The 3D printed FLX devices are made completely from titanium and feature a combination of solid and porous radiolucent sections designed to reduce mechanical stiffness and improve visibility compared to solid titanium implants. FLX devices also feature a proprietary FUSE-THRU trabecular scaffold which is designed to allow for bony in-growth and on-growth throughout the implant.
“We are excited to announce the clearance of the FLX Platform, which represents the next evolution in STALIF technology,” said Centinel Spine Chairman and CEO John Viscogliosi. “Utilizing 3D-printing, we are able to offer the proven benefits of the STALIF design in a truly novel, all-titanium lattice option. This allows our surgeons the flexibility to use multiple implant material options through a single set of instruments to address each patient’s unique pathology.”
STALIF FLX Integrated Interbody devices have an advantage over other all-titanium implants as they are indicated for use at one or two contiguous levels with both autograft and/or allogenic bone graft.
“This clearance is a significant achievement in the development of 3D-printed titanium devices, as the 510(k) included multiple interbody fusion device families, representing thousands of potential Cervical and Lumbar fusion implants,” continued Viscogliosi.
Spinal conditions are some of the most painful and debilitating afflictions that can affect the human body, but thanks to technology like 3D printing, as well as advanced materials, these conditions are becoming easier to treat, with minimal pain and recovery time. The FDA approval of Centinel Spine’s latest platform is another leap forward in making spinal conditions easily treatable, rather than lifelong, disabling issues.
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