InterContinental® Plate-Spacer is the next generation system in minimally invasive lateral fixation. The plate and spacer are fully contained within the disc space, minimizing disruption to patient anatomy. The optimized screw design compressively loads the graft to help promote fusion. The system offers a wide variety of footprints in order to meet different patient anatomy […]
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Oracle
The Oracle Cage System is a comprehensive minimally invasive solution for lumbar interbody fusion using the direct lateral approach. Benefits: Anatomic shape:Mimics the anatomy of the disc space Pyramidal teeth:Provide resistance to implant migration Four radiographic marker pins:Enable visualization of implant position The medial/lateral marker pins are located approximately 4 mm from the edges of the implant. […]
RISE®-L
RISE®-L is an expandable lateral lumbar fusion device that offers up to 7mm of expansion coupled with a large graft chamber and the ability to introduce autogenous bone graft in situ. The titanium implant provides continuous in situ expansion and is designed to restore disc height with proper anatomical fit. Available in multiple sizes, in […]
Slide Lateral Cage
Single-Approach Surgery describes the surgical treatment of a spinal segment through one surgical exposure. Using the Slide™ Lateral Cage and optional plate, the surgical objective of stabilizing the operative spinal level can be achieved through a minimized lateral incision without the need for additional surgical incisions and/or posterior instrumentation.
Spine treatment firm Zyga raises $10 million
September 25, 2014 –(Star Tribune)–Zyga Technology, which makes two devices to treat medical conditions of the lower spine, received $10 million in financing to expand its sales force and pursue three clinical studies. The funding mostly consists of debt: $8 million from Silicon Valley Bank, which mainly funds commercial ventures including health care. The remaining […]
UniLInk™
The UniLink Interspinous Fusion System delivers maximum procedural flexibility through a minimally invasive approach. The UniLink System offers an array of customizable, low-profile implants to accommodate anatomical variation and surgical technique preferences. Utilizing a shorter plate height with an elliptical insert allows the UniLink Device to seed its spikes 4-6mm more anterior without compromising the […]
Viking
Viking Viking is a dynamic interspinous system for the lumbar spine. It allows compression movements and lateral bending and it allows load transfer along the spine preserving the kinematic movements of the segment where it is implanted, working at the same time as a “shock absorber”. Its core is an elastic spring which can be […]
Wellex
The WELLEX™ Interspinous Process Technology aims at perfecting the balance between motion and stability by restoring the posterior tension band, the facet congruence and the foraminal height. The Wellex, developed by Dr. Jean-Marc Fuentes from France and Eden Spine, is based on over ten years of clinical experience with similar type devices.Its unique characteristics establish […]
5 Things Medtronic, Inc.’s Management Wants You to Know
Medtronic recently reported first-quarter earnings , topping analyst expectations as non-GAAP earnings rose 6% and revenue climbed 5%.But the quarterly report only tells half the story. Let’s look at the five most interesting things that CEO Omar Ishrak discussed during the medical-device maker’s earnings conference call.The spine business will hopefully strengthen… Read more »
What 3D Printing Means for Healthcare
Medical care might not be the most obvious place for 3D printing applications, but 3D-printed kidneys and 3D-printed prosthetic eyes say otherwise. 3D-printed plastics are being used for medical tools and devices, models for surgical training and even lightweight, cost-efficient implants and prosthetics. Read more »
Vendor alleges hospital violated her constitutional rights
DAYTONA BEACH — A spinal implant vendor who lost business at Halifax Health is alleging in a federal lawsuit the public hospital violated her constitutional rights when it banished her for writing a critical letter. Read more »
AeroSpine TLIF
Medtronic seeks to dismiss shareholder suits after panel finding
Medtronic Inc. will seek to dismiss shareholder lawsuits over its Infuse bone-growth product after a panel found the allegations were “without merit,” the medical-device maker said Tuesday. Shareholders accused Medtronic executives and directors of deliberately violating FoodRead more »
Should Johnson & Johnson Join the Buyout Boom?
