Spinal Kinetics Wins Another Round in Synthes' Patent Litigation (HealthCareGlobal)
Spinal Kinetics, Inc., the designer and manufacturer of the innovative M6 Artificial Disc, today announced that the German District Court in Mannheim has dismissed Synthes' patent infringement claim involving German utility model No. DE 20321645U1 against Spinal Kinetics. The court also ordered that certain litigation costs are to be paid by Synthes.
The M6-C cervical and M6-L lumbar artificial discs help patients suffering from degenerative disc disease of the spine; a common cause of chronic and severe back and neck pain. The M6 technology provides an alternative to spinal fusion and is designed to preserve motion and reduce the chances of subsequent degeneration of adjacent discs. Introduced internationally in 2006, M6 has quickly become one of the market leaders in Europe and is available in over 17 countries worldwide. With over 16,000 implants to date, the M6 continues to generate enthusiasm among both patients and surgeons desiring motion preservation.
"We are very pleased with the German District Court's decision in this case," said Tom Afzal, Spinal Kinetics' President and CEO. "The German ...
