Based near Bordeaux (FR), IMPLANET is a listed international company, with shareholders made up of international private investors.
IMPLANET has a US subsidiary near Boston.

IMPLANET focuses on spine products. Its flagship product, the Jazz™ latest generation implant, is intended to improve the treatment of spinal disorders requiring spinal fusion surgery. Protected by 4 sets of international patents, Jazz™ has obtained 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States and the CE mark.
Taking into account the evolution of the global healthcare system, the IMPLANET Marketing team identifies a portfolio of products and services based on a detailed analysis of socio-economic, regulatory, demographic and cultural specifications. The IMPLANET R&D team focuses on a scientifically and clinically proven implant design, using top quality materials tested to the highest prevailing standards, associated with simple and user-friendly instrumentation.
Our various workgroups, composed of surgeons, experienced engineers and product managers work closely together to offer a range of implants with scientifically sound specifications and the highest quality to adequately respond to requirements of healthcare professionals.
IMPLANET is able to provide the best of what science and experience have to offer, while ensuring to the stakeholders the best value for their products, their needs and demands.
The team
The management team is comprised of highly qualified and experienced professionals, all of whom have demonstrated their operational and managerial qualities within some of the most competitive multinational companies in the healthcare field.
The Implanet scientific team is made up of internationally renowned surgeons with established credentials in the scientific community. Representing both private and public institutions, they encompass all orthopedic specialties. Their involvement and input to Implanet's strategic development is one of the company’s major assets.
Ludovic Lastennet
Chief Executive Officer
Ludovic has 32 years of experience in the medical field:capital equipment, reconstructive orthopedics and dental implants.
Prior to Implanet he spent 5 years as General Manager of a French Subsidiary of KaVo Dental, and 6 years as European Sales Manager for Stryker Corporation.
Ludovic graduated from a School of Business, 1990 - ISG, Paris, France.
David Dieumegard
Vice President Financial
David has 26 years of experience in Finance in various industries, such as CFO of KOT laboratory (adult nutrition), Musiwave (leading platform to deliver music content on mobiles, sold to Microsoft e-live) and as Corporate Controller at ActivIdentity (network security and authentication software solution, company listed on Nasdaq).
David owns a Master and Post Master Degree in Finance, 1993 - University of Poitiers, France.
Régis le Couëdic
Vice-President R&D / RA
Regis has 35 years of experience in reconstructive Orthopedics and Spinal implants with US majors (Zimmer, Stryker, Abbott Spine).
He was a founder of Spine Next and the R&D Director.
Régis has a mechanical Engineering Degree, 1990 - PolyTech'Lille, France.
Max W. Painter
Vice President & General Manager, Implanet America
Max brings to Implanet more than 25 years of experience in development and growth for medical technology companies in the spine and medical device industry. He has guided teams achieving high revenue growth, created market-leading distribution networks, launched successful product commercialization efforts, and built world-class surgeon champion teams. As General Manager of Implanet America, Max is assembling a world-class team of medical device professionals who he will lead to advance the global adoption of the company’s cutting-edge surgical solutions.
Benjamin Letienne
Vice President Marketing et International Sales
Benjamin has more than 15 years of experience in the field of implants for spinal surgery, notably as a partner and General Director of Orthopedic & Spine Development.
He has a Master in Management, 2004 - SKEMA, Sophia Antipolis, France.
JD Demare
National Vice President of Sales US
JD has over 25 years of experience in the growth and development of medical technology companies in the Spine, Neuro, ENT and joint replacement specialties.
He began his career at VTI which was acquired by GE, where he fostered sales growth and developed customers.
He then held Sales and Management positions successively at BrainLAB, Mako Surgical, Mazor Robotics, Choice Spine and Camber Spine. JD holds a BA in Management and Marketing from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI where he was a 4-year member of the MAC Championship Baseball team.
Our locations
The Implanet company is increasingly expanding internationally.
Up to now, it is already established in 42 countries worldwide