SALT LAKE CITY/PRNewswire/ — Amedica
Corporation, a spinal and reconstructive implant and instrument
manufacturer, focused on proprietary silicon nitride (Si3N4) ceramic technologies,
announced today the launch of a new spinal implant called Procet™. Procet has
been designed to treat patients who suffer from low back pain, caused by spinal
stenosis.
The Procet Facet Allograft Implant system has a
dual-hemispherical shape that limits motion while providing distraction; and
unlike other products currently available, it is designed to remain stable in
the joint, to increase the potential for fusion. This procedure provides
surgeons a percutaneous, less invasive, early-stage treatment, which is
particularly beneficial to elderly patients for whom more extensive open
surgery may present too great a surgical risk.
Eric K. Olson, President and Chief Executive Officer, said,
“The launch of the Procet system is an example of Amedica’s commitment to
further expand our line of innovative facet products to support our surgeon
customers and the patients they treat. Procet, in addition to our other facet
products, showcases our company’s strength in developing state-of-the-art,
minimally invasive medical products.”
Mr. Olson added, “This launch is also consistent with
our strategy to increase sales of proprietary, IP-backed innovative products,
which should drive improved gross margins and profitability.”
The Procet Facet Allograft Implants add to Amedica’s
existing Facet Fixation System™ portfolio which includes the Javelin® MIS Facet
Screw System and FacetGun® Max System.
Additional information about the Company’s complete line of
products may be found at www.amedica.com.
About Amedica Corporation:
Amedica
is an innovative spine and orthopaedic implant and device manufacturing and
distribution company that provides advanced surgical applications including
silicon nitride ceramic technologies. The company’s platform technologies
represent a new standard for implants and biologics based on superior
performance, safety and efficacy. Amedica is a privately held, private equity
backed ceramic manufacturing and implant distribution company founded in 1996
by internationally recognized Orthopaedic surgeons and ceramicists. The company
is ISO 13485 certified, its spine products are FDA cleared, CE marked, and are
sold in ten countries. Amedica Corporation is based in Salt Lake City, UT.