Spinal System Sagittal Adjusting Screw

Medtronic Inc. officials announce the global market introduction of the CD HORIZON SOLERA Spinal System Sagittal Adjusting Screw (SAS), which may be used in the surgical correction of complex spinal pathologies. The SAS features a fixed head made of cobalt chrome that contains a sliding saddle. This engineering concept gives vertebral body control with accommodation of rod seating, allowing surgeons the ability to position the SAS in the natural kyphotic (outward) and lordotic (inward) curves of the spine. 

The worldwide launch of the Sagittal Adjusting Screw coincides with the International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST) being held this week in Vancouver, Canada. 

"The Sagittal Adjusting Screw is another key element in enhancing the capability of our CD HORIZON SOLERA pedicle fixation system," states Doug King, Medtronic senior vice president and president of Medtronic Spinal. "It brings new innovation to the market and extends our industry-leading portfolio of spinal therapies." 

About the CD HORIZON SOLERA Spinal System
The CD HORIZON SOLERA Spinal System is Medtronic's fifth-generation spinal fusion system and is cleared to treat patients with degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, fracture, dislocation, failed previous fusions, tumors and, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The system accommodates multiple rod material options and gives surgeons and hospitals an array of choices to treat a diverse set of spinal conditions.

Risks associated with such a system include loosening, disassembly, bending, and/or breakage of components, fracture, microfracture, resorption, damage, or penetration of any spinal bone. Selection of the proper size, shape, and design of the implant for each patient is crucial to its safe use. A successful result is not always achieved in every surgical case. The safety and effectiveness of this device has not been established for use as part of a growing rod construct when used in pediatric cases, and is only intended to be used when definitive fusion is being performed at all instrumented levels.