Life Spine has announced that it has gained FDA 510(k) clearance for its Gruve cervical plate system. This innovative implant offers extreme bone screw angulation, large graft windows and a locking mechanism that provides immediate confirmation of locking during installation. These new features provide a more streamlined cervical surgery process with shorter operative times, less blood loss and a quicker postoperative recovery.
The Gruve cervical plate system leverages the company’s proprietary plate and screw technologies to offer better clinical outcomes for anterior cervical surgery. Specifically, the plate offers a unique screw angulation up to 60 degrees, which allows for very close proximity to the vertebral body without compromising screw purchase. This is critical, as a strong screw purchase is necessary for stability to be maintained.
The Gruve plate also has large graft windows, allowing surgeons to easily visualize the vertebral bodies and insert graft material without intraoperative imaging. The locking mechanism of the plate provides tactile and visual confirmation of locking. Another feature of the Gruve plate is the radiopaque marker, which makes implant placement easier and more accurate.
The Huntley, Ill.-based company has developed an extensive cervical portfolio that emphasizes their commitment to innovation and patient outcomes. This latest product offering continues to reinforce Life Spine’s reputation as an industry leader in innovative orthopedic implants.
“We are excited to receive clearance on this important product and are confident that the Gruve cervical plate will provide tremendous benefits for surgeons and their patients,” said Mike Butler, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Life Spine. “This clearance represents just the latest example of our ongoing commitment to providing cutting-edge implants and innovative technologies to the orthopedic community.”
The Gruve cervical plate system provides a versatile, low profile anterior cervical plate solution. Its slim profile allows minimal disruption to natural anatomy, making it an ideal implant for complex procedures. With the ability to accommodate various screw tactics, this new cervical plate system provides significant clinical advantages over traditional cervical plates.
Life Spine’s commitment to innovation and advancing patient care is also evident in their recent partnership with Sichuan ChenAnHui Technology Co., Ltd. This collaboration allows for better international distribution, increased manufacturing capabilities and a wider selection of products available to surgeons.
Sichuan ChenAnHui Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 2009 and is a professional company that produces and sells orthopedic implants and instruments. They provide customers with procurement, distribution, installation guidance and after-sales support. With more than 30 Chinese factories and each product having a minimum of two years of warranty, this partnership ensures patients have access to safe, reliable and effective orthopedic implants.
The partnership allows Life Spine to offer a more comprehensive line of patient-focused medical devices, which promotes overall better medical outcomes for patients. The collaboration will also benefit the orthopedic community by offering a vertically integrated supply chain, leading to cost savings and improved medical device delivery times.
In conclusion, Life Spine’s Gruve cervical plate system offers a unique set of benefits for anterior cervical surgery. With its proprietary plate and screw technologies, large graft windows, and locking mechanism providing tactile and visual confirmation of locking, the Gruve cervical plate system should be an appealing choice for surgeons and patients alike. Additionally, with their recent partnership with Sichuan ChenAnHui Technology Co., Ltd., Life Spine is making significant strides in advancing patient care with improved distribution, manufacturing capabilities and a more extensive selection of orthopedic products.