4WEB Medical Announces FDA Clearance of Lateral Spine Truss System (press release)
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"The Lateral Spine Truss System represents a significant advancement in treatment options for lateral spine surgery," said Frank Cammisa, MD, Professor and Chief Emeritus of the Spine Service at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. "As evidenced in recent porous metal product launches, many companies have failed to recognize the full design potential of what 3D printing brings to the orthopedic arena. 4WEB's proprietary truss implant technology leverages fundamental engineering principles in structural mechanics to address important clinical issues such as implant subsidence after lateral access surgery."
The Lateral Spine Truss System launch will include a wide array of sizing options and integrated instrumentation. Additionally, the lateral implants will feature smart single-sterile packaging to ensure sterility, improve operating room efficiencies, and allow access to global markets where sterile packaging is a requirement.
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