Stand-Alone Cervical System Updated With Turn Lock

Noblesville, Indiana-based Nexxt Spine, LLC. has announced the release of a new version of its stand-alone cervical interbody device with an integrated turn lock function. Similar to the previous version, the Stand-Alone Cervical Turn Lock (TL) System includes the company’s Nexxt Matrixx^® 3D-printed titanium interbody with variable pore sizes, a pair screws, and the addition of a turn lock to prevent screw backout.

The device offers a zero-profile design with that eliminates the need for supplemental fixation. The device is available in a range of sizes from 12 x 14 mm to 16 x 18mm, heights from 5-12mm, and lordosis up to 6^o. Self-guided instrumentation, and, now, preventable screw backout are some highlights of the new system for surgeons. The devices come presterilized, as well. The turn lock update was cleared by the U.S. FDA back in March 2020.

The Nexxt Matrixx, featured in several of the company’s current interbody devices, is an engineered lattice of 3D printed titanium with varying pore sizes and a modulus of elasticity similar to polyether ether ketone (PEEK). The varied pore sizes and texture are designed to induce attachment and activation of endogenous bone growing cells. Company President Andy Elsbury was quoted in a press release: “Our products are constantly evolving to better serve our surgeons’ needs; showcased by the release of Stand Alone TL.” He continued with appreciation for the teams responsible for the launch. “The Nexxt Spine development team has their fingers on the pulse of industry preferences. With the luxury of in-house manufacturing we are able to innovate and deliver design iterations and new products at an impressive rate.”

The company also teased the Q4 release of ALIF and Lateral lumbar plates from the Struxxure portfolio, which currently consists of only cervical plates. The lumbar plates received 510(k) clearance in mid-September 2020.