Theken Spine
May 16, 2007
Theken Announces First Surgery Performed in Baltimore for
New Spinal Fusion System
Vu Mesh™ PEEK-OPTIMA Vertebral Body Replacement receives FDA Clearance
Akron, OH – (May 16, 2007) Theken Spine, a leader in spinal fixation
systems, announces that the first surgery for the Vu Mesh system was
performed by Charles Park, MD in a leading hospital in Baltimore, MD.
Theken received FDA clearance to market Vu Mesh in the United States in
late April. This surgery kicks off the alpha phase. This is the first product
out of six for which Theken anticipates receiving FDA clearance this year.
The Vu Mesh product launch is targeted for mid-Summer 2007.
Theken worked with a team of design surgeons to develop this product. Vu
Mesh™, PEEK-OPTIMA® Vertebral Body Replacement System is intended for use in the mid and low back to replace a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebra due to trauma or tumor. If the disc and vertebra are removed, the system acts as a spacer maintaining the proper space between vertebrae.
“I like the ease of use and versatility of the system. The multi-part design enables me to customize it for different patient anatomies,” states Dr. Charles Park. Vu Mesh™ is made of PEEK-OPTIMA® material, which is radiolucent (does not block X-rays), with tantalum markers allowing the surgeon to determine proper placement of the device and track the progress of bone fusion.
For up to date information, contact Rachael Smith rsmith@thekenspine.com or 330-807-2569.
About Theken, a family of companies
The Theken family of companies Theken Spine, LLC, Theken Disc, LLC, Theken Orthopaedic, Inc. and Therics, LLC (www.theken.com) specializes in pioneering spinal implant technologies that improve spinal surgical techniques benefiting patients as well as surgeons. Theken provides comprehensive product lines that offer surgeons peace of mind through steadfast product reliability and easy-to-use instrumentation. Products include cervical plates, pedicle screws, spacers, degenerative/deformity and trauma devices. Theken also leads the market in nextgeneration artificial disc replacement technology.
Company Contact
Rachael Smith
Communications Director
Theken Spine, LLC
Phone: 330-773-7677 x 210
Mobile: 330-807-2569
Email: rsmith@thekenspine.com
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