Mergers and acquisitions have been all the rage in health care in 2014. Big pharma’s taken over the spotlight recently, but medical device giants have joined in the game recently, and now major orthopedics and spine device maker Smith & Nephew (NYSE: SNN ) may be in the crosshairs of some of the industry’s biggest […]
Eclipse-C®
Eclipse C The Eclipse-C Vertebral Spacer System is indicated for intervertebral body fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the cervical spine with accompanying radicular symptoms at one disc level from C2 to TI. DDD is defined as painof discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic […]
Ela-Oscar ACIF
ACIF-coLigne Simplicity and large biologic potential.ostaPek a long carbon fiber reinforced polymer LCFRP composite struts achieve 4 times the static strength over simple PEEK in the same configuration.This maintains stability yet extends bone graft from 30 to over 50% of cage surface, while optimizing endplate support. LCFRP with unique anisotropic elasticity and strength characteristics combined […]
Eisertech Cervical Cage
The Cervical Cage System offers a set of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cages for use in cervical spine fusion surgery. Two footprints are offered standard, 12mm AP x 14mm ML and 14mm AP x 16mm ML. Both footprints are offered in heights of 4-10mm.The complete set contains four of each implant, or 32 total implants.The half set […]
Fortitude®
Fortitude® Osso and Duo Fortitude® OssoA consistent, natural cervical interbody spacer precisely machined from a single piece of 100% cortical bone for maximum structural integrity.Fortitude DuoA precision-machined allograft comprised of a dense cancellous core surrounded by a single piece of cortical bone that offers strength while providing a natural matrix for bone remodeling and blood […]
FuseLox™
FuseLox™ Cervical Designed with anatomical fit and function in mind, the FuseLox™ Cervical Cage System grips with ridges on the inferior and superior surfaces reducing the possibility of migration. The radiolucent, high performance material, PEEK OPTIMA,® eliminates all artifacts. The large graft windows help facilitate bone-in-growth. FuseLox™ provides an extensive selection of size variations to […]
Helix Cage
Helix Cage Helix is an interbody fusion device. It is a hollow, cylindrically shaped implant made out of titanium alloy. Bone graft can be packed within the implant to promote osteointegration. Over time, the bone is expected to grow through the openings in the wall of the cage and around the outside of the cage […]
Honour™ Allo-C
Honour™ Allo-C Designed by Nexxt Spine®, the Allo-C Allograft System combines quality machined Allograft bearing the Honour™ Biologics label with precision instrumentation. In addition to both cortical ring and cortical cancellous Allograft options in a full range of heights, Allo-C is available with a complete offering of preparation and insertion instruments. Benefits: 14 x 11mm […]
Honour™ Orb
Honour™ Orb Cervical Indicated as a cervical interbody spacer, HONOUR™ ORB implants are manufactured from Solvay Zeniva® PEEK and are designed with large open graft windows for maximum bone graft surface area. Half sizes within the popular 6.0 – 8.0 mm height range provide greater intra-operative options to achieve optimal distraction. HONOUR ORB implants are […]
HRCC®
HRCC®Cervical Locking cervical cage HRCC® is part of a range of stand alone cages offering a primary and secondary stability locking mechanism without the need of anterior plate fixation (please refer to instructional notice of HRCC®implants). The cage is inserted according to routine technique, then the surgeon locks the cage by simple rotation of the […]
IN:C2™
INC2 The IN:C2™ is a Cervical Interbody Fusion Device and is cleared to market per K122630. IN-C2 Brochure.pdf Benefits : Zero profile anteriorly Open anteriorly for graft placement Shear off set screw Accommodates challenging anatomy Modular plating options Open window maximizes graft placement Corticocancellous screw option Designed to create a micro-environment to aid in tissue […]
Idys™-C
Idys™-C Made of PEEK-OPTIMA, the Idys™-C cage has been designed by a team with extensive experience in the development of spinal instrumentation. The design team focused on creating a cervical cage adapted to the vertebral anatomy in order to maintain disc height, restore cervical lordosis and stabilize the treated segment. Thus Idys™-C creating favorable conditions […]
Impix® C
Enhanced stability: the anatomical dome design with a central wall of IMPIX® C provides an excellent stability especially in rotation and offers an efficient fusion solutionOptimum fusion: thanks to 2 windows for graft filling. Benefits: In USA, IMPIX-C®, must not be used without a supplemental fixation Design:– 2 windows for graft filling or bone substitute– […]
LorX® Expandable
LorX® Expandable LorX® Expandable ACIF Peek Cage with Blade has an unique design which restores the interbody space.Titanium expanding shaft is an improved mechanism for secure expanding and placement. Specially designed (patent pending) titanium blade, positioned in the middle of the cage body, for the perfect fixation. The blade opens in 90° when the expanding […]