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devices&gadgets<br />
Leica introduces<br />
microsurgery microscope<br />
Leica Microsystems has launched<br />
Provido, a multidisciplinary microsurgery<br />
microscope.<br />
Provido features FusionOptics<br />
technology that gives depth of field and<br />
detail perception at the same<br />
time. The illumination technology<br />
brings light even to deep and narrow<br />
cavities. Having the full surgical field<br />
visible at once allows for better decision<br />
making and limits interruptions from<br />
readjusting the microscope. The surgeon<br />
can focus on progressing smoothly<br />
through the procedure, according to the<br />
company.<br />
Deep and narrow channels are a daily<br />
challenge in many surgical disciplines,<br />
particularly spine and otolaryngology. The<br />
microscope integrates concentrated 300<br />
W xenon light and specially-designed<br />
Small Angle Illumination that helps limit<br />
peripheral shadows. As a result, surgeons<br />
are able to see more of the surgical field<br />
without constantly refocusing or adjusting<br />
the light. In addition, there is no longer any<br />
limitation when longer surgical instruments<br />
are required as Provido offers 600 mm of<br />
free working space.<br />
The electromagnetic brakes and<br />
balancing system enables the Provido to be<br />
positioned at the required angle with the<br />
lightest touch. For even greater precision,<br />
micro adjustments can be achieved with<br />
the XY joystick control.<br />
SpineEX lateral<br />
lumbar device for<br />
disc disease<br />
S<br />
pineEX, Inc, a medical<br />
device company has<br />
received 510(k) clearance<br />
from the US Food and Drug<br />
Administration (FDA) for<br />
its Sagittae lateral lumbar<br />
interbody fusion (LLIF) device.<br />
The LLIF procedure<br />
uses minimally invasive<br />
techniques that approach<br />
the spine from the side of<br />
the patient, allowing for a<br />
larger implant footprint, and<br />
less disruption to lower back<br />
muscles as compared to other<br />
approaches.<br />
This personalized,<br />
expandable device is<br />
designed to minimize<br />
impaction, maximize indirect<br />
decompression, and provide<br />
a large graft space optimal<br />
for lumbar fusion procedures.<br />
It provides up to 8mm of<br />
continuous in situ expansion,<br />
with up to 30° of continuous<br />
in situ lordotic adjustment.<br />
Available in five<br />
sizes,Sagittae provides<br />
several options for surgeons<br />
to address optimal sagittal<br />
balance, while minimizing<br />
burdensome implant inventory<br />
traditionally required for each<br />
procedure.<br />
LLIF devices are indicated<br />
for interbody fusion in<br />
patients with degenerative<br />
disc disease (DDD) at one or<br />
two contiguous levels from<br />
L2 to S1. DDD is defined as<br />
back pain of discogenic origin<br />
with degeneration of the disc<br />
confirmed by history and<br />
radiographic studies. These<br />
DDD patients may also have<br />
up to Grade I spondylolisthesis<br />
or retrolisthesis at the involved<br />
82 / FUTURE MEDICINE / <strong>NOVEMBER</strong> <strong>2018</strong>
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