The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for Aurora Spine’s ZIP 51.

It is the slimmest minimally invasive interspinous fixation implant for spinal fusion.

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Developed as an alternative to pedicle screw fixation, ZIP 51 is designed for stabilisation and load sharing during the TI-S1 thoracolumbar fusion procedures.

The product is also intended to be an adjunct to interbody fusion, specifically to treat degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, trauma and/or tumour.

Aurora Spine president Trent Northcutt said: "The new ZIP 51 represents our fifth FDA clearance in 11 months and maintains our position at the forefront, introducing advanced, innovative, minimally disruptive spine surgery technologies.

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"Developed as an alternative to pedicle screw fixation, ZIP 51 is designed for stabilisation and load sharing during the TI-S1 thoracolumbar fusion procedures."

"This addition to our product portfolio serves spine surgeons performing our screw-less minimally invasive procedure that prefer a slimmer profile and flared lower spikes.

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"The success of our screw-less spine procedure is a testament to our laser focus on disruptive technology and our commitment to simplifying the complex."

According to the company, the product’s ZIP ONE-STEP locking mechanism reduces the use of a set screw.

ZIP 51 is designed in various sizes to accommodate variations in patient anatomy and each implant features a large barrel designed for ZIP Graft or other bone material.

Aurora Spine’s products are pre-packaged sterile, in order to provide the best products possible for both surgeons and patients.

The company is focused on bringing new solutions to the spinal implant market through a series of new minimally invasive, regenerative spinal implant technologies.