Sam Brusco, Associate Editor01.24.23
icotec has gained U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its VADER pedicle system of Ø 4.5 mm pedicle screws and extended long carbon/PEEK rods made from the firm’s proprietary BlackArmor carbon/PEEK composite material.
The extended VADER pedicle system maintains the indications for open, MIS, and cement-augmented surgical techniques, with added options to stabilize the spine’s upper-thoracic region.
"60% of metastatic tumors occur in the thoracic spine. We are extremely proud that icotec is the world-leading provider of extended solutions for the stabilization of this frequently affected spinal region with the extension of its VADER product family with canulated and fenestrated Ø 4.5 mm pedicle screws and longer rod options. An important milestone that represents our continued commitment to develop and commercialize spinal implants made from radiolucent BlackArmor, expanding treatment options and allowing for safer tumor care," Roger Stadler, CEO of icotec told the press.
BlackArmor implants are radiolucent and broaden therapeutic options for spinal tumors. The VADER system now has pedicle screws of diameters between 4.5-7.5 mm in lengths of 25 to 60 mm, and rods in different shapes of up to 300 mm in length.
The extended VADER pedicle system maintains the indications for open, MIS, and cement-augmented surgical techniques, with added options to stabilize the spine’s upper-thoracic region.
"60% of metastatic tumors occur in the thoracic spine. We are extremely proud that icotec is the world-leading provider of extended solutions for the stabilization of this frequently affected spinal region with the extension of its VADER product family with canulated and fenestrated Ø 4.5 mm pedicle screws and longer rod options. An important milestone that represents our continued commitment to develop and commercialize spinal implants made from radiolucent BlackArmor, expanding treatment options and allowing for safer tumor care," Roger Stadler, CEO of icotec told the press.
BlackArmor implants are radiolucent and broaden therapeutic options for spinal tumors. The VADER system now has pedicle screws of diameters between 4.5-7.5 mm in lengths of 25 to 60 mm, and rods in different shapes of up to 300 mm in length.