Medtronic launched the DIVERGENCE Stand Alone Interbody Cage.
Here are four key takeaways:
1. The device is indicated for the treatment of anterior cervical interbody fusion procedures in adult patients with cervical disc disease at one level from the C2-C3 disc to the C7-T1 disc.
2. DIVERGENCE Stand Alone Interbody Cage is an all-in-one fusion device with internal screw fixation and incorporates divergent screw technique.
3. The device is designed for use in patients who have had six weeks of non-operative treatment.
4. A new Kalorama Information report named Medtronic as one of the biggest device companies in the market today. Medtronic leads the orthopedic spine device market and will likely continue as a leader there over the next few years, the report notes.