DeGen Medical, Inc., a Florence, South Carolina-based medical device company has received FDA clearance for its CONNECT-L™ Transverse Connector to be used with its F1 Modular Pedicle Screw System (MPS). The F1 MPS™ System is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of the posterior non-cervical spine.
The company describes its product as being small, with a low profile and easy to use. According to the press release, the rod-to-rod connection provides improved construct stability and rigid fixation to the posterior spinal system. The system includes fixed and variable sizes for posterior thoraco-lumbar-sacral spine surgeries. Company officials point out that the variable option allows for additional maneuverability for complex spinal stabilization procedures.
