July 26th, 2016, Westmont, Ill. –SpineCraft would like to announce the successful US release of the ASTRA SPINE SYSTEM. The ASTRA SPINE SYSTEM is designed for spinal deformity correction as well as tumor, trauma and degenerative procedures. The ASTRA SPINE SYSTEM also includes a new revision & extension module developed for the expanding revision patient population. The revision & extension module includes a variety of proprietary rods and linkages specifically designed to allow the surgeon to attach to pre-existing implants. This ability to link to the existing implants can reduce surgery time and the overall cost associated with a hardware removal and replacement.
The ASTRA SPINE SYSTEM is designed for use with 6.0 mm and 5.5 mm titanium and cobalt chromium rods. All rods are interchangeable within the same implants and instrumentation providing the surgeon valuable intraoperative flexibility while reducing the hospital inventory requirements. In addition, the ASTRA SPINE SYSTEM includes several implant enhancements including a favored angle design incorporated in all thoracolumbar polyaxial screws.
John K. Starr, MD of Washington Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at George Washington University: “I began using the ASTRA SPINE SYSTEM in early 2016 and have found the system to be comprehensive and an excellent choice for my complex spine procedures. Initially I did not anticipate the benefit of the ASTRA favored-angle polyaxial screw. With multiple cases performed, I now recognize that the extreme favored angle helps facilitate rod placement and proper rod positioning. This advantage is particularly valuable with severe spinal rotation or scoliotic curves. The beauty of the ASTRA favored angle option is that you don’t have to ask for it; it’s built into every thoracolumbar screw and is there when you need it most.”
About SpineCraft
SpineCraft is a privately held US medical device company offering a wide range of products for addressing spinal deformities & complex spine problems, minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical & thoracolumbar degenerative conditions and non-fusion applications. For more information please visit http://www.spinecraft.com
