Sam Brusco, Associate Editor04.20.21
SeaSpine began a limited commercial launch of its 3D-printed WaveForm TO (TLIF Oblique) Interbody System. Designed for both PLIF (posterior lumbar interbody fusion) and TLIF (transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion), the interbodies accommodate direct impact insertion and insert-and-rotate techniques. An extensive set of decompression, disc preparation, and implant insertion instruments are compatible with the company’s proprietary NanoMetalene-based Reef TO system.
“With the launch of WaveForm TO, SeaSpine is once again raising the industry standard,” Dr. Erik Westerlund of Jackson Hughston Memorial Hospital in Alabama told the press. “This 3D-printed interbody system demonstrates the philosophy that every implant should be designed to biologically optimize and support the progress to fusion. The unique, porous gyroid architecture is a perfect example of refined and thoughtful next-generation innovation. Spine surgeons now have a titanium TLIF interbody solution that truly delivers on the amazing potential of 3D printing.”
WaveForm interbodies tout 3D-printed architecture that balances geometric and manufacturing advancements without compromising clinical requirements. WaveForm technology’s design aims to balance subsidence resistance, implant stiffness, and orthobiologics packability, while keeping radiographic visualization during imaging during and post-surgery.
“WaveForm TO is our third entry into the 3D-printed interbody space, with two more launches planned before the end of this year,” said Dennis Cirino, SeaSpine’s senior VP of Global Spinal Systems. “This new system builds upon our foundational WaveForm architecture. Designed for strength, radiolucency, and an unparalleled ability to pack orthobiologics due to its innovative design, WaveForm TO is a comprehensive, intuitive, and reliable system capable of addressing multiple patient pathologies, while offering efficiency by utilizing the same instrumentation as our NanoMetalene-based Reef TO system.”
“With the launch of WaveForm TO, SeaSpine is once again raising the industry standard,” Dr. Erik Westerlund of Jackson Hughston Memorial Hospital in Alabama told the press. “This 3D-printed interbody system demonstrates the philosophy that every implant should be designed to biologically optimize and support the progress to fusion. The unique, porous gyroid architecture is a perfect example of refined and thoughtful next-generation innovation. Spine surgeons now have a titanium TLIF interbody solution that truly delivers on the amazing potential of 3D printing.”
WaveForm interbodies tout 3D-printed architecture that balances geometric and manufacturing advancements without compromising clinical requirements. WaveForm technology’s design aims to balance subsidence resistance, implant stiffness, and orthobiologics packability, while keeping radiographic visualization during imaging during and post-surgery.
“WaveForm TO is our third entry into the 3D-printed interbody space, with two more launches planned before the end of this year,” said Dennis Cirino, SeaSpine’s senior VP of Global Spinal Systems. “This new system builds upon our foundational WaveForm architecture. Designed for strength, radiolucency, and an unparalleled ability to pack orthobiologics due to its innovative design, WaveForm TO is a comprehensive, intuitive, and reliable system capable of addressing multiple patient pathologies, while offering efficiency by utilizing the same instrumentation as our NanoMetalene-based Reef TO system.”