SAN DIEGO, CA, May 03, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), a medical device company focused on developing minimally disruptive surgical products and procedures for the spine, announced today that the Company will participate in several investor events in May 2012.

As part of its Medical Supplies & Devices Southern California Bus Tour, Barclays Capital will host a group of investors at NuVasive's headquarters in San Diego, CA, on Thursday, May 10, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. PDT.

Patrick F. Williams, Vice President of Strategy and Investor Relations, is scheduled to present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Health Care Conference at the Encore at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas, NV, on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. PDT.

As part of its West Coast Healthcare Bus Tour, RBC Capital Markets will host a group of investors at NuVasive's headquarters in San Diego, CA, on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. PDT.

A live webcast of each event will be available online from the investor relations page of the Company's corporate website at www.nuvasive.com. After the live webcast, a replay will remain available on the website for 30 days.

About NuVasive NuVasive is a medical device company focused on developing minimally disruptive surgical products and procedurally integrated solutions for the spine. The Company is the 5th largest player in the $7.6 billion global spine market.

NuVasive's principal product offering is based on its Maximum Access Surgery, or MAS(R) platform. The MAS platform combines several categories of solutions that collectively minimize soft tissue disruption during spine surgery with maximum visualization and safe, easy reproducibility for the surgeon: a proprietary software-driven nerve avoidance system and intra-operative monitoring support; MaXcess(R), a unique split-blade retractor system; a wide variety of specialized implants; and several biologic fusion enhancers. MAS significantly reduces surgery time and returns patients to activities of daily living much faster than conventional approaches. Having redefined spine surgery with the MAS platform's lateral approach, known as eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion, or XLIF(R), NuVasive has built an entire spine franchise. With over 70 products today spanning lumbar, thoracic and cervical applications, the Company will continue to expand and evolve its offering predicated on its R&D focus and dedication to outstanding service levels supported by a culture of Absolute Responsiveness(R).

NuVasive cautions you that statements included in this press release that are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors which, if they do not materialize or prove correct, could cause NuVasive's results to differ materially from historical results or those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual growth and results to differ materially include, but are not limited to: the uncertain process of seeking regulatory approval or clearance for NuVasive's products or devices, including risks that such process could be significantly delayed; the possibility that the FDA may require significant changes to NuVasive's products or clinical studies; the risk that products may not perform as intended and may therefore not achieve commercial success; the risk that competitors may develop superior products or may have a greater market position enabling more successful commercialization; the risk that additional clinical data may call into question the benefits of NuVasive's products to patients, hospitals and surgeons; and other risks and uncertainties more fully described in NuVasive's press releases and periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. NuVasive's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission are available at www.sec.gov. NuVasive assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date on which it was made.

Contact:
Michael J. Lambert
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
NuVasive, Inc.
858-909-3394
Email Contact

Investors:
Patrick F. Williams
Vice President, Strategy & Investor Relations
NuVasive, Inc.
858-638-5511
Email Contact

Media:
Nicholas S. Laudico
The Ruth Group
646-536-7030
Email Contact

SOURCE: NuVasive, Inc.

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