Spinal Surgery, Cement Systems - Orthoworld

PRODUCT NEWS AND LAUNCHES
Locking Plate for Hallux Valgus
Correction using Ludloff
Osteotomy
Globus Medical commenced global launch of the
COALITION ACDF Spacer System, an integrated plate and
spacer for use in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. The
COALITION technology combines a PEEK interbody spacer
with a titanium alloy plate and two titanium alloy screws. The
delivery system and two-screw design reduce procedural steps,
minimize retraction and lag the spacer to the vertebral
endplates to compressively load the fusion area.
(Globus Medical, Inc., 6/2/09)
SpineMatrix launched Lumbar Matrix Scan, a non-invasive
diagnostic technology that uses bioelectric signals produced by
muscles to accurately identify the source of low back pain.
(SpineMatrix Inc., 6/10/09)
HydroCision launched the SpineJet Percutaneous Access Set
for use in herniated disc procedures. The system uses a high
velocity water jet to cut and remove nucleus material under
local anesthesia and on an outpatient basis.
(HydroCision Inc., 6/15/09)
The new Merete Ludloff plate allows the surgeon to obtain
RIGID LOW PROFILE fixation for Hallux Valgus correction
using the familiar Ludloff osteotomy technique. Previous fixation
with only 2 screws required non-weightbearing post op
care. The Merete Ludloff plate allows for angle stable fixation.
The Merete Ludloff plate is a patented design with locking
and non-locking holes. The straight section of the plate is
placed dorsally on the metatarsal where the plate is fixed to
the bone with two 3.0 mm non-locking cannulated screws.
First screw located through the plate at the apex/rotation
point of Ludloff cut and second non-locking screw is placed
distal after cut completion and lateral rotation for correction.
The screws can be angled up to 12° in the plate in order to run
perpendicular to the osteotomy cut, compressing the osteotomy.
Two locking screws 3.0 mm or 3.5 mm are inserted from
the medial side to gain angle stable locking fixation of the
osteotomy and to allow early weightbearing.
• 3 low profile plate lengths are available (31 mm, 34 mm
and 38 mm).
• Plates and screws are manufactured from Titanium alloy
Ti-6Al-4V.
The patented Merete Ludloff plate has been developed in
collaboration with Steven K. Neufeld, M.D., Orthopedic Foot
and Ankle Center of Washington.
Merete Medical GmbH
Tel.: 49-30-77-99-80-149
www.merete.de
LifeModeler released LumbarSIM, an addition to its virtual
prototyping software portfolio. LumbarSIM automatically
creates a detailed lumbar spine model, separating it into
individual vertebral segments and disc forces for use in preoperative
planning for spinal fusion, discectomy and
laminectomy. Reports generated by the software allow for
incorporation of hypertext, plots, live video and model
animation. The software’s operational characteristics are
designed to mirror the workflow commonly found on a personal
computer.
(LifeModeler, Inc., 6/23/09)
K2M launched CASPIAN, an all-inclusive system for rigid
posterior fixation in the treatment of complex cervico-thoracic
conditions. CASPIAN provides 2 different polyaxial screw
options, the Mini DENALI® and Mini MESA®, for intraoperative
flexibility. Mini MESA features K2M’s Zero-Torque
Technology® which applies zero twisting forces to the spine
when locking the system.
(K2M, Inc., 6/30/09)
ArthroCare launched the Opus® AutoCuff® Magnum M Suture
Anchor. The device is designed to provide a simpler, faster and
replicable process for performing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
(ArthroCare Corp., 7/1/09)
CONMED Linvatec launched the Linvatec Shoulder
Restoration System (SRS) for rotator cuff repair. The SRS allows
the surgeon to intra-operatively choose from multiple surgical
techniques, including single row, double row and transosseous
equivalent fixation. Elements include the PEEK-based
CrossFT Fully Threaded and PopLok Knotless Suture
Anchors and titanium Super Revo-FT and ThRevo-FT
Fully Threaded Suture Anchors.
(CONMED Corporation, 7/7/09)
22 ORTHOPAEDIC PRODUCT NEWS • September/October 2009