Medtronic launches new cervical cage system in Europe ... | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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Medtronic[1] has obtained the CE Mark and initiated the European launch of its Compact Cornerstone-SR Alliance cage, a new cervical system designed to treat cervical disc disease.

Compatible with existing spinal instrumentation, Compact Cornerstone-SR Alliance cage gives the surgeon a range of implant options for different patient anatomies.

The new product expands on the Cornerstone-SR technology and includes four new titanium fixation spikes, beveled edge and side chambers. At present, the implants are not available in the US.

The anatomical cervical cages’ hollow design allows for in situ packing with autograft or synthetic bone substitute.

Cervical cages are implants that areusually used in the treatment of cervical spine disease. If diseased, the spinal disc can shrink from its normal stature, putting pressure on nerves and causing p...