Amedica Receives FDA Clearance for Interbody Fusion Device System

Amedica Corp., has announced it has received FDA clearance for a second generation interbody fusion device system, according to a news release.

 

FDA has cleared a family of cervical and lumbar interbody fusion devices manufactured with Amedica's silicon nitride biomaterial. Features of the product portfolio include a threaded insertion feature, additional footprints and design elements intended to allow surgeons to perform minimally invasive and lumbar lateral interbody fusion approaches, according to the company.

 

"Amedica is now better positioned to deliver a technology that can change the standard of care for spinal surgery," said Eric K. Olson, president and CEO of Amedica, in the release. "The enhancements we have made to our interbody line of products including the LLIF devices speak to our long term commitment to improve interbody fusion procedures by providing a premium product that enhances the surgeon experience while dramatically improving patient outcomes."

 

Amedica Corp. is headquartered in Salt Lake City.

 

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