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Jun 13, 2012
Pioneer® Surgical Technology, Inc. Announces nanOss® Bioactive, Bone V

Contact: Fred J. Taccolini, Chief Compliance Officer, Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc. at 906-225-5650 or fredtaccolini@pioneersurgical.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Houten, The Netherlands – 29 May 2012 – Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc., a leader in
innovative medical devices, announces today the successful human implantation of nanOss
Bioactive in Europe. The nanOss Bioactive bone graft utilizes proprietary nanocrystalline
hydroxyapatite as well as a collagen-based biopolymer to promote bone growth in the posterolateral
spine.

This new product portfolio will be showcased during the 2012 Spine Week Conference in
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on 28 May through 1 June.

Regarding Pioneer’s latest product introduction, Mr. Shane Ray, Executive Vice President-
Biologics for Pioneer stated, “Once again we are pleased to announce further geographic expansion
of our flagship product nanOss Bioactive. International expansion of our Biologics products is a
strategic activity for Pioneer Surgical and complements the Pioneer spine products that are already
available outside the United States.”

For more information regarding Pioneer’s Biologics product offerings, including nanOss
Bioactive, please visit the Pioneer Surgical website at www.pioneersurgical.com.

About Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc.

Pioneer Surgical, founded in 1992, is a dynamic, research-driven medical device company focused
on delivering highly differentiated spine, orthopedic, cardiovascular, and biologic products. Pioneer
is committed to the global advancement of innovative surgical technologies by designing products
that provide better patient outcomes, efficient procedures for surgeons and operating room staff, and
cost-effective solutions for the healthcare system.

Pioneer’s focus on innovation has resulted in over 130 U.S. and foreign patents, with numerous
patents pending and employs more than 270 people worldwide.

Pioneer’s European subsidiary was established in the Netherlands in 2006. Pioneer offers a full
range of spine products through several distributors throughout Europe.

For more information on Pioneer and its products, visit www.pioneersurgical.com.