Expanding Orthopedics Inc. Granted a New US patent - Adding to its Extensive IP Portfolio of Expandable Bone Devices

OR AKIVA, Israel, October 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Expanding Orthopedics Inc. (EOI), a privately held medical device company focused on developing and commercializing innovative expandable devices for spine surgery, is excited to announce that it has been granted its 13^th US patent, adding to its extensive IP family of Expandable Bone Devices.

Dr. Mark Levy, an orthopedic surgeon and Founder of Expanding Orthopedics, said "My vision, since I founded the company, was to develop a unique family of expandable devices covering spine and trauma applications, creating a new standard of care. This 13^th granted US patent covers innovative technologies in the area of expandable interbody cages and VCF solutions". Dr. Levy added "This confirms our ability to develop together, with our advising surgeons, state-of-the-art devices which, ultimately, provide patients with improved clinical outcome".

Mr. Ofer Bokobza, EOI's CEO, commented "This new patent demonstrates our continuous commitment to innovation and reinforces our position as a leading innovator in the area of expandable devices". He noted that "While our Sales & Marketing team is currently focused on bringing the FDA Cleared FLXfit™ 3D expandable cage to the US market, our engineering team continues to work on the next generation of expandable devices to meet surgeons' evolving needs. We are dedicated to a continuous pursuit of raising the bar in providing a new standard of care in spine surgery".

About Expanding Orthopedics Inc. 

Expanding Orthopedics Inc. is medical device company developing and marketing innovative products designed to address unmet clinical needs for spine care and improve long-term patients' outcome. The Company is spearheaded by seasoned management team, and is backed by prominent spine surgeons. EOI owns a broad patent portfolio around anatomically fit, expandable devices for enhanced stability through a minimally invasive approach.

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