Spinal Elements Relaunches the Luna XD and Orbit Systems

Spinal Elements relaunched and celebrated first clinical use of the Luna XD multi-expandable lumbar interbody fusion device and Orbit articulating discectomy system. Richard G. Fessler, M.D., Ph.D. of Rush University Medical Group, Chicago, Ill. performed a minimally-invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) surgery using the devices.
 
“I am very pleased to be using both Orbit and Luna XD in my MIS TLIF procedures again,” Dr. Fessler told the press. “Orbit is a best-in-class system that allows me to provide a safe and more thorough discectomy while Luna XD’s multi-expandable profile and footprint provides a large area for bone grafting and controlled restoration of disc height and lordosis, contributing to the consistency and positive clinical outcomes of my TLIF procedures. I look forward to sharing these results in an upcoming peer-reviewed publication.”
 
Orbit consists of articulating, rotating discectomy instrumentation that uses a minimal, posterior incision and/or MIS tubular approach to disruption and remove of disc tissue while preparing endplates for fusion. The novel articulating rotary design allows the instrumentation’s working end to evacuate the full area of the disc necessary for Luna XD implantation.
 
Luna XD allows an ALIF-sized, circular implant surgical delivery via a posterior, minimally-invasive access point to the intervertebral space. Once inserted, the Luna XD implant first expands horizontally to cover the disc footprint, creating a stable foundation. Then the implant expands vertically up to 16mm to restore disc height. The device includes up to 12° of lordosis to aid in the sagittal alignment restoration.
 
Luna XD and Orbit have been integrated as the newest technologies within Spinal Elements’ MIS Ultra platform. At the time of acquisition, the company aimed to relaunch the technology by the second quarter of 2021, and has been able to deliver on a faster timeline.
 
Spinal Elements CEO Jason Blain commented, “The acquisition and integration of the Luna XD and Orbit technologies into the Spinal Elements MIS Ultra portfolio allows Spinal Elements to continue to deliver innovative and clinically-differentiated technologies to surgeons like Dr. Fessler and their patients. Both of these technologies further our goal of being a driving force that fundamentally changes the way spine surgeons approach and operate in minimally-invasive spinal procedures. I am proud of the execution success our team showed in quickly returning these technologies to market.”
 
Spinal Elements acquired the Luna XD and Orbit systems last December along with the former Benvenue Medical’s assets.