ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 30, 2026--
Xenix Medical today announced FDA 510(k) clearance for the addition of NanoACTIV Surface Technology to the screw shanks of its Riva modular pedicle screw system, combining NanoACTIV’s osteogenic properties with the modularity and flexibility of the Riva spinal fixation technology.
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NanoACTIV is a proprietary surface modification process that creates a combination of micro- and nano-scaled surface textures shown to exhibit specific osteogenic differentiation and an endogenous cellular and biochemical response. NanoACTIV was previously cleared on the company’s additively manufactured (3D printed) titanium implants. With this clearance, the technology now extends to machined wrought titanium, after its osteogenic differentiation properties were shown to be equivalent on both materials. This expands NanoACTIV's application to more implant types, including those in other specialties.
Riva features a modular head design with audible and tactile confirmation of the head-to-shank connection. It is supported by a comprehensive portfolio of tulip head and screw shank configurations, enabling surgeons to tailor the construct to each patient’s needs, even for challenging anatomical variations or complex cases.
Today’s announcement completes the integration of NanoACTIV across the company’s spinal implant product line, which comprises:
Ryan Phillips, President of Xenix Medical, commented, “The addition of NanoACTIV to our Riva Posterior Fixation System is a key step in our overall NanoACTIV strategy. It finalizes the integration of our proprietary surface technology across our entire spine portfolio and paves the way for its application to future wrought titanium implants. Our testing has also shown that the NanoACTIV surface has further capabilities beyond osteogenic differentiation that we believe will set it apart. That work is nearing completion, and we expect to share more shortly.”
Contact us at info@xenixmedical.com for additional information.
About Xenix Medical
Xenix Medical is a medical device company dedicated to developing innovative spinal fixation solutions that improve surgical outcomes and simplify the operative experience. Guided by the belief that The Science of Innovation drives better patient care, Xenix Medical is committed to advancing the standard of spinal surgery through thoughtful engineering unconstrained by industry norms.
Riva Posterior Spinal Fixation System with NanoACTIV Surface Technology
The ‘Bahrain Grand Prix In Malaysia’ is one of the stranger names for a race in Formula 1 history.
The Iran war, forest fires and thunderstorms are all talking points this week as F1 gears up for a Bahrain GP held 3,750 miles (6,000 kilometers) away from its nominal host nation.
The last time F1 raced at the Sepang circuit in 2017, 12 of the 22 drivers on this year's grid had yet to make their F1 debuts. Current standings leader Kimi Antonelli had just turned 11.
F1 was originally meant to race in Bahrain back in March but that race and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix were called off as Iran struck both countries in its response to U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.
Losing two races in lucrative Middle East markets was a financial hit to F1 and its teams, and adding a replacement event in Malaysia was meant to offset that impact. Keeping the Bahrain GP name followed extensive talks involving the governments of both countries.
Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, said the decision to move the race was a sign of his country’s “commitment to, and passion for (F1)."
Bahrain was already making its mark on the event Wednesday with Bahraini food and brands on offer, and 561 marshals and other race officials making the journey from Bahrain to Malaysia. As usual at the Bahrain GP, the top three drivers will celebrate on the podium with bottles of fragrant, non-alcoholic rosewater, not Champagne.
The race slots in between the Azerbaijan GP and next week's race in nearby Singapore.
Bahrain is reviving an old F1 tradition by joining Switzerland, San Marino and Luxembourg as countries which were the official hosts of F1 races actually taking place elsewhere.
In those earlier cases from the 1980s and 1990s, F1 wanted a country like France, Italy or Germany to get a second race but had to work around a rule limiting each country to one event.
With security concerns persisting ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix in November and the season finale in Abu Dhabi in December, F1 has considered a fallback option in Europe, with Italy’s Imola circuit as the favorite. F1 could potentially keep the branding of a Middle East race for that, too.
When it rains at Sepang it pours.
During the Malaysian Grand Prix's previous run from 1999-2017, the track became notorious for sudden downpours which made for thrilling races and some unexpected results.
Rain and even thunderstorms are possible this weekend, setting up what would be the first wet race since a major regulation change for 2026. The closest F1 has come to it since then was the Dutch Grand Prix where rain arrived just as drivers finished the sprint race.
Even if it stays dry, visibility may not be great for drivers and fans because air pollution has been making for a hazy view. F1 says it's monitoring the issue and isn't concerned.
“There is absolutely no risk to the event and the conditions where the event is taking place are not at any level of concern,” F1 said on Wednesday.
Malaysia’s haze crisis is being driven largely by forest and peat fires in neighboring Indonesia, made worse by the dry weather.
Authorities are monitoring air quality and hotspots, with the government conducting cloud seeding when conditions permit to alleviate the situation. High pollution levels can cause breathing problems, and eye or throat irritation especially for vulnerable people.
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FILE -McLaren Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car through the rain during the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix at Sepang, Malaysia, March 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Mark Baker, File)
A worker sets up trackside signage during preparations for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit in Sepang, Malaysia, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
Workers set up trackside signage during preparations for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit in Sepang, Malaysia, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
Heavy equipment is driven along the main straight during preparations for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit in Sepang, Malaysia, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
Workers use a scissor lift to install a banner over the track ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit in Sepang, Malaysia, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
