First Implant of Spinal Resources Swedge Pedicle Screw

Spinal Resources (SRI) announced successful clinical implantation of the Swedge™ Pedicle Screw.

The device, one of four products in SRI’s pipeline, features three interchangeable rod diameters for use in one tulip, including a one-step locking cap.

The system comprises cobalt-chrome and titanium tulips; double lead and cortical cancellous threads; polyaxial, monoaxial, reduction and iliac screws; and minimally invasive screw options. FDA 510(k) clearance for a 5.5mm rod occurred in 3Q17.

Sources: Spinal Resources, Inc.; ORTHOWORLD Inc.

Image courtesy of Spinal Resources, Inc.