Amedica cleared to sell Silicon Nitride Spinal Implant in Australia — 4 observations

Salt Lake City-based Amedica has been granted marketing clearance for its Valeo interbody fusion device in Australia.

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Here are four things to know:

 

1. The Valeo product line is made of Amedica’s proprietary medical grade silicon nitride ceramic.

 

2. Ideal for fusion due to its nanostructured surface, osteoconductivity, osteoinductivity, anti-microbial properties and ease of radiographic imaging, Valeo’s makeup is ideal for fusion.

 

3. Amedica develops and commercializes silicon nitride.

 

4. Amedica has published 45 papers in peer-reviewed journals, emphasizing the material’s success in previous Australian-based trial runs.

 

Amedica CEO Sonny Bal said, “We look forward to working with Australian surgeons, and providing them with improved options for spinal fusion surgery.”

 

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