Medtronic has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the CD Horizon System for pedicle screws that can be used during treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, according to a company news release.
The system received the first FDA clearance under the agency's newly established category for pediatric AIS patients treated with posterior pedicle screw instrumentation. The pedicle screw is designed specifically for use in the thoracolumbar spine.
The CD Horizon spinal system is a broad platform of fixation technologies and instruments designed to provide spinal stabilization and correction for deformity and trauma patients.
Read the Medtronic release on the CD Horizon spinal system.
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The system received the first FDA clearance under the agency's newly established category for pediatric AIS patients treated with posterior pedicle screw instrumentation. The pedicle screw is designed specifically for use in the thoracolumbar spine.
The CD Horizon spinal system is a broad platform of fixation technologies and instruments designed to provide spinal stabilization and correction for deformity and trauma patients.
Read the Medtronic release on the CD Horizon spinal system.
Read other coverage on Medtronic:
- Medtronic Reports $3.903B in Total Revenues for 2Q FY 2011, 2% Increase
- Medtronic Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Spinal Cord Stimulator Trialing Cable
- Medtronic Partners With Ziehm Imaging in 3D Intraoperative Technology