Dear business partners,

today, I am excited to introduce our new Medicon CadLab Course "Daily spine ...but fine!".
This course is specifically designed for minimal invasive disc herniations and stenosis treatment at the lumbar and cervical level. At the core of this course is the central idea of "paying attention to details".
We have gathered a team of distinguished experts to enhance the expertise of Ortho, Spine and Neuro Surgeons. Led by Prof. Dr. med. Luca Papavero, Dr. med. Markus Pietrek and Dr. med. Nawar Ali from Schoen Clinic Hamburg Eilbek, this course offers an incredible opportunity for surgeons to empower themselves with enhanced techniques, refined skills, and a fresh perspective. By participating in this course, we believe that surgeons can significantly improve patient outcomes. 

For more information on the course program, please refer to the detailed information in the section below. 

In addition to our new course, I would like to draw your attention to our M·A·P·N system for lumbar and intervertebral disc surgery. You may already be familiar with the system itself, but we have found that sometimes there is a need for a wider trocar sleeve and therefore a larger working channel. 
Since we already have further possibilities within our product line, I would like to present all available options below.

There were also some general updates regarding the MDR Regulation. I would like to give you a brief insight into the current status and what this means for us as a medical technology provider. 

I wish you a pleasant time and hope to meet you in person again soon if the opportunity arises. 

Heiko Laudor
Global Business Unit Director NEURO+SPINE

Over a two day course from November 17 - 18, 2023 in Cologne, Germany the participants will get a unique opportunity to enhance their skills in minimal invasive disc herniations and stenosis treatment at the lumbar and cervical level. 

Course Highlights:

✨ In-depth lectures on lumbar and cervical disc herniations and stenosis

✨ Learn how to analyze and interpret critical information

✨ Hands-on workshop with detailed surgical steps

✨ Case discussions to sharpen the clinical and imaging decision making algorythm

✨ Prepare for unexpected challenges by simulating situations where "things go wrong"


Further information and the registration form can be found here. 

Extension of the MDR and its significance for Medicon eG

The MDR (Medical Device Regulation) has affected us as a medical technology company for several years now. This regulation, passed by the European Parliament and the Council in 2017, aims to enhance the legal framework for medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics.The implementation of these regulations will apply from May 2021 and from May 2024 for medical devices certified under the old legal regime. 

Due to several serious events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, disruptions in global supply chains and other events, there is a risk of shortages of life-saving medical devices. To address this concern, in January of this year, the EU Commission proposed an extension of the MDR implementation deadline.

This request for an extension has now been granted. The duration of the extension depends on the risk class of the medical device and can apply until December 2028 at the latest.

You can find more information on the applicable transition periods here:

We, as Medicon eG, are grateful for these transition periods as they provide us with additional time to comply with the new regulations. Nevertheless, we remain committed to adapting our product range promptly and ensuring clarity for our partners and customers regarding the products that will continue to be available in our portfolio.

This fall, Medicon will be represented at the following events around the world: 

04 - 06 Oktober 2023 - Eurospine, Frankfurt, Germany  

30 November - 02 Dezember 2023, DWG, Stuttgart, Germany
German Spine Society