Alphatec announces limited US launch of adolescent scoliosis system

Alphatec Spine Inc. announced the launch of its new Arsenal Deformity Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis System to limited markets in the United States.

According to a company press release, the Arsenal Deformity Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) System gives surgeons a complete solution to address complex deformity pathologies. It includes unique uniplanar screws that reportedly enable easier screw positioning and rod placement through a tulip that has 360° of rotation, while restricting motion in the medial/lateral plane for de-rotation correction. In addition, the system includes a wide variety of low-profile implants which reportedly provide a better anatomical fit and increased ability to address patient pathologies. The instrumentation is ergonomically designed to improve surgical efficiency.

“With the launch of our differentiated AIS deformity system, we are able to compete directly with the market leaders in complex spine and it opens up a new segment for us in pediatric procedures,” Terry Rich, chief executive officer of Alphatec Spine, said in the release. “This unique system extends our Arsenal platform and provides surgeons with easy-to-use, differentiated surgical tools for corrective maneuvers to better treat adolescent patients who are diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis. These successful initial patient cases demonstrate [Alphatec’s] ATEC’s ongoing commitment to developing innovative solutions that are targeted at improving overall patient outcomes and surgeon experience. The Arsenal AIS system gives us the opportunity to gain greater share in the deformity market and to benefit a vast number of patients who are suffering today.”

Reference: