Tyber Medical Releases TyWedge Evans and Cotton Osteotomy Wedge Systems

Tyber Medical LLC has released the TyWedge Osteotomy Wedge Systems, a sterile titanium plasma sprayed PEEK (polyether ether ketone) wedge implant.

TyPEEK, a proprietary titanium plasma sprayed PEEK coating specifically indicated for fusion, is now available for the Tyber Medical TyWedge Osteotomy Wedge Systems. The TyWedge system features the radiolucent properties of PEEK with a titanium plasma spray coating, as well as an optimized tooth profile for initial stability, allowing for a versatile uncompromised system for angular corrections in the foot. The TyWedge System also is optimized for bone graft (autograft or allograft) containment, has simple radiographic markers for intraoperative visualization and instrumentation for precise placement.

“The TyWedge system is backed by peer-reviewed literature which demonstrates osteo-conductivity of titanium plasma sprayed PEEK and the resultant effect of bone ingrowth. The combination of two biomaterials, titanium (for osteo-integration) and PEEK (for intraoperative and postoperative visibility), is another example of our team’s commitment to engineer products beyond just mechanical devices, but also bioengineering at the cellular level, said Jeff Tyber, president/CEO of Tyber Medical.

The full market release of the TyWedge system adds another titanium plasma sprayed PEEK system to Tyber Medical’s portfolio of CE-Marked and U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved private labeled implants. Tyber Medical’s portfolio now includes more than 26,000 different product configurations contained across 15 different product lines, including the first available titanium plasma sprayed Evans and Cotton Wedge System. 

“For the past several months, we have used the system to perfect the instrumentation, validate the indications for use, and authenticate the ease of use, which all have been done with great success. The TyWedge is ready to be the first and only PEEK with titanium spray technology on the market today,” said Eric J. Dickson, global director of Business Development for Tyber Medical.

Based in Morristown, N.J., Tyber Medical develops implants and instruments for orthopedic companies, large distributors, and hospital organizations. Current products include the opening osteotomy system, headless compression screws, cervical plating system, lateral retractor system and spinal interbody spacers featuring both standard sterile and non-sterile PEEK and TyPEEK, a proprietary titanium plasma sprayed PEEK.