ZimVie receives FDA clearance for spinal fixation system with navigation from Brainlab
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Key takeaways:
- ZimVie In announced FDA clearance of its spinal fixation system for use with a navigation system from Brainlab.
- The systems are designed for use in complex and degenerative thoracolumbar procedures.
ZimVie Inc. has announced FDA clearance of its Vital spinal fixation system and instruments for use with the spine and trauma navigation system from Brainlab, according to a press release.
The combination of the Vital spinal fixation system and instruments from ZimVie with the spine and trauma navigation system from Brainlab offers surgeons an optimized instrument and implant for complex and degenerative thoracolumbar procedures, according to the release.
“This is a positive milestone for both teams and the first of what we hope will be many FDA clearances for compatibility. The strong collaboration between our organizations resulted in an expedited project timeline,” Rebecca Whitney, global president of ZimVie Spine, said in the release. “We have been focused on expanding our portfolio with enabling technologies to drive greater adoption, and I am excited to see the team advance toward the launch,” Whitney added.