Providence Medical Technology has recently obtained approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its CAVUX® FFS-LX: Lumbar Facet Fixation System. This innovative medical device is intended for use in lumbar spinal fusion surgery, specifically for patients with lumbar degenerative disc disease (DDD). The CAVUX® FFS-LX is characterized as a unique integrated cage and screw system designed for bilateral implantation in the facet joints to address lumbar DDD.
Key features of the CAVUX® FFS-LX include its capacity to span the facet interspace and provide fixation points at each end of the construct. This design is aimed at delivering additional stabilization for 1- or 2-level lumbar interbody fusion. The system is versatile, allowing for use with or without pedicle screws and rods. It is implanted using Providence Medical Technology's CORUS™ Spinal System-LX, known for its tissue-sparing access and spinal fusion capabilities.
The significance of the FDA clearance lies in the potential advantages it brings to patients undergoing lumbar fusion procedures. Individuals who do not achieve successful fusion after such surgeries are at an increased risk of complications, suffering, and may require costly revision procedures. The CAVUX® FFS-LX is specifically engineered to enhance stabilization following lumbar fusion procedures, with the ultimate goal of improving fusion rates and minimizing the likelihood of complications and reoperations.
The approval of CAVUX® FFS-LX provides spine specialists with an additional treatment option for patients with lumbar degenerative disc disease. The heightened stabilization at the lumbar facet level is particularly relevant for minimally invasive fusion procedures. This regulatory clearance is expected to broaden the array of tools available to spine specialists, potentially resulting in higher fusion rates and enhanced outcomes for patients undergoing lumbar fusion surgery.
Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/providence-medical-technology-announces-fda-clearance-of-cavux-ffs-lx-lumbar-facet-fixation-system-for-1--and-2-level-lumbar-spinal-fusion-302030770.html
