The PEEK-OPTIMA HA Enhanced implantable polymer received a CE mark from the European Union for distribution.
Here are five things to know:
• Turkey-based Osimplant will supply the implants
• The Cervical Expandable Bladed HA PEEK Cage will be offered under the Arion brand name as the second line of implants with CE approval since December
• PEEK-OPTIMA HA Enhanced is based on PEEK-OPTIMA with hydroxyapatite
• The material is radiolucent to allow for fusion mass visualization
• The material is fully biocompatible
"We have chosen PEEK-OPTIMA HA Enhanced because it is an excellent polymer that has demonstrated its performance in pre-clinical studies with superior new bone formation and quality of new bone bridging compared with PEEK-OPTIMA Natural at early time points," said Osimplant General Manager Ozcan Karadag. "In 2015, we will complete our cage family using PEEK-OPTIMA HA Enhanced as we strongly believe that this will help us to significantly improve our share in the European spine market."
In the United States, SpineFrontier achieved FDA clearance for the use of PEEK-OTPIMA HA in a spinal implant.