SpineWorks Exhibits Cross Link Technology

SpineWorks featured its FixxSure Cross Link product at this year’s NASS annual meeting. It was the first time the FixxSure technology was displayed at a major show.

FixxSur was cleared for marketing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in July 2008. According to the company, the implant is a “dramatic shift” in conception, design and function when compared to cross links currently on the market. The device features a dual locking mechanism combined with a direct upward locking motion, which the company claims is unique.

SpineWorks has given the FixxSure Cross Link the tagline, “uniquely simple,”largely due to its unique insertion screwdriver. The proprietary design of thescrewdriver allows the one instrument to perform two functions: a primarylocking and a secondary final tightening of the implant. It also enables thesurgeon to perform both primary and secondary actions simultaneously if desired.

“We’re very proud of our FixxSure Cross Link technology and the ease of use it offers surgeons,” said Doug Neary, president. “We formed SpineWorkswith a commitment to work closely and directly with spinal surgeons to conceive,nurture and advance innovative ideas and technology in spine surgery. That’s howour FixxSure technology was developed, and we’re excited to see what othersurgeons say about our technology at NASS.”SpineWorks is a medical device company based in Huntington Beach,Calif., focused on providing technology to help treat complex spine conditions.