Amedica Announces Launch of New Facet Joint Implant (press release)
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New Product Called Procet™ Expands Facet Product Portfolio to Treat Spinal Stenosis
Amedica Corporation, a spinal and reconstructive implant and instrument manufacturer, focused on proprietary silicon nitride (Si3N4) ceramic technologies, announced today the launch of a new spinal implant called Procet™. Procet has been designed to treat patients who suffer from low back pain, caused by spinal stenosis.
The Procet Facet Allograft Implant system has a dual-hemispherical shape that limits motion while providing distraction; and unlike other products currently available, it is designed to remain stable in the joint, to increase the potential for fusion. This procedure provides surgeons a percutaneous, less invasive, early-stage treatment, which is particularly beneficial to elderly patients for whom more extensive open surgery may present too great a surgical risk.
Eric K. Olson, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "The launch of the Procet system is an example of Amedica's commitment to further expand our line of innovative facet products to support our surgeon customers and the patients they...
