CareFusion of San Diego, California has announced the release of the AVAmax Vertebral Balloon that can be used to treat spinal compression fractures. It consists of a small balloon attached to a catheter which is inserted in the vertebral body and then inflated in order to create a cavity. This cavity is subsequently filled with bone cement in order to stabilize the fracture and restore the height of the affected vertebra. Additionally the AVAmax PLUS vertebral augmentation system is available for use in conjunction with the AVAmax Vertebral Balloon to deliver cement, which allows the radiologist’s hands to be out of the radiation field during the procedure. CareFusion claims to be the only company in the industry that nowadays offers a full line of products addressing both vertebroplasty and balloon kyphoplasty. The device is released as part of a range of products that includes needles, bone cement and delivery instruments.
Press release: CAREFUSION LAUNCHES NEW DEVICE TO HELP TREAT SPINAL FRACTURES …
Link: CareFusion AVAmax product line