Published on December 8, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Applied Spine Technologies (www.appliedspine.com)
announced today the first two Stabilimax surgeries performed outside of
the United States. The surgeries were performed in Johannesburg, South
Africa, by Ajay Maharaj, MD, at Sunninghill Hospital. The Stabilimax
Dynamic Spine System is currently part of an IDE multi-center,
randomized, controlled clinical trial in the U.S.
Commenting on the procedure, Dr. Maharaj stated, "Our first Stabilimax
implantations went exceedingly well. We are pleased to be the first
facility outside of the United States to take part in utilizing this
exciting new technology. Stabilimax offers an intriguing alternative to
spinal fusion; the opportunity to stabilize the spine without
eliminating motion for patients with spinal stenosis or herniated
nucleus pulposus, in particular, is an area of great interest to me.”
Craig Corrance, Chief Executive Officer of Applied Spine adds, “We are
very pleased to be partnering with Dr. Maharaj, as well as his
colleagues Dr. Louis Nel and Dr Jack Eksteen, in broadening the
company’s experience with our Stabilimax System. South Africa offers
Applied Spine the opportunity to collect valuable clinical data; but we
are also most excited with the chance to commercialize Stabilimax in
South Africa, utilizing our CE Mark, for the growing number of surgeons
interested in providing their patients with pedicle screw based motion
preservation.”
SOURCE Applied Spine Technologies Inc.,