Facet Gun MAX, the latest evolution the patented Facet Fixation platform was launched by US Spine. The Facet Gun MAX offers improved performance and consistency while maintaining core features such as strength, speed and ease of use. The Facet Gun MAX consists of a reusable hand piece with quick-release, disposable implant cartridges.
The new Facet Gun MAX enables spine surgeons to lock the facet joint in two simple steps via an easy to use gun-shaped "all-in-one" delivery system, while US Spine`s Facet Bolt, the first and only available locking facet implant, provides the stiffness and strength equivalent to conventional stabilization and fusion devices, but is simpler, faster and less invasive to use. The system is designed to lock a spinal motion segment at risk of instability following laminectomy. Hundreds of thousands of laminectomies are performed in the U.S. annually.
Thanks to the Facet Gun`s simple, intuitive design, a surgeon can lock a spinal motion segment in just minutes rather than the hours required from traditional stabilization methods.
"We believe these new advancements to our technology will enable us to make significant strides in the coming months to perpetuate less invasive treatments and superior alternatives for spine surgery," says US Spine`s Executive vice president Paul Sendro. "Throughout the development of our Facet system, we`ve listened and learned from surgeon feedback and have evolved the system to include the features that doctors have asked for, including fewer steps, easier placement, and faster deployment. We believe the new Facet Gun MAX represents the state of the art for facet fixation.