Industry News

Fusion device for ALIF procedures
Integra LifeSciences’ Integra® Vu aPOD™ Prime Intervertebral Body Fusion Device (IBD) is a zero-profile, stand-alone IBD designed for anterior lumbar intervertebral fusion (ALIF) procedures. According to the manufacturer, two screws help secure the IBD in its functional position, eliminating the need for supplemental fixation implants and reducing the number of steps and implants required to perform an ALIF procedure. A wide variety of implant sizes and instruments are available.

For more information, visit www.integralife.com

Transfacet pedicular fixation system
DePuy Spine’s Viper® F2Transfacet Pedicular System (A) is designed to provide stabilization and fixation during degenerative lumbar spinal fusion procedures. Viper F2 consists of large diameter lag screws and fully functional polyaxial rings to help spine surgeons achieve rigid fixation and compression of facet joints. The screws are inserted bilaterally through the superior side of the facet, across the facet joint, and into the inferior pedicle. Polyaxial rings are available to increase the load-bearing area of the screw that is in contact with the bone. The Viper F2 may be used in either traditional or minimally invasive spinal fusion surgery.

For more information, visit www.depuy.com/

Reconstructive spine surgery instruments
The Powerease™ System from Medtronic is a system of electronic instruments for drilling, tapping, and driving specialized implants during reconstructive spinal surgery, including open and minimally invasive procedures. The system is also used in final construct assembly. Powerease is compatible with the CD Horizon® Solera™ Spinal System and the TSRH® 3Dx™ Spinal System, and is integrated with NIM-Eclipse® neuromonitoring, O-arm® imaging, and StealthStation® navigation systems.

For more information, visit www.medtronicspinal.com

Cannulated pedicle screw system
Custom Spine’s Securis (B) cannulated pedicle screw system is designed to enhance screw placement and enable surgeons to fully seat the screw under limited visual assessment. The system provides a cannulated screw that can be fully seated in the bone, while maintaining full polyaxial motion of the screw head for easier rod insertion. Securis features a chromium-cobalt rod that provides superior stiffness compared to a titanium rod of the same diameter, according to the manufacturer. The greater stiffness in a smaller rod reportedly allows for a lower profile construct without sacrificing strength.

For more information, visit www.customspine.com

Corpectomy cage systems
K2M, Inc.’s Santorini™ Corpectomy Cage Systems (C) are designed to replace collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral bodies due to trauma or tumor and provide anterior spinal column support. Manufactured from biocompatible PEEK polymer, Santorini cages reportedly allow for an unobstructed view of the postoperative fusion. They are available in solid and expandable options in a variety of sizes. Santorini Solid offers an enlarged graft space, while Santorini Expandable allows for in situ expansion with a locking clip to secure the desired height.

For more information, visit www.K2M.com

Revision knee system
OMNIlife science, Inc.’s Apex Revision Knee System (D) is intended for primary or revision total knee replacement patients who require additional stabilization due to inadequate ligament function, and who may require augmentation and/or stem extensions due to inadequate bone stock. The new system adds revision femoral components, constrained tibial inserts, femoral augments, and stems to the current Apex Knee™ System.

For more information, visit www.omnils.com

New facet joint implant
The Procet™ Facet Allograft Implant from Amedica Corp. is a spinal implant designed to treat patients with low back pain caused by spinal stenosis. Procet features a dual-hemispherical shape that reportedly limits motion while providing distraction, and is designed to remain stable in the joint to increase the potential for fusion.

For more information, visit www.amedica.com

Preoperative alignment guides for TAR
Designed for use with Wright Medical’s Inbone® Total Ankle Replacement (TAR) Systems, Prophecy® Inbone® Pre-Operative Navigation Alignment Guides (E) use computed tomography (CT) scans to create patient-specific ankle alignment guides. The guides may help facilitate the surgeon’s ability to precisely size, place, and align the replacement components during surgery.

For more information, visit www.wmt.com/footandankle/

Foot and ankle CT scanner
pedCAT™ from CurveBeam (F) is a CT system for in-office use by foot and ankle surgeons. The compact system utilizes cone-beam CT technology to produce undistorted and unobstructed images under true physiological weight-bearing conditions. pedCAT enables surgeons to capture 3-dimensional volumetric data to aid in diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment planning.

For more information, visit www.curvebeam.com

Open-architecture suture anchor for rotator cuff repair
Smith & Nephew’s new Healicoil™ PK Suture Anchor for rotator cuff repair reportedly provides enhanced thread engagement and pullout strength even in poor-quality, osteoporotic bone. The suture anchor’s unique design also results in less material left in the shoulder than traditional solid-core anchors, according to the manufacturer. In addition, the Healicoil PK is said to provide high torsional strength during insertion, minimizing stress and distributing the torque across the entire anchor.

For more information, visit www.smith-nephew.com

AAOS Now
June 2012 Issue
http://www.aaos.org/news/aaosnow/jun12/marketplace1.asp