AUDUBON, PA — Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE: GMED) has unveiled two groundbreaking additions to its anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) portfolio with the launch of the COHERE™ ALIF Spacer and Modulus™ ALIF Blades. These innovations aim to enhance both clinical outcomes and procedural efficiency in spine surgery.
The COHERE™ ALIF Spacer is the first Porous PEEK™ interbody spacer specifically designed for ALIF surgery. This addition to Globus Medical’s Advanced Materials Science™ (AMS) portfolio features proprietary porous surface technology engineered to promote bone in-growth while preserving the favorable imaging and mechanical qualities of solid PEEK interbody spacers.
“Porous PEEK combines the stiffness and radiolucency of PEEK with the osseointegration potential offered by the porous technology,” said Frank Phillips, MD, professor of orthopedic surgery and fellowship director at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. “The enhanced clinical outcomes possible with Cohere™ Porous PEEK for anterior cervical fusion and the comprehensive surface technology options available are now also helping to advance patient care for anterior lumbar spine surgery. In addition, the ability to radiographically assess fusion is a significant clinical benefit.”
Complementing the COHERE™ launch are the Modulus™ ALIF Blades, which expand the Modulus™ ALIF Spacer system by adding versatile anchoring blade fixation options suitable for diverse surgical needs. These blades allow surgeons to secure fixation immediately after the interbody spacer is placed, streamlining procedures by reducing the number of steps and instruments needed during surgery.
“Modulus™ ALIF with the anchoring blade option makes anterior spine surgery even more efficient while potentially reducing complications by reducing the number of instrument passes adjacent to major vessels,” said Anthony Kwon, MD, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at OrthoCarolina’s Spine Center and Atrium Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. “The low-profile instrumentation and streamlined delivery of fixation also helps to reduce the exposure window traditionally needed for anterior surgery, allowing for a more minimally invasive approach.”
These innovations underscore Globus Medical’s commitment to advancing anterior spine surgery by offering comprehensive solutions tailored to address both patient anatomy and surgeon preference.
“These products underscore our commitment to advancing surgical outcomes and providing spine surgeons with best-in-class solutions that span varying patient anatomy and surgeon preference to provide the best possible care in their hands,” said David Hole, president of Spine at Globus Medical. “We remain dedicated to delivering innovation through our product development engine to solve the unmet clinical needs of our surgeon partners while helping to improve patient care.”
With the addition of these advanced solutions, Globus Medical continues its focus on creating cutting-edge technologies designed to meet the evolving demands of spine surgery and improve patient outcomes.
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