The Karma system consists of a high-performance polymer fixation device used to stabilize the lumbar spine as an adjunct to fusion procedures. It is designed to engage some of the strongest bony elements of the posterior lumbar spine. Given its polymer construction, the device is radiolucent with the exception of a blended contrast medium that provides for a ghosted image to be seen radiographically. Otherwise, the device does not interfere with postoperative imaging.
The Karma device may be surgically implanted through minimally invasive surgical techniques, and its extremely low device profile compares favorably to other larger metal posterior fixation devices. The system is part of Spinal Elements’ MIS Ultra™ suite of products that are intended to address the unintended consequences of spine surgery.
The Karma fixation system has been organically developed by the Spinal Elements team guided by input from multiple spine surgeons. Clinical application of Karma has been ongoing.
About Spinal Elements
Spinal Elements is a Carlsbad, California based medical device company focused on the design, development, and commercialization of a comprehensive portfolio of systems, products, and technologies for spine surgery procedures. A leading designer, developer, manufacturer, and marketer of innovative medical devices used in spinal surgical procedures, Spinal Elements combines leading medical device technologies, biologics, and instrumentation to create positive surgical outcomes that exceed surgeon and patient expectations. Spinal Elements has built a reputation delivering innovative and differentiated technologies that enable fundamental shifts in solutions for spine surgery. The company markets a complete portfolio of advanced spinal implant technologies.
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