World’s first pre-assembled mri compatible cervical disc succesfull implanted

Geneva, January 20th 2007. SpineArt announces a breakthrough with the first implantation of its new generation of motion preservation implants, the cervical BAGUERA®C. Dr. Patrick Vally and Dr. Robin Srour, spine surgeons in Fort de France and Colmar, France, have successfully implanted the world’s first pre-assembled, MRI compatible, shock absorbing cervical artificial disc with containing a mobile PE inlay. In line with its philosophy of forever simplifying technical surgeries, SpineArt’s revolutionary cervical disc can be easily implanted with its small set of high quality instruments. Dr. Vally said:” I was satisfied by the BAGUERA®C as I believe that it represents a leap into the next generation of not only easier, but also safer motion preservation artificial discs.” Dr.Srour commented:” SpineArt’s new artificial disc represents a major breakthrough for surgeons as it must have been the easiest cervical disc that I have ever implanted.” Stéphane Mugnier, co-CEO, commented: “After having launched a full line of innovative spinal fusion implants in record time, SpineArt is beginning a new era by designing and launching a new breed of products which will place it at the forefront of the spinal industry.”