Aurora Spine Gets FDA Clearance for Cervical Interbody System

Aurora Spine has received the FDA’s 510(k) clearance for its DEXA-C cervical cages for use in anterior cervical discectomy with fusion procedures.

The Carlsbad, Calif.-based company says the approval is its first for the patented technology, which creates a series of implants with varying densities to match a patient's bone density.

The system, which is intended to promote faster bone growth, is an alternative to “a one-size-fits-all solution,” as it can be matched with patients to provide “the best chance of long-term fixation and bone, the company said.