Alphatec Holdings, the parent company of Alphatec Spine, has announced it has received FDA clearance for two new products, according to a news release.
The company received clearance for an anchored, anterior cervical interbody device called Pegasus. Pegasus is designed for single-step deployment of the anchoring blades without the need for impaction.
The company also received clearance for a new MIS system called ILLICO FS facet fixation system. It is designed to allow surgeons to immobilize and stabilize spinal segments without the need for pedicle screw and rod constructs, according to Alphatec Spine .
"I am pleased to announce these important new developments related to our new product commercialization strategy at Alphatec Spine," said Les Cross, chairman and CEO of Alphatec Spine, in the release. "Our initiatives to strengthen the top-line growth of the Company through robust internal product development, acquisitions and license arrangements, and continued global expansion are gaining momentum. Our new Pegasus anchored cervical interbody device and ILLICO FS system represent key additions to our cervical and MIS offerings in the United States, respectively."
Alphatec Spine has its U.S. corporate headquarters in Carlsbad, Calif.
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