IlluminOss Medical announced that Dirk M. Kuyper has joined the company as president and CEO. Mr. Kuyper has had a long and successful career in medical device companies, with his efforts focused on development and implementation of strategy, and driving revenue growth from key market segments. Mr. Kuyper comes to IlluminOss from publicly traded Alphatec Spine where he was president & CEO. He spent 17 years at Aesculap, Inc., where he rose from a regional sales manager to serve eventually as president. Prior to that, he had extensive experience in sales and marketing at several medical device companies.

IlluminOss Medical Inc. announced the first use of its system in the repair and stabilization of a fibula fracture, a common form of ankle fracture, in an 80 year-old female patient. The IlluminOss system is inserted completely within the internal confines of the bone through a tiny hole. The implant is then formed in place with gentle inflation, conforming to the inside of the bone to provide axial and rotational stability, all while avoiding the use of under-skin implants that can cause soft tissue irritation and prevent the patient from simple daily activities like wearing a shoe.