Medtronic launched its AVILA family of interbody fusion devices in Europe.
Here are four notes:
1. The devices are intended for L2-S1 levels in open and minimally invasive ALIF and OLIF procedures.
2. The AVILA portfolio is the newest addition to Medtronic spinal portfolio.
3. The AVILA devices integrate with PYRAMID+4 Anterior Lumbar Plate System; posterior fixation systems such as CD HORIZON LONGITUDE II; and with the extensive biologic portfolio including Grafton Demineralized Bone Matrix and Mastergraft.
4. The AVILA family of devices incorporates technology developed by Gary K. Michelson, MD, of Michelson Medical Research Foundation.