PASS MIS marks the entry of MEDICREA into the percutaneous spinal fusion market seqment, by offering a new surgical technique.Because it considerably simplifies the operational steps and greatly reduces operation times, PASS MIS™appeals to all spinal surgeons, whether they have prior experience in minimally-invasive surgery or not.With PASS MIS™, the PASS LP® philosophy is maintained in the surgical treatment of spinal column trauma pathologies and degenerative lumbar-region pathologies.The PASS MIS™ system recently obtained CE mark, and FDA clearance.
The PASS MIS system offers a simplistic technique to perform both short and multi level complex constructs through a percutaneous approach. The PASS MIS system builds off the company’s core PASS technology – employing a polyaxial posted screw and top loading connector design – allowing all surgeons to discover the benefit of MIS surgery without extensive training.
Dr Labbé an experienced trauma surgeon (Nouvelle Calédonie, France) further explains the unique possibilities with the PASS MIS system in trauma indications : “Where most surgeons traditionally combine a kyphoplasty reduction (first) and screw and rod fixation (second), the PASS MIS system allows this sequence to be reversed. This enables us to rely on the power of the reduction of the screws and rod to better reduce the patient’s spine in an anatomical position. Once this is achieved the lateral or medial rod placement leaves free access to the fractured vertebrae pedicle through which the cement will be inserted. The PASS MIS hence becomes the ideal complement to the kyphoplasty technique.”
For the treatment of vertebral fractures, percutaneous screw placement is fast becoming the technique of choice among the spinal community. The PASS MIS system should consequently outperform existing products for those indications due to the unique top loading – offset rod placement characteristics further partnered by its specialized reduction maneuvers.
About MIS
The trend in spine surgery for many procedures has been moving toward minimally invasive approaches. These include spine surgery for lumbar fusion, deformity surgery, cervical surgery and sacroiliac joint fusion. The benefits of minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS) include decreased pain, less blood loss, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery. However, there is a difficult learning curve for surgeons when mastering MIS procedures. Increasing familiarity with MIS techniques creates more options for surgeons treating spine conditions with the potential to decrease surgical complications. The goal of this conference is to update neurological and orthopedic surgeons, as well as allied health professionals on the latest advances in MIS surgical techniques.
About Medicrea
MEDICREA is a fully-dedicated spinal implant company focused on introducing reliable and innovative technologies to the global marketplace. With over 18 years of experience, MEDICREA provides a full range of patented products that are conceived, developed and manufactured to advance patient outcomes and support the work of medical professionals.Medicrea is a company specializing in new surgical technologies for the treatment of spinal pathologies. They create, patent, manufacture and distribute highly innovative surgical implants.Their own production site is based in La Rochelle, three subsidiaries in charge of distribution in the United States, the United Kingdom and France and a commercial presence through distributors in 34 countries. http://www.medicrea.com
