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Lanx, Inc. launches Durango stand-alone ALIF system
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Lanx, Inc. announced the initial launch of its Durango stand-alone ALIF System, following 510(k) clearance in February. The announcement was made at the 2011 American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting in Denver.
The Durango system is used to treat degenerative disc disease at one or two levels from L2 to S1 through anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), and has been approved as a stand-alone implant when used with all four fixation screws, according to a company press release. It is reportedly the first system on the market to offer multiple plate options, including a full plate, a zero-profile plate, and a half plate with 15° angled screws for more challenging anatomies.
“The Durango system expands the breadth of our fusion portfolio, offering a reliable, integrated ALIF solution to meet the needs and preferences of surgeons and improve care for diverse patient anatomies,” Dan Gladney, chief executive officer of Lanx, stated in the release.
The Durango system combined a PEEK OPTIMA LT1 large footprint interbody spacer, a titanium anterior plate and four fixation screws, the release noted. The system also includes a full set of specialized instrumentation and a one-step cover plate with a secure, center set screw to prevent screw back-out.
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