Wenzel Spine Announces Commercial Launch of the VariLift-LX

Wenzel Spine Inc., a developer of minimally invasive, expandable stand-alone alternatives to traditional spinal fusion, has officially launched its VariLift-LX System throughout the United States.

VariLift-LX represents the next generation of Wenzel Spine’s innovative product lines of Expandable Stand-Alone interbody fusion devices. The zero-profile VariLift-LX System provides a broader portfolio of options for surgeons when performing lumbar fusion procedures, according to the company.

“The LX System provides a significant improvement in implant sizes and instrumentation. This new system brings an excellent clinical option of true stand-alone interbody fusion to spine surgeons,” said Dr. David Lee, who participated in the VariLift-LX System limited release, and is president of the Southern Neurologic & Spinal Institute in Hattiesburg, Miss. “The LX System expanded implant sizes makes the system attractive for both PLIF and TLIF procedures.”

The VariLift-LX System is a significant expansion of Wenzel Spine’s expandable interbody portfolio. Available in two lengths and five heights, the VariLift-LX System allows surgeons to implant a device optimizing fit within the disc space. Streamlined and intuitive instrumentation allows for true minimally invasive lumbar fusion procedures. Surgeons are able to implant and expand VariLift-LX without disengaging the instrumentation that also allows them to insert autograft material.

“We are very pleased with the strong response we received from surgeons during the limited release of VariLift-LX. We are now ready to move to full commercial availability in the U.S.,” said Chad Neely, CEO of Wenzel Spine. “We believe our next-generation VariLift-LX System builds on the vision of true minimally invasive fusion procedures and will provide significant advances to surgeons looking for a simple to use expandable stand-alone solution. VariLift-LX will make a significant impact on the way minimally invasive spine procedures are performed.”

Located in Austin, Texas, Wenzel Spine develops expandable, minimally invasive spinal implants.