Innovative at the top

MATERIAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MAGNEZIX^®  

Together with new network partners which came on board (Institute for Functional Materials at the Technical University Clausthal), research was carried out in the following years on suitable materials. With the help of sophisticated mechanical, degradation and animal testing, MAGNEZIX^® was finally developed, tested and optimised. MAGNEZIX^® is a magnesium alloy based on the WE 43 alloy system which forms the adequate basis for bioabsorbable medical implants.

SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION OF CLINICAL STUDIES (PROOF OF CONCEPT) 

The excellent results from numerous pre-clinical studies and tests carried out during 2010 to 2012, finally led to authorisation by the ethics commission for a clinical (approval) study on human patients with MAGNEZIX^® compression screws. The clinical study was successfully carried out at the Hannover Medical School (MHH).

During the course of the clinical study, the biocompatibility of MAGNEZIX^® pursuant to the ISO 10993 standard was confirmed and verified by numerous tests  analysing aspects such as cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, oncogenicity, systemic toxicity, and many sensitivity tests (December 2012).

AWARD "GERMAN INDUSTRY INNOVATION PRIZE - FIRST INNOVATION PRIZE IN THE WORLD"

With its pioneering innovation MAGNEZIX^® CS 3.2, Syntellix AG won the prestigious international German Industry Innovation Prize - first innovation prize in the world^® in March 2013. This innovation is unmatched world-wide and generates a unique stand-alone position for Syntellix AG, and technological leadership in the metallic bioabsorbable implant sector.

CE-APPROVAL MAGNEZIX® CS 3.2 FOR 30 COUNTRIES

MAGNEZIX^® CS 3.2 was awarded CE-approval as a medical product by TÜV Rheinland - which meant that after five years of research and development work, the world's first magnesium-based and bio-transformable implant for use in humans was now finally available.

This certification was shortly followed by the first operations during standard clinical practise.

MARKET LAUNCH IN GERMANY

Within a very short period of time after its market launch in Germany, more than 200 operations had already been carried out with Syntellix implants at 65 different clinics.

EUROPEAN DISTRIBUTION OF MAGNEZIX^® STARTS 

The first supplies to Italy, Austria, Slovenia, as well as to Turkey, Switzerland and the Netherlands then followed.

EXPANSION OF THE MAGNEZIX^® CS PORTFOLIO

To satisfy a broader spectrum of indications, Syntellix began an R&D campaign at the beginning of August 2014 to develop MAGNEZIX^® CS screws with additional thread diameters of  2.0, 2.7 and 4.8 mm.

GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION OF MAGNEZIX^® STARTS

International sales of MAGNEZIX^® CS 3.2 began at the beginning of the year focussing on dynamic growth markets. Market launches in Europe in Bulgaria, Poland, Norway, Finland and Ireland then followed.

1,500 IMPLANTS

More than 1,500 implants have been successfully marketed within a span of 1.5 years after the market launch.

FIRST OPERATION IN SINGAPORE, THE GATEWAY TO THE ASIAN MARKET

Leading technology from Hannover is now also revolutionising the Asian market: first operation with MAGNEZIX^®, a metal-absorbable implant, in the high-tech metropolis of Singapore. Leading doctors at the prestigious Tan Tok Seng Hospital convinced about the advantages of the revolutionary technology.

GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION OF MAGNEZIX^® SPEEDS UP 

MAGNEZIX^® has received the basic registration in Iran in record time, and is now also available in the United Kingdom, Chile and the United Arab Emirates.

2,000 IMPLANTS

One year after receiving approval, MAGNEZIX^® CS 3.2 implants have already been sold 2,000 times.

SYNTELLIX WINS "TOP-INNOVATOR 2015" AWARD

Syntellix is one of the most innovative companies amongst German medium-sized enterprises.

Success thanks to forward-looking corporate strategy: Syntellix AG wins an award as one of the most innovative medium-sized enterprises in Germany at the German Medium-sized Enterprises Summit in Essen on 26 June. - "Top 100" - mentor Ranga Yogeshwar awards the company from Hannover the - "Top 100" - label which has been awarded for more than 20 years. Before receiving the award, Syntellix was vetted during a two-stage scientific analysis process. In only its first year of participation, the company already leapt into the number 2 position in the group for  companies with up to 50 employees.

