Amedica Corporation to Release First Quarter 2015 Financial Results and Host Conference Call

SALT LAKE CITY, April 23, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amedica Corporation (Nasdaq:AMDA), a company that develops and commercializes silicon nitride ceramics as a biomaterial platform, announced today that it will release financial results for its first quarter 2015 on Thursday, May 7, 2015, after the market closes.

Following the release, that same day the Company will host a conference call and simultaneous audio webcast with Dr. Sonny Bal, Chairman and CEO of Amedica Corporation, as well as key members of the management team to review its first quarter 2015 financial results. Details related to this call are as follows:

For those who are not available to listen to the live webcast, a telephone replay will be available for one week following the call by dialing (855) 859-2056 for domestic participants and (404) 537-3406 for international participants. When prompted, please enter the Conference ID number 25966628.The call will also be archived on the investor relations section of the Amedica website under Events & Presentations.

About Amedica Corporation

Amedica is focused on the development and application of medical-grade silicon nitride ceramics. Amedica markets spinal fusion products and is developing a new generation of wear- and corrosion-resistant implant components for hip and knee arthroplasty. The Company manufactures its products in its ISO 13485 certified manufacturing facility and, through its partnership with Kyocera, the world's largest ceramic manufacturer. Amedica's spine products are FDA-cleared, CE-marked, and are currently marketed in the U.S. and select markets in Europe and South America through its distributor network and its growing OEM partnerships.

For more information on Amedica or its silicon nitride material platform, please visit www.amedica.com.

CONTACT: Mike Houston
         Director of Investor Relations
         801-839-3534
         mhouston@amedica.com

Released April 23, 2015