Hoffman Estates, Ill.-based Life Spine received FDA clearance for the LONG BOW Expandable Lateral Interbody System.
The LONG BOW system is the first interbody on the market that expands laterally in-situ specifically for a direct lateral approach. Surgeons can decrease the amount of retraction by as much as 45 percent when compared with other lateral systems, said Vice President of Business Development and Professional Relations Richard Greiber.
"The benefits of LONG BOW are transferred directly to the patient by minimizing tissue retraction and potential nerve damage associated with the lateral access approach," he said.