INTERIM ASSESSMENT AFTER TWO YEARS

This month boasted market launches in South Africa, Spain, Hong Kong and Macao. This means that only two years since it was launched, Syntellix products have now become available in 16 countries.

4000 implants have been sold so far internationally.

MAGNEZIX^® CS APPROVED IN A RANGE OF NEW SIZES 

CE approval was issued for the additional diameters as part of the CS portfolio expansion in summer 2015. MAGNEZIX^® CS screws are now available in four diameters and a total of 61 sizes. In addition, Syntellix is continuing its research on additional areas of application and use, and submitted a completely new product category to TÜV Rheinland for approval testing in the form of the MAGNEZIX^® Pin, a bone pin available in four dimensions and 69 sizes. 

STATE APPROVAL FOR MAGNEZIX^® IN SINGAPORE

Following the use of MAGNEZIX^® implants in the Tan Tock Seng Hospital in Singapore since the end of March on the basis of a special authorisation, MAGNEZIX^® has now received  official approval from the prestigious state Health Science Authority (HSA).

10,000 IMPLANTS

A new milestone: the 10,000th MAGNEZIX^® implant sold.

FIRST MAGNEZIX^® SUPPLY CONTRACT 

On the basis of an AOK co-operation agreement with the health centre at the ukb (accident & emergency hospital Berlin), patients covered by AOK medical insurance can now immediately benefit from MAGNEZIX^® implants - all costs are completely borne by the health insurance company. 

PREMIERE: MAGNEZIX^® IN ORAL SURGERY

The first jaw operation with MAGNEZIX^® took place in May in the Clinic and Polyclinic for Oral and maxillofacial Surgery at the University Clinic in Dresden (www.uniklinikum-dresden.de).

The successful outcome of this first operation of its kind in the world confirms the versatility and reliability of implants made from MAGNEZIX^®, and opens up a completely new spectrum of applications in oral and maxillofacial surgery. 

SYNTELLIX AG WINS THE TOP-INNOVATOR AWARD AGAIN

Syntellix AG is again amongst the TOP 100 this year after being assessed as part of a challenging scientific selection process looking at its innovation management and innovation success.

NEW MAGNEZIX^® PIN GAINS CE APPROVAL

From innovation to innovation: MAGNEZIX^®, a globally unique material for simultaneously stable and degradable metal implants, is now also available as a CE-approved pin!

MAGNEZIX^® - CLINICAL FINDINGS AFTER 3 YEARS

The clinical findings of the three-year study with implants made of MAGNEZIX^® demonstrate the special efficiency of this revolutionary technology. Patients involved were treated for a symptomatic Hallux valgus.

The findings revealed that the standard treatment with titanium implants and the use of MAGNEZIX^® screws produced the same good results in both groups - but that the MAGNEZIX^® implants have impressive advantages: the use of magnetic resonance tomography (MRT) in particular revealed that no metallic residues of the MAGNEZIX^® screws were detectable after three years at the implant position. The MRT results also impressively demonstrated the bone remodelling with cortical tissue in parts. 

SYNTELLIX WINS GERMAN HEALTHCARE FUTURE PRIZE

Syntellix AG (together with HappyMed from Vienna) was awarded with the German Healthcare Future Prize by the Health Industry Club (cdgw) for its innovative medical products in Berlin on 10.11.2016.

25,000 IMPLANTS

MAGNEZIX^® continues to establish itself: with the 25,000th MAGNEZIX^® implant, more implants were placed on the market within a period of 12 months than in the previous 2.5 years combined. No wonder, given the advantages magnesium implants offer over titanium- and polymer-based implants.

NEW SUBSIDIARY

With Syntellix Asia in Singapore, Syntellix AG founds its first international subsidiary with a focus on the booming Asian healthcare sector. At the same time, the entry of Wintop Capital as the first international investor marks an important business milestone.

AWARD: INDUSTRIAL PRICE 2017

Innovative medical device: MAGNEZIX^® implants from Syntellix are among the leading solutions from over 1,000 applicants!

INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR 2017

Syntellix is awarded a prestigious award as a highly professional, agile start-up company, which has succeeded in developing a world-wide novelty for surgery with enormous market potential, particularly through an impressive network and part management.

Jury: "The company's development could serve as template for a guide 'How to start a med tech start-up'."

SYNTELLIX RECEIVES GERMAN MEDICAL AWARD 2017 FOR BEST PRODUCT INNOVATION 2017 

The GERMAN MEDICAL AWARD, one of the few medical and management prizes to be awarded in Europe, honours pioneers in medicine with outstanding patient-oriented expertise and encourages them on their way to abandon conventional thought patterns and to advocate innovative, individual care for the benefit of patients in an ever more rapidly changing healthcare system.

SYNTELLIX BECOMES INDUSTRY WINNER TECH IN STEP AWARD 2017

For the 12th time in a row, outstanding growth companies from Germany, Austria and Switzerland were honoured with the STEP Award. As a renowned company award for industries of the future, the award rewards the innovative strength of ambitious, emerging companies in the science, ICT and technology sectors and gives them valuable impulses for their further development. The STEP Award was initiated by F.A.Z. Fachverlag Frankfurt Business Media GmbH.

SYNTELLIX CELEBRATES ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY

On January 11, 2018, Syntellix celebrated its 10th birthday - and looked back on a decade full of innovations. 

Clinical superiority² over titanium: Comparative study on "Clinical superiority of MAGNEZIX®" published

A comparative study of clinical cure results after implantation of 100 MAGNEZIX® and 100 Titanium implants certified: No significant differences in stability and wound healing compared to titanium, great long-term cost reduction potential of MAGNEZIX® implants, no residual foreign material, and no longer necessary metal removal result in a clinical superiority of MAGNEZIX® compared to titanium implants ("clinically superior").

² Klauser H. (2018): Internal fixation of three-dimensional distal metatarsal I osteotomies in the treatment of hallux valgus deformities using biodegradable magnesium screws in comparison to titanium screws. Foot and Ankle Surgery, published online, DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2018.02.005.

Successful registration of MAGNEZIX® CS and Pin in Hong Kong.

An important step has been taken: MAGNEZIX® receives the product registration in Hong Kong, besides Singapore another important hub for the market development in Asia.

MAGNEZIX® CS is approved in more than 50 countries.

The high number of internationally successful product approvals and registrations in various countries reflects both the high relevance for health management and the enormous development potential of MAGNEZIX®.

Successful re-certification of the products for another 5 years.

Syntellix renews CE approval for the MAGNEZIX® CS range following a successful re-certification audit. A testimony to the high standards of the QM system of Syntellix AG.  

First scientific publication in Asia confirms the efficacy of MAGNEZIX® implants on Asian patients.

Choo et al. verify with the publication "Magnesium-based bioabsorbable screw fixation for hallux valgus surgery - A suitable alternative to metallic implants" to their pilot study in the internationally renowned journal "Foot and Ankle Surgery" (DOI: 10.1016 / j.fas.2018.09.001 ) demonstrably the function and efficacy of MAGNEZIX® implants in patients of Asian descent. An important "proof of concept" for the further development of Asia.

Founding of subsidiaries Syntellix Philippines Inc. and Syntellix America Inc.

The preparatory work for the market launch in the USA leads to the logical foundation of a wholly-owned company Syntellix America Inc. - also in light of the company's excellent cooperation with the German Accelerator Life Sciences (GALS), which supports the market entry of Syntellix in the USA under the coveted Access program - on the world's most important market for orthopedic implants.

MAGNEZIX® implants receive approvals for Indonesia, Bangladesh and Mexico

Syntellix has received extensive approval for its MAGNEZIX® implants for Mexico, the second most important market in North America. Thus, after Indonesia and Bangladesh, where a large number of registrations were recently achieved in the previous year, the approval of the highly innovative MAGNEZIX® products has now been achieved in a third market characterized by particular population growth and special population size. In view of the size of the population and the prospective patient potential, Indonesia and Mexico are currently two markets that are particularly important for Syntellix. In Indonesia, products have already been delivered and sales have been achieved, and the nationwide rollout is due to be held at a major congress in Solo City, Java, in April this year.

Syntellix AG takes over 100% of MSE.

