BAXANO

Baxano, Inc. develops minimally invasive tools to restore spine function and preserve healthy tissue. The company offers iO-Flex System, which targets and decompresses bone and soft tissue in the foramen, lateral recess, and central canal for patients with single and multi-level mild, moderate, and severe stenosis. Its products comprise Neuro Check device that allows the surgeon to confirm that the device is against the bone and the nerve is safely out of the way; MicroBlade ShaverTM instrument, which is used to remove the impinging bone and ligament; Guidewire; probes; and distal handles. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in San Jose, California.