Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite November 24, 2010
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Medtronic, Inc. announced the European launch of the SOVEREIGN Spinal System in a press release.

The SOVEREIGN Spinal System is an intervertebral body (interbody) fusion device used to treat patients who suffer from degenerative disc disease (DDD) affecting the lumbar spine, the company noted. It is designed to stabilize the spine and promote bony fusion.

The SOVEREIGN Spinal System is an intervertebral body fusion device with internal screw fixation. The screws protrude through the interbody portion of the device and stabilize the vertebral body while preventing expulsion of the implant. The implant is lens-shaped with three holes for placement of titanium screws. The SOVEREIGN interbody device is intended to be used with the three titanium alloy screws which accompany the implant. If the physician chooses to use less than three, or none of the provided screws, then additional supplemental fixation for use in the lumbar spine must be used to augment stability. If the physician chooses to use screws with the implant, the accompanying cover plate must be used. This device is intended to be radiolucent and the interior space of the product is to be used with bone graft, according to the press release.