Scient'x Groupe, S.A. Appointing Spinal Orthopedic Industry Executive Oliver Burckhardt as President and Chief Executi...(mining of key clinical data a successful...),Health

Date:4/27/2009

mining of key clinical data, a successful restructuring of Scient'x USA operations, compliance upgrades, expansion of the global scientific advisory board and building out the research and development team. We are deeply appreciative of the contributions he has made. Looking forward, we are confident that Oliver's experience and abilities will serve the Company well as we begin this exciting new chapter at Scient'x. As a result of this event and the Company's conservative cash management processes, our funds have made a significant incremental investment in the company to support ongoing product and business development and clinical data initiatives," stated Mortimer Berkowitz III, Chairman of Scient'x.

ABOUT SCIENT'X

Based in Paris, France, Scient'x is the largest independent spinal implant company outside of the United States. The Company designs, develops and distributes an extensive line of spine surgical implants in over 50 countries around the world. For over 20 years, Scient'x has been a pioneer in all aspects of spinal instrumentation including the motion preservation segment of the spine market. The Company was the first to introduce PEEK implants to spinal surgery as well as posterior dynamic stabilization technology. Scient'x has now introduced a second generation ceramic cervical disc that has achieved significant revenue traction and surgeon acceptance globally.

    SCIENT'X                                 HealthpointCapital, LLC
    Mr. Oliver Burckhardt                    Mr. Mortimer "Tim" Berkowitz III
    President and Chief Executive Officer    President
    o.burckhardt@scientx.com                 tberkowitz@healthpointcapital.com

                                             Mr. John McCormick
                                             Managing Director
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