Stryker introduces new Aero-C Cervical Stability System

Stryker has announced plans to introduce a new anterior cervical discectomy and fusion device for cervical interbody fusion applications.

The Aero-C Cervical Stability System is the latest addition to the Aero range of spinal implant devices, which are based on its patented Compression Technology, and has made its debut at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' annual meeting.

Stryker's Compression Technology is based on an advanced anchor fixation system, which works by drawing the vertebral bodies toward the implant, creating compressive forces at the implant-to-endplate interface to provide an environment for healing fusion.

The new device's straightforward in-line insertion and instrumentation can minimise the potential for instrument impingement on patient anatomy, offering a more streamlined, less disruptive approach than traditional screw-based technologies.

Brad Paddock, president of Stryker's spine division, said: "The expanding platform of Anchor-based spinal fixation products reflects Stryker's ongoing commitment to innovation and advancing spine health."

The firm has already received US regulatory approval for the device, with the Food and Drug Administration giving it the green light last December.