First U.S. Surgeries Performed Using ZIP ULTRA
12 Décembre 2013 - 1:00PM
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First U.S. Surgeries Performed Using ZIP ULTRA
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA--(Marketwired - Dec 12, 2013) - Aurora
Spine Corporation (TSX-VENTURE:ASG) announced today that the first
U.S. surgical implant of the company's ZIP ULTRA™ Minimally
Invasive Interspinous Fusion System was performed at Southern
California Hospital in Culver City, CA. The ZIP ULTRA provides
surgeons with a greater ability to treat a wide range of spinal
pathologies, all while being easy to use. Surgeons have started to
schedule surgeries now that the system is available for sale and
use in the United States.
The initial U.S. procedure was performed by Dr. Ian Armstrong, a
specialist in neurosurgery, microsurgery and spinal
instrumentation. Dr. Armstrong is the Medical Director of the
Southern California Spine Institute, a premier center for the
treatment of spinal disorders.
"The ZIP ULTRA MIS Interspinous Fusion System is elegant and
well designed for minimally invasive surgery. It grants greater
flexibility during procedures, forcing me to re-evaluate how spine
surgery should be performed in the future," stated Dr. Armstrong.
"Safety is a very important factor to me and I was happy to see
reduced radiation exposure during the ZIP ULTRA procedure. The
strength of the implant allows it to be used in place of pedicle
screws when applicable. I strongly believe the ZIP implant is a
game changer."
In late November Aurora launched its FDA 510(k) cleared AURORA
DISCOVERY™ Interbody system. DISCOVERY is a cervical intervertebral
body fusion device consisting of teeth on the inferior and superior
surfaces to prevent back out and migration. The implant design is
rectangular with a hollow core for bone graft to promote
integration and fusion between the endplates. The first surgical
implant of the AURORA DISCOVERY Interbody System was performed on
November 26, 2013.
"These two surgeries are huge milestones that we believe will
establish Aurora as the leader in advanced spinal technologies"
stated Trent Northcutt, President and CEO of Aurora Spine. "We are
extremely excited about the continuous growth and progress the
company is making. Aurora Spine will continue to develop products
that are truly minimally invasive technologies."
About Aurora Spine
Aurora Spine is an early stage company focused on bringing new
solutions to the spinal implant market through a series of
innovative, minimally invasive, regenerative spinal implant
technologies.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking information that
involves substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties,
most of which are beyond the control of Aurora Spine, including,
without limitation, those listed under "Risk Factors" and
"Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking
Information" in Aurora Spine's final prospectus (collectively,
"forward-looking information"). Forward-looking information in this
news release includes information concerning the proposed use and
success of the company's products in surgical procedures. Aurora
Spine cautions investors of Aurora Spine's securities about
important factors that could cause Aurora Spine's actual results to
differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking
statements included in this news release. Any statements that
express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs,
plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are
not historical facts and may be forward-looking and may involve
estimates, assumptions and uncertainties which could cause actual
results or outcomes to differ unilaterally from those expressed in
such forward-looking statements. No assurance can be given that the
expectations set out herein will prove to be correct and,
accordingly, prospective investors should not place undue reliance
on these forward-looking statements. These statements speak only as
of the date of this press release and Aurora Spine does not assume
any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or
circumstances.
Aurora Spine CorporationTrent NorthcuttPresident and Chief
Executive Officer(760) 424-2004Aurora Spine CorporationEric
FronkChief Financial Officer(760) 424-2004www.auroraspine.us
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