June 30, 2016

VIA FACSIMILE AND EDGAR

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Division of Corporate Finance

Washington, DC 20549

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., Inc. (“Ladenburg”), as representative of the underwriters for the referenced offering, hereby concurs in the request by Amedica Corporation that the effective date of the above-referenced registration statement be accelerated to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), or as soon as practicable thereafter, on July 1, 2016, pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act. Ladenburg affirms that it is aware of its obligations under the Securities Act in connection with this offering.