Syntellix AG has acquired 100 percent of the MSE Materials Science and Engineering Materials Center Clausthal GmbH. By taking over the long-term production and research partner, Syntellix will be able to design workflows even more efficiently, have more direct access to machine capacities and production control, as well as embed substantial expertise even more closely in the company and further expand its technology leadership. The world-renowned magnesium experts and former MSE owner Prof. Dr.-Ing. Volkmar Neubert and his son Volkmar-Dirk Neubert will remain with the Syntellix Group and the MSE team in their role as managing directors.

Syntellix launches new product MAGNEZIX® StarFuse®. 

Syntellix AG has announced the launch of its new MAGNEZIX® StarFuse® product range. The medtech company, which has hitherto mainly sold universally applicable implants such as compression screws and pins, is now launching a special implant for a strictly defined area of application on the market for the first time. Field of application for the StarFuse® implants are stiffening of the toe joints (PIP arthrodeses) for the operative correction of so-called hammer or claw toes, which frequently occur in connection with a hallux valgus (ball toe), which affects more than 10 million affected persons in Germany. With the new StarFuse® and other proven products from the MAGNEZIX® portfolio (CS, CBS and Pin), Syntellix now offers a system solution for foot surgery for the comprehensive treatment of malpositions with advanced magnesium implants.

Founding of Syntellix China Pte. Ltd. in preparation for the planned market launch in China.

In China, arguably the most dynamic market from a global perspective, Syntellix has been able to reach an important regulatory milestone in the regulatory process, reflecting both the nationally-driven need and enormous interest in a highly innovative medical device from a health economics perspective. Both this progress and the need for near-market management of all other business activities led Syntellix to the earlier than expected Syntellix China, which is also registered and registered as a wholly owned subsidiary, but in some cases under Syntellix directorship, where appropriate with the Chinese minority Partners.

MAGNEZIX® CS^c 4.8 receives CE approval for Europe.

Syntellix AG has now also been granted Europe-wide approval for its next product novelty following the recent Europe-wide CE approval and successful launch of the new MAGNEZIX® StarFuse® product range. The new implant named MAGNEZIX® CS^c 4.8 represents the by many surgeons long-awaited expansion of the proven implant portfolio of MAGNEZIX® CS screws. The CS^c 4.8 has for the first time a newly developed magnesium surface ceramization, which is also completely bioabsorbable, and is available with larger diameters and longer dimensions up to 70 mm.

Syntellix wins the German Innovation Award 2019 as "Gold Winner".

For the second time, the winners of the German Innovation Award were honored on May 28 at a festive gala event at the Technikmuseum in Berlin. The organizer of the Innovation Prize is the German Design Council, founded in 1953 on the initiative of the German Bundestag. Syntellix AG convinced the jury with its magnesium implant "MAGNEZIX® Pin" and was awarded the German Innovation Award in "Gold" in the category "Excellence in Business to Business - Medical Technologies". A "quantum leap in implantology" was the reasoning of the jury of the German Innovation Award for the presentation of the significant award to Syntellix.

With the German Innovation Award, the German Design Council honors pioneering innovations that have a lasting effect and offer added value for the user. In total, there were 695 innovation candidates, including industry giants such as Samsung, Bosch, Deutsche Telekom and the Swiss concern ABB - as well as hidden champions and start-ups.

Establishment of Syntellix India Private Limited

In preparation for market launch in India, Syntellix founded its fifth subsidiary - Syntellix India Private Limited. In a joint approach with Indian partners, extensive work is being done prior to market entry, as the registration of MAGNEZIX® implants is moving forward. The use of MAGNEZIX® implants in India, as the second most populated country in the world, will bring considerable benefits for patients and saving potentials for the Indian health care system.

World Patient Safety Day: Magnesium implants help avoid unnecessary surgery and risks

On September 17 2019, the 1st World Patient Safety Day was celebrated. The Day of Action is supported by the Patient Safety Action Alliance and World Health Organization (WHO), among others, and numerous campaigns and events are taking place throughout Germany and around the world. The World Patient Safety Day is intended to inform about effective solutions for more quality and safety in medical care and to sensitize the media and the public to central issues relating to patient safety.

