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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared Spinal Elements’ Crystal, Mosaic and Vertu spine fusion devices just in time for the new year. All three implants are made from Invibio’s proprietary polymer, PEEK-OPTIMA.
The Crystal cervical interbody system has an open design and a “generous” graft window, according to the company. It is radiolucent with a radiopaque marker.
The Mosaic implant is touted to have torsional stiffness that compares to that of a standard cervical interbody and plate with four screws. Mosaic uses only two screws. The device also has a stackable design to accommodate adjacent level implant placement in subsequent fusion surgeries.
The Vertu implant has multiple footprints options in order to provide maximum stability, and also is designed with a balanced lag screw for graft compression.
The Crystal cervical interbody system has an open design and a “generous” graft window, according to the company. It is radiolucent with a radiopaque marker.
The Mosaic implant is touted to have torsional stiffness that compares to that of a standard cervical interbody and plate with four screws. Mosaic uses only two screws. The device also has a stackable design to accommodate adjacent level implant placement in subsequent fusion surgeries.
The Vertu implant has multiple footprints options in order to provide maximum stability, and also is designed with a balanced lag screw for graft compression.