Physician Resources
Newly Available, Newly Approved
Am J Orthop. 2007 December;36(12):690
| K2M, Inc., a spinal device company developing solutions for the treatment of complex spinal pathologies and procedures, has announced the phase II launch of its PYRENEES™ Cervical Plate System. PYRENEES’ low profile features a 1.5-mm leading edge that potentially minimizes patient discomfort, particularly esophageal irritation. In addition, this system offers low-profile drill guides, allowing for optimal viewing of the bone graft window. The tifix® Locking Technology requires no additional locking mechanism, whereby each screw head forms an autogenic, or self-producing, lock to the plate. With screw flexibility of up to 45 conical degrees and a corresponding low-torque driver, PYRENEES is said to combine the benefits of multidirectional screw placement with a rigid plate, for optimal stability yet flexibility. The tifix Locking Technology ensures that the screw will lock to the plate at increased angles. Surgeons can also conduct screw adjustments or realignments without compromising the locking feature. To learn more, contact, K2M, Inc., |
NEW SPINAL SYSTEM
| X-spine Systems, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of spinal implant systems, has obtained FDA clearance to market its new Capless LI™ Pedicle Screw System. The system builds upon X-spine’s proprietary Capless™ polyaxial screw locking technology by offering a more compact screw unit, increased screw angulation, screw cannulation and tissue-sparing retraction. The Capless LI is designed to address the increasing need for reduced tissue disruption during spinal fixation procedures. It allows for several less invasive options for screw placement, including over-wire, mini-open, and muscle-sparing approaches. The company notes that the new system includes all the benefits of the Capless locking technology, which allows for screw locking without the problems endemic to separate locking caps or setscrews. For more information about the Capless LI Pedicle Screw System, X-spine Systems, Inc., |