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Orthofix Announces FDA Clearance and First Patient Implants of FIREBIRD SI Fusion System for Low Back Pain
First 3D Printed Bone Screw is Designed for Relieving Pain Caused by Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction LEWISVILLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Orthofix Medical Inc.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nFirst 3D Printed Bone Screw is Designed for Relieving Pain Caused by Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction\n\n LEWISVILLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nOrthofix Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:OFIX), a global medical device company focused on musculoskeletal healing products, announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance and the first patient implants of the FIREBIRD™ SI Fusion System. Designed to compress and stabilize the sacroiliac joint (also called the SI joint) during fusion, the FIREBIRD SI Fusion System is the first 3D printed titanium bone screw to launch in the U.S. for treating SI joint dysfunction.\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200629005121/en/Illustration of the Orthofix FIREBIRD SI Fusion System for Low Back Pain (Photo: Business Wire)\n\n“Pain in the lower back and buttocks may often be caused by degeneration of the SI joint as a result of stress to the joint during pregnancy or childbirth, everyday normal wear and tear, or an injury such as a fall,” said Dr. Justin Hall, an orthopedic surgeon who implanted the first patients at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus, MS. “Sacroiliac joint fusion is an important treatment option to reduce pain through a minimally invasive procedure that can enable patients to return to better function and quality of life.”\n\n\nThe FIREBIRD SI Fusion System is designed with a porous mid-shaft region that allows bone to grow into its surface – creating a bond between the implant and the patient’s bone at the SI joint. Featuring a cannulated screw design, the system enables the surgeon to pack the device with autograft and/or allografts like the Trinity ELITE™ Allograft with viable cells to help ensure bone fusion. The FIREBIRD SI screws are available in an assortment of lengths and diameters to address a variety of patient anatomies. This novel system is being launched in the U.S through a limited market release.\n\n\n“Orthofix Spine prides itself in creating differentiated technology for the advancement of patient care,” said Kevin Kenny, Global President of Orthofix Spine. “We are excited to bring the FIREBIRD SI Fusion System to market as an extension of our flagship FIREBIRD line of devices. This new system is another example of our commitment to providing surgeons and their patie...