael Splitt (Paradigm Spine)

SAS5 – New York City 2005
Earlier this year we attended the Spine Arthroplasty Society Conference in New York City, SA5. The conference discussed various non-fusion procedures for spinal disc intervention and we were able to meet up with existing clients, Aesculap Gmbh.

Janet Cotton (One Eighty) with Dr Thomas Grupp
from Aesculap Gmbh, Tuttlingen Germany.

Medica 2004
To keep up with technology development internationally, we attend conferences and trade shows in the USA and Europe. In 2005 we attended the worlds largest medical device trade show, Medica in Dusseldorf. At the trade show we met with fellow South African Business, Disa Vascular who were launching their ChromoFlex Stent, which was exciting since we helped with the early materials selection of this product.

Janet Cotton (One Eighty) at Medica