Régis Le Couëdic

Abbott Spine develops spinal implant technologies. It also develops non-fusion technologies that are minimally invasive and do not involve substantial reconstruction of the spine. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Spine Next SA was a privately owned manufacturer of orthopedic spinal implant devices including a dynamic stabilization device that treats early degenerative disc disease without fusion of the vertebrae, helping patients preserve motion. It marketed a variety of traditional products for spinal fusion surgeries, as well as the wallis system, a novel implant for dynamic stabilization of the spine. Founded in 1999, the company was headquartered in Bordeaux, France