According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), an estimated 400,000 to 600,000 patients are currently infected in hospitals in Germany every year. Of these, approximately 10,000 to 15,000 are fatal. The use of MAGNEZIX® implants eliminates the need for removal of material and completely avoids the risk of infection during a second operation and the corresponding in-patient stay. MAGNEZIX® implants thus make a significant contribution to patient safety.

More than 20 scientific articles about MAGNEZIX® published

Following further publications, more than 20 scientific articles are now available demonstrating the efficiency, effectiveness, validity, safety and superiority of Syntellix products.

Scientific article on the successful use of MAGNEZIX® implants in pediatric surgery

In the article "Magnesium-based implants in childhood and adolescence", well-known pediatric surgeons give an insight into their positive experiences and results after more than 50 successfully treated cases. 

MAGNEZIX® product lines "StarFuse®" and "Compression Screw 4.8 (CSc 4.8)" receive approval from the Malaysian authorities eight months ahead of schedule

Together with the already approved smaller CS variants, the MAGNEZIX® Pins and the cortical screw MAGNEZIX® CBS, the biomedical engineering, materials and life science company from Hanover now has a fully approved product portfolio in another Southeast Asian state.

Granted approval for MAGNEZIX® CS and CBS in Myanmar

The two product families "MAGNEZIX® Compression Screw (CS)" and "MAGNEZIX® Cortical Bone Screw (CBS)" were granted initial approval in Myanmar half a year earlier than expected.

EuroMinds visitors enthusiastic about MAGNEZIX® implants

With the title "The Future of Europe", the EuroMinds Economic Summit and the EuroMinds Knowledge Forum took place for the first time in Hamburg from 31 January to 1 February. Economic experts, scientists, politicians, media representatives as well as committed celebrities and also interested citizens were invited.

In particular, the topic "Medicine of Tomorrow" was lively discussed by the participants and followed with great interest. The corresponding panel was staffed by top-class experts: Together with Prof. Dr. Martin H. Kirschner from Syntellix AG, Ralf Möller, Hollywood actor and sportsman, and renowned doctors discussed the questions "how can technology be used for the benefit of patients" and "what role does technology play in the medicine of tomorrow?". Apart from the lectures and discussion rounds, interested guests were able to inform themselves in detail about Syntellix and the highly innovative and unique MAGNEZIX® magnesium implants - and thus experience "tomorrow's medicine" directly.

Syntellix named a Winner of the 2020 Edison Awards

Since 1987, Edison Awards™ is an annual competition honoring excellence in new product and service development, human-centered design and innovation. MAGNEZIX® CSc 4.8 was chosen as a (silver) winner for the Medical/Dental category by a judging panel of leading business executives. This most recent innovation award further confirms Syntellix’s technology leadership and user orientation.

Among the nomination entries comprising the best products, services, and businesses in innovation for the year 2020, MAGNEZIX® CSc 4.8 was chosen as a winner by a panel of over 3,000 leading business executives in the fields of science, technology, design, engineering and marketing from around the world. “After a thorough review, the Edison Awards Judges recognize MAGNEZIX® as a game-changing innovation standing out among the best new products and services launched in their category,” said Frank Bonafilia, Executive Director of the Edison Awards.

Start of the international MAGNEZIX® Webinar series

Since March 2020, Syntellix has also been offering various webinars in which renowned doctors report on their experiences and results with MAGNEZIX® implants. The topics range from hand and foot surgery to sports traumatology and pediatric surgery. 5 webinars are planned for the first half of 2020.

26 international medical science publications about MAGNEZIX® products

There are now 26 international medical science publications that describe the advantageous properties or even the superiority of the highly innovative bio absorbable magnesium implants from the biomedical engineering, material & life science Company Syntellix compared to conventional titanium implants.

Syntellix now has product approvals in 66 countries around the world. 

Both its own sales network and well-known partners worldwide ensure that MAGNEZIX® implants are now approved in 66 countries. Ascending trend!

Syntellix wins the IMA Award of Excellence

In October 2020, Syntellix was honored by the International Magnesium Association (IMA) with the Award of Excellence in the "Wrought Product" category for the development of implants made from the magnesium alloy MAGNEZIX®.