Two spine surgeons performed the first spine cases using Nvision Biomedical Technologies devices featuring Structural Encoding technology.
Here are five points:
1. Zeshan Hyder, DO, of Merrillville, Ind.-based Bone & Joint Specialists and Frank K. Kuwamura, III, MD, of San Antonio-based Innovative Spine implanted the devices during anterior cervical discectomies with fusions at one and two levels.
2. Watershed Idea Foundry created the patented technology platform for Structural Encoding. Vendors license the technology to use in their medical devices. Nvision Biomedical Technologies represents the first company to offer devices with the Structural Encoding technology.
3. The Structural Encoding technology delivers permanent marking that is embedded in the medical device. X-rays are able to pick up this identification.
4. The company has introduced three devices with the technology so far: nv(c) anterior cervical interbody fusion system, nv(p) posterior lumbar interbody fusion system and nv(a) anterior lumbar interbody fusion system. Drs. Hyder and Kuwamura implanted the nv(c) PEEK interbody implant.
5. Dr. Hyder commented the encoded technology creates transparency, offering insight into patient research as well as implant integrity.