Chesapeake, an implant manufactured from biocompatible PEEK polymer, allows for anterior stabilisation and fixation with a zero-profile design. Additionally, the system utilises innovative instrumentation, such as the anterior insertion ramp, which allows for parallel distraction and controlled threaded insertion while applying a zero-impact load on the interbody.
“Chesapeake is the perfect offering for low-profile interbody instrumentation and, in my opinion, is the future of vertebral arthrodesis,” said Amiel Bethel, division head, department of surgery at Greater Baltimore Medical Center, US.
According to John I Williams, orthopedic surgeon at Ortho NorthEast, “The screws utilise a unique locking echnology, which not only adds simplicity to the system, but gives an element of variability in terms of screw angulation into the vertebral body.”
“FDA clearance for our Chesapeake Anterior-Lumbar Stabilization System is an important expansion of our product offering for treating degenerative disc disease, as well as more complex pathologies,” stated Eric Major, K2M’s president and CEO. “The zero-profile design and innovative locking technology facilitate and streamline anterior spinal stabilisation and fixation procedures.”
