Amedica
Develops and manufactures medical-grade silicon nitride ceramic implants for spinal and orthopedic applications using proprietary additive manufacturing processes like robocasting, offering superior bone fusion, antibacterial properties, and mechanical strength compared to traditional materials like PEEK and titanium.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Sonny Bal
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $26M
- Latest Round
- Debt
- Key Investors
- Hercules Technology Growth Capital; Source Capital
Technology & Products
Key Products
Valeo Interbody Fusion Devices; Cervical Plating System; Pedicle Screw System; Silicon nitride spinal implants; 3D printed custom implants
Technological Advantage
VERIFIED: Patented silicon nitride formulation achieves 2-6x better osseointegration and up to 30x less bacterial adhesion than PEEK/titanium, with FDA 510(k) clearance since 2006. DEFENSIBLE: Protected by patents and exclusive manufacturing know-how.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces infection rates by up to 30x through antibacterial silicon nitride properties, increases bone formation by 2-3x versus PEEK/titanium for faster patient recovery, and enables custom implant designs via 3D printing to improve surgical outcomes and reduce inventory costs.
How They Differentiate
3x faster bone fusion than PEEK implants, 30x lower bacterial adhesion versus titanium, and exclusive FDA-cleared silicon nitride technology enabling custom 3D printed designs unavailable from mass-produced competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Spine surgeons, hospitals, orthopedic device OEMs, medical distributors
Industry Verticals
Medical Devices; Orthopedics; Spine Surgery
Competitors
PEEK implant manufacturers; Titanium implant manufacturers; Other ceramic implant developers
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Employee count grew 4% last year; secured FDA 510(k) for MONDRIAN ALIF Cage System in 2023; expanded global distribution to Taiwan.
Major Milestones
FDA 510(k) clearance for first load-bearing ceramic spinal device (2006); First to 3D print silicon nitride for medical applications (2016); $10M acquisition of spine assets by CTL Medical (2023); Corporate name change to SINTX Technologies (2018)
Notable Customers
BoTEC Medical; Spinal Kinetics; Hospitals and spine surgeons (specific names not found)