US FDA 510(k) clearance paves the way for an innovative orthopaedic product that offers the potential to improve bone apposition and, as a consequence, patient outcomes.
Thornton Cleveleys, United Kingdom, December 7, 2017 – ‘Omnia Medical VBR’ has been granted the first US FDA 510(k) clearance for a vertebral body replacement (VBR) system manufactured from PEEK-OPTIMA HA Enhanced polymer, from Invibio Biomaterial Solutions, for use in the thoracolumbar spine to replace a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body. This advancement was the result of a three-way collaboration: orthopedic implant company Omnia Medical partnered with JALEX Medical on product development and regulatory activities and with Invibio Biomaterial Solutions, who pioneered medical PEEK.
Robert Gewirtz, MD- Neurosurgeon, Columbus, Ohio, comments on the innovative orthopedic product: “Omnia Medical VBR is an intuitive device that is easy for the surgeon to use, and the benefits of hydroxyapatite incorporated into the structure of the implant is a real advance for our patients as it potentially offers improved outcomes.
I am happy that I was able to partner in this collaboration to help bring the product to market.”
In PEEK-OPTIMA HA Enhanced, Hydroxyapatite (HA), a well-known osteoconductive material that enhances bone apposition, is fully integrated into the polymer matrix, and not simply coated. Invibio´s enhanced biomaterial offers all the clinical advantages of PEEK OPTIMA Natural including a modulus similar to cortical bone, reduced stress shielding and artifact-free imaging that allows for clear fusion assessment. It has been shown to improve bone apposition compared to unfilled PEEK-OPTIMA Natural in a pre-clinical ovine model at 4 weeks and 12 weeks,1 and also demonstrated performance advantages in a pre-clinical cervical spine fusion model in sheep at 6 and 12 weeks.2 In addition, as observed by surgeons, early clinical results have shown solid fusions with dense bone apposition at 6 months and beneficial clinical outcomes for patients, revealing specific improvements in overall pain and neurological function,3 when a PEEK-OPTIMA HA Enhanced interbody fusion device was used.
Steve Anderson, Vice President of Marketing at Omnia Medical concludes: “We are happy to be the first to be granted FDA 510(k) clearance for a vertebral body replacement (VBR) system manufactured from PEEK-OPTIMA HA Enhanced biomaterial. This unique material combination is a great option for the VBR application due to the large amount of natural anatomy removed during the procedure. Working with JALEX Medical and Invibio Biomaterial Solutions was an excellent experience – and will hopefully enable surgeons and patients to benefit from the new solutions.”
For more information please visit https://invibio.com , www.jalexmedical.com/ and https://invibio.com
REFERENCES
- Study evaluated the in vivo response to PEEK-OPTIMA Natural and PEEK-OPTIMA HA Enhanced in a large animal model. Data on file at Invibio.This has not been correlated with human clinical experience.
- Study evaluated the in vivo response to PEEK-OPTIMA™ Natural, PEEK-OPTIMA™ HA Enhanced and allograft in a cervical spine fusion model in sheep. Data on file at Invibio. This has not been correlated with human clinical experience.
- Testimonials presented have been provided by participating orthopaedic surgeons. Their view and experience are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of others. “Invibio” disclaims any liabilities or loss in connection with the information herein.
About Omnia Medical, LLC.
Omnia Medical, LLC. Is a privately held medical device company headquartered in Morgantown, West Virginia. Omnia Medical VBR is the first device to be cleared for Omnia Medical, LLC with more products in the corporate pipeline. Omnia is focused on developing and commercializing innovative spine devices to help address unmet clinical needs for spine care and improve long-term patient outcomes.
About Invibio Biomaterial Solutions
Invibio, a Victrex plc company, is a global leader in providing high performance biomaterial solutions to medical device manufacturers. The company provides PEEK-OPTIMA™ polymers, advanced technical research and support and manufacturing of components for spine, trauma, orthopaedic and dental medical segments for the development of long implantable medical devices. Today, Invibio’s PEEK-OPTIMA™ polymers are used in approximately 9 million implanted devices worldwide.
INVIBIO™, PEEK-OPTIMA™, INVIBIO BIOMATERIAL SOLUTIONS™ are trademarks of Victrex plc or its group companies. All rights reserved. Find out more at https://invibio.com/
About Victrex
Victrex is an innovative world leader in high performance polymer solutions, focussed on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy (including manufacturing & engineering), electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications, which contain our materials – from smart phones, aeroplanes and cars to oil and gas operations and medical devices. With over 35 years’ experience, we develop world leading solutions in PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which shape future performance for our customers and our markets, and drive value for our shareholders. Find out more at www.victrexplc.com
About JALEX Medical
JALEX Medical is a privately-held design, engineering, and product development firm located just west of Cleveland, in the city of Westlake, Ohio. Their team is staffed with full-time biomedical engineers, regulatory affairs specialists, & quality management solutions providers. JALEX’s specialty is custom product development for the medical device industry with an emphasis on Class I & Class II devices. JALEX is dedicated to bringing innovation to market and has developed complex medical devices for a variety of surgical specialties such as spine, orthopedics, general surgery, dental, ophthalmology, urology and others. Find more at www.jalexmedical.com/
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Contacts
Media contact: Steve Anderson, Omnia Medical LLC, 916-799-9011 , [email protected]
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Invibio Biomaterial Solutions
Barbara Pasciak, Marketing Communications Manager
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Beate Sauer, PR & Marketing Communications Manager
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