VertiFlex® Introduces A Posterior Fixation System That Supports Percutaneous, Mini-Open, And Open Surgical Approaches In The Lumbar Spine

Main Category: Bones / Orthopaedics
Also Included In: Neurology / Neuroscience;  Medical Devices / Diagnostics
Article Date: 16 Oct 2008 - 6:00 PDT

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VertiFlex® Inc., a privately-held medical device company specializing in percutaneous, minimally invasive and motion preservation technologies for treating disorders of the spine, today announced the launch of Silverbolt™ Plus, a posterior fixation system designed to support all types of surgical approaches in the lumbar spine - percutaneous, mini-open, and open in one single instrument set.

"Silverbolt™ Plus is the first system to give surgeons a complete solution for posterior lumbar fixation. With this single instrument set, a surgeon has access to a variety of instrumentation options -- percutaneous delivery of single and multiple vertebral levels, percutaneous dynamic stabilization with our Dynabolt™ Dynamic Rod, and supplemental instruments for mini-open and open approaches," said Earl R. Fender, President and CEO at VertiFlex.

The new Silverbolt™ Plus System will be on display at the North American Spine Society meeting in Toronto, Canada, October 15 - 17 at booth #1243.

About VertiFlex®

Founded in 2005, VertiFlex®, Inc. is a privately held venture-backed medical device company headquartered in San Clemente, California and operating both in the U.S. and globally. The company is dedicated to the development and advancement of percutaneous, minimally invasive, and motion preservation technologies for disorders of the spine. VertiFlex® is committed to delivering advanced products that transform patient outcomes, and offers a full compliment of solutions. These include the Silverbolt™ Percutaneous Posterior Fixation System, which allows for multi-level percutaneous, minimally invasive or mini-open screw fixation, the Octane™ Product Family of Interbody Implants and the Oracle® Expandable Retractor. VertiFlex's product line also includes the Dynabolt™ Dynamic Stabilization System, a pedicle screw-based motion system delivered percutaneously through the Silverbolt™ System, and the Superion™ Interspinous Spacer. These motion preservation product offerings allow for an array of solutions for multiple indications. The Superion™ Interspinous Spacer is currently under clinical investigation in the U.S.

http://www.vertiflexspine.com