LUMBAR DISC REPLACEMENT DEVICE MARKET ANALYSIS

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Global Lumbar Disc Replacement Device Market- Key Developments

In November 2022, Spinal Stabilization Technologies, Ltd., a developer of novel technologies & techniques for treating patients with lumbar discogenic back pain, announced the start of the LOPAIN2 clinical trial of the PerQdisc Nucleus Replacement Device (NRD). Spinal Stabilization Technologies, Ltd., PerQdisc Nucleus Replacement Device will be studied in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the lumbar spine, which causes severe back pain, in patients without stenosis or instability. The PerQdisc is used for surgical replacement of a single nucleus pulposus between spinal lumbar discs L1-S1 using an anterior or lateral transpsoas approach. Currently, there is no good surgical option for these patients. SST's PerQdisc NRD aims to treat discogenic low back pain while maintaining disc height and preserving range of motion.

On May 23, 2023, SYNERGY SPINE SOLUTIONS INC, an innovative orthopedic medical devices developer focused on artificial cervical disc replacement, announced a distribution partnership with LifeHealthcare, a medical device distributor, to expand access to the company’s marquis technology, the Synergy Disc, in Australia and New Zealand. The Synergy Disc is the only artificial cervical disc with a 6° lordotic core that combines cervical alignment and balance with the natural motion for patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) causing radiculopathy and/or myelopathy. The distribution agreement builds on both companies’ shared values of providing surgeons in Australia and New Zealand with the latest medical device technologies along with increased focus and support.

On June 19, 2023, Orthofix US LLC, a global spine and orthopedics company, announced the full commercial launch of the WaveForm an interbody for Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) procedures. The WaveForm an interbody seamlessly integrates with the company’s Meridian ALIF system for treating patients in need of fusion due to degenerative disc disease. The proprietary wave-like design of the WaveForm an interbody provides a balance of strength, porosity and stability, with a large implant graft aperture for bone graft material to aid in creating an osteoinductive environment to optimize supplemental xation procedures.

On January 18, 2023, Centinel Spine, LLC, a global medical device company addressing cervical and lumbar spinal disease through anterior surgical access, announced that utilizing a new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code when performing two-level lumbar total disc arthroplasty via an anterior approach. To increase the availability of two-level lumbar total disc replacement (TDR) to individuals experiencing degeneration of the intervertebral discs, the American Medical Association (AMA) accepted the addition of a new Category I CPT code for a second level of lumbar TDR in late 2021. Centinel Spine's Prodisc L is the only total disc replacement system in the U.S. approved for two-level use in the lumbar spine.

On June 19, 2023, Orthofix US LLC, a global spine and orthopedics company, announced the full commercial launch of the WaveForm an interbody for Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) procedures. The WaveForm an interbody seamlessly integrates with the company’s Meridian ALIF system for treating patients in need of fusion due to degenerative disc disease. The proprietary wave-like design of the WaveForm an interbody provides a balance of strength, porosity and stability, with a large implant graft aperture for bone graft material to aid in creating an osteoinductive environment to optimize supplemental xation procedures.

On January 18, 2023, Centinel Spine, LLC, a global medical device company addressing cervical and lumbar spinal disease through anterior surgical access, announced that utilizing a new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code when performing two-level lumbar total disc arthroplasty via an anterior approach. To increase the availability of two-level lumbar total disc replacement (TDR) to individuals experiencing degeneration of the intervertebral discs, the American Medical Association (AMA) accepted the addition of a new Category I CPT code for a second level of lumbar TDR in late 2021. Centinel Spine's Prodisc L is the only total disc replacement system in the U.S. approved for two-level use in the lumbar spine.