“Strapping” fixation without screws is cleared in Europe

IMPLANET’S “STRAPPING” STABILIZATION SYSTEM CLEARED IN EUROPE (Orthopedics This Week)
Implanet's newest addition to its spinal stabilization system using a strapping or banding method instead of inserting pedicle screws and rods has received European marketing clearance (CE).
A May 3, 2017 clearance announcement of the JAZZ Standalone implant states the implant is part of the company's freestanding, rodless fixation line launched in 2016 with the JAZZ Lock implant. According to the company, the implant offers "fast and simple" freestanding posterior fixation to replace traditional fixation sys...