Healthcare Industry News: Spinal Fixation
News Release - September 18, 2007
X-spine Announces FDA Clearance for New Spinal System
SAN DIEGO--(HSMN NewsFeed)--X-spine Systems, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of spinal implant systems, announced today that it had obtained FDA clearance to market its new Capless LI (TM) Pedicle Screw System. The system builds upon X-spine's proprietary Capless (TM) polyaxial screw locking technology by offering a more compact screw unit, increased screw angulation, screw cannulation and tissue sparing retraction."The Capless LI (TM) effectively addresses 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. Of course, it includes all the benefits of the Capless(TM) locking technology, which allows for screw locking without the problems endemic to separate locking caps or setscrews," states David Kirschman, M.D., president of X-spine.
X-spine made the announcement of approval while exhibiting at the Congress of Neurological Surgeons annual meeting in San Diego, CA. The Capless LI (TM) Pedicle Screw System is a key component of X-spine's growing lineup of unique products for spinal surgery.
Based in Miamisburg, Ohio, privately-held X-spine Systems, Inc. is an emerging leader in the development of proprietary technology for the spinal surgery industry.
www.x-spine.com
Source: X-spine Systems
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