Spinal Elements Receives Clearance for Its Spinal Implants

Spinal Elements has received FDA 510(k) clearance to market the Lucent Spinal Implants as lumbar intervertebral body fusion devices (IBFD) to treat degenerative disc disease and other common spinal maladies.

Lucent IBFD implants are manufactured from radiolucent Peek-Optima polymer, allowing the surgeon to better view the fusion site under X-ray, the company said. The system is suitable for direct posterior and transforaminal approaches to the lumbar disc space.