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Spinal Elements announced completion of the first two commercial cases with the Karma MIS system. Karma MIS is designed to access and deliver the Karma implant through a 25mm paramedian incision using a single portal, streamlining the procedure and minimizing the steps.
Karma is a metal-free cortico-pedicular posterior fixation system. Karma minimizes tissue trauma without the use of screws and rods while providing similar fixation to a pedicle screw system. Karma MIS provides a simple reproducible procedure using a single set of instruments and a universal PEEK strap implant. Karma’s extremely low-profile implant compares favorably versus larger metal posterior fixation devices. The system is part of Spinal Elements’ MIS Ultra suite of products that are intended to address the unintended consequences of spine surgery.
“We are excited to launch our new and innovative Karma MIS instruments,” said Jason Blain, CEO, Spinal Elements. “Traditional pedicle screws are state of the art for instability and deformity yet perhaps imperfect for degenerative disease indications in the lumbar spine when combined with a robust anterior column reconstruction. We believe surgeons and patients alike will notice the value and effectiveness of Karma MIS system as an alternative to metal posterior spinal fixation. As more procedures are done in surgery centers and on an outpatient basis, we think Karma’s unique characteristics and minimal instrumentation required for surgical implantation will make it an attractive solution.”
