05.19.14
AccelSpine’s Picasso II system. Image courtesy of AccelSpine. |
“Picasso II is the next generation of minimally invasive spine systems,” CEO Daniel Chon said in a news release. “It incorporates an easy-to-use, double-lead thread and self-tapping screw with an innovative rod-delivery system to increase implant efficiency.”
Picasso II is intended to immobilize and stabilize spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as a supplement to fusion during the treatment of acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of the upper or lower spine, or the sacral (tail-bone) region. The system is a continuation of the Picasso product line, which received FDA clearance in 2012. Picasso I is a minimally invasive system that includes a selection of screw and rod delivery instruments and implants.
“The difference between Picasso I and Picasso II is the double-lead thread and self-tapping, anodized screw that streamlines the implant process,” said Estella Baytan, vice president of marketing and clinical operations. “This is an evolutionary system that was designed based on input from our surgeons. We continually ask our surgeons for feedback on our products so that we can bring to market the best and most innovative products possible.”
AccelSpine makes spinal implants and related instruments.