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Life Spine Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of the PROLIFT® Lateral Fixated System

April 21, 2020 

HUNTLEY, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Life Spine, a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders, announced today that it has received clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to market the PROLIFT Lateral Fixated System.

“PROLIFT Lateral Fixated combines the innovation of the SENTRY® Lateral Plate with the technology of the Lateral PROLIFT Expandable System for a simplified Lateral procedure,” said Mariusz Knap, Sr. Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Life Spine. “The system has integrated fixation and cam locks which offer visual, tactile and audible confirmation of final locking. Additionally, PROLIFT Lateral Fixated can be post packed in situ through the inserter and offers an extensive range of footprints. This system is a key addition to our rapidly growing Expandable portfolio.”

PROLIFT Lateral Fixated comes in widths of 18mm and 22mm, heights ranging from 8mm to 19mm, three lordotic options and lengths of 40mm to 60mm in 5mm increments. It is complemented by Life Spine’s full Lateral portfolio including the CENTRIC® Plier Style Retractor and Lateral Disc Prep.

About Life Spine

Life Spine is dedicated to improving the quality of life for spinal patients by increasing procedural efficiency and efficacy through innovative design, uncompromising quality standards, and the most technologically advanced manufacturing platforms. Life Spine, which is privately held, is based in Huntley, Illinois. For more information, please visit: http://www.lifespine.com and/or https://www.micro-invasive.com.

Contacts

Mr. Omar Faruqi
Chief Financial Officer
ofaruqi@lifespine.com
847-884-6117

Chris J. Stewart

Chris currently serves as President and CEO of Surgio Health. Chris has close to 20 years of healthcare management experience, with an infinity to improve healthcare delivery through the development and implementation of innovative solutions that result in improved efficiencies, reduction of unnecessary financial & clinical variation, and help achieve better patient outcomes. Previously, Chris was assistant vice president and business unit leader for HPG/HCA. He has presented at numerous healthcare forums on topics that include disruptive innovation, physician engagement, shifting reimbursement models, cost per clinical episode and the future of supply chain delivery.

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