Two years after the first operation with the Inspire Cervical implant, Curiteva has reached a milestone: more than 5,000 treated spinal sections have since been successfully treated with the 3D-printed PEEK implant. The company uses a specially developed Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) process to create a fully porous structure that enables improved integration into the surrounding bone tissue.
In contrast to conventional PEEK implants, Inspire has a completely continuous porous structure, supplemented by HAFUSE nanotexturing. This sub-micrometer surface treatment is designed to promote osteointegration by creating a biologically active environment. In radiological follow-up observations, clearly visible bone growth through the implant was documented within three to six months.
Chambliss Harrod, MD from The Spine Center of Louisiana commented, “I’ve seen remarkable radiographic evidence with the Inspire platform, including visible bone growth within the graft window and through the implant within just 3 to 6 months. This provides clinicians with an unparalleled ability to assess healing and progress reliably.”
“With this implant, I often require little to no bracing and have significantly greater confidence in both fusion rates and patient satisfaction during multilevel ACDF procedures,” stated John Johnson, MD from SportsMed Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Center in Alabama.
User reports also show a higher fusion rate and reduced need for postoperative stabilization in multi-segmental anterior cervical discectomies (ACDF).
Mark N. Hadley, MD from the University of Alabama Department of Neurosurgery in Birmingham, Alabama, said, “After using Allograft for 30+ years, I have finally found a viable replacement for bone. These Curiteva implants have the potential to revolutionize not only spine care but also a wide range of other applications where previously bone might have been used. This technology has set a new standard in patient care through its innovative design and exceptional biomechanical and potential biological properties.”
“These achievements reflect the synergy of innovative technology, world class manufacturing, vibrant partnerships, and clinical trust,” commented Chad Falciani, Curiteva’s Founder and Chairman of the Board.
Curiteva plans to launch additional implant lines later this year. The alpha launch of the TLIF variants will be followed by ALIF systems with different designs. The aim is to establish 3D-printed PEEK technology in other spinal regions.
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