The ProDisc II is an intervertebral disc replacement for the lumbar spine. It comprises two porous coated cobalt-chrome end plates and a convex polyethylene core. Each end plate has a central anchoring core and two spikes to ensure early stability. The device is indicated for advanced...
read full descriptionThe 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 PediGuard (R) device from SpineGuard is a handheld device which alerts spinal surgeons to potential pedicular or vertebral breaches when inserting spinal pedicle screws. The device measures the electrical conductivity of tissue and emits an audible signal which changes when the conductivity...
read full descriptionThe OASYS System from Stryker is a spinal instrumentation system designed for treatment of pathologies of the occipito-cervical junction, the cervical spine and the upper thoracic spine. This is a modular system which comprises hooks, plates and bone screws. Advantages of this system...
read full descriptionThe MAGEC (MAGnetic Expansion Control) System from Ellipse technologies is an adjustable growing rod which can be distracted using an External Remote Controller. Constructs can be single or dual rod and distraction can be reversed if necessary. The Product Fact Sheet can be found here .
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