Spine

25 Spine Device Awards | 2015

By Laura Dyrda

These 25 spine devices received the 2015 Becker’s Healthcare Spine Device Award.

Both “tried-and-true” devices as well as new promising innovations are featured in this year’s awards. Please also see which devices received the recognition last year by clicking here.

If you have questions or comments on this list, contact Laura Dyrda at ldyrda@beckershealthcare.com.

ALTERA Minimally Invasive Articulating Expandable Spacer from Globus Medical. The ALTERA spacer is the first minimally invasive fully articulating expandable spacer for spinal fusion designed for restoring lordosis and maintaining sagittal balance. The spacer is inserted at a minimized height, articulated into an anterior position and then expanded vertically to optimize fit.

ARC Pedicle Screw System from NLT. The pedicle screw system includes the ARC percutaneous pedicle screw and the reusable instruments. The screws are designed for percutaneous insertion and made of titanium alloy. There are bendable tips on the screws that increase the pullout strength and its intended for posterior fixation in the thoracolumbar spine.

Aspen MIS Fusion System from Biomet. The Aspen MIS Fusion System includes a family of spinous process fixation devices designed for rigid posterior fixation for T1 to S1 fusion. The system is a simple midline approach to minimize muscle and soft disruption. The central barrel design provides load-sharing support and bone graft containment to facilitate fusion.

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