The PRESTIGE LP Cervical Disc Replacement from Medtronic is a titanium ceramic composite device with two articulating components. The device is an evolution of the Bristol/Cummings disc first implanted in 1991. Fixation is with anterior screws. Clinical trials are ongoing.
read full descriptionThe Hinge Paediatric Plating System from Pega Medical is designed to guide growth and deformity correction when placed either side of the growth plate. The rationale behind the hinge is to avoid the risk of implant failure as growth occurs.
read full descriptionThe ON-Q PainBuster pump is a device for delivering local anaesthetic to the surgical site after surgery. The catheter (the ON-Q SilverSoaker Antimicrobial Catheter) has multiple holes along the infusion segment, and the elastomeric pump is non-electronic. The device has been used in a variety...
read full descriptionThe iTotal (R) knee replacement from ConforMIS is a customised knee replacement system in which CT data are used to manufacture a patient-specific implant. Patient-specific jigs (the iJig (R) instrumentation) are used in implantation as part of the system. This customised approach can improve...
read full descriptionThe DISCOVER Artificial Cervical Intervertabral Disc arthroplasty from Depuy is an unconstrained cervical disc prosthesis. The device is indicated for symptomatic cervical disc disease, with the aim of improving range of neck movement and reducing neck pain. The device comprises titanium alloy...
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