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 systems.
No Screws or Rods
Régis Le Couedic, Implanet’s Product Development & Manufacturing Director, stated, “The result of our work with thought leading surgeons, the JAZZ Standalone is a new variant of our JAZZ technology devoted to treating degenerative pathologies. This implant utilizes the JAZZ Band platform and enables vertebral segments to be stabilized without the need for pedicle screws and rods. This is a fast, simple and safe surgical procedure that only requires limited surgical accessibility.”
Ludovic Lastennet, Implanet CEO, added, “We are continuing to rigorously pursue our ex...
