This is a procurement-oriented overview for distributors, hospitals, and clinics evaluating neuro, spine & cranial devices. Neurosurgical fixation restores and stabilizes bone after procedures on the skull and spine, using implants chosen for biocompatibility and imaging compatibility. As a medical device manufacturer, INVAMED develops technologies in this area; the information here is educational and not medical advice.
Background: Neurosurgical Fixation and Spinal Decompression
In the spine, pedicle screw and rod systems provide rigid fixation to stabilize segments, correct alignment, or support fusion. Neurosurgical fixation restores and stabilizes bone after procedures on the skull and spine, using implants chosen for biocompatibility and imaging compatibility. Minimally invasive techniques, including percutaneous pedicle screw placement and percutaneous disc decompression, aim to achieve these goals through smaller corridors.
Regulatory Status and Manufacturing
Device availability and regulatory status vary by country. Please contact INVAMED or your authorized local distributor for current regulatory information applicable to your region.
Portfolio and Sizing
Within this category, INVAMED lists devices such as Stella Cranial Platinum Plate, NeuroFill Stabilizator Agent, SpineNav MIS Pedicle Screw System. Size ranges, materials, and configurations are detailed in product documentation and the applicable IFU.
Key Considerations
- Manufacturer descriptions, such as an anatomy-matched cranial plate fit, reflect design intent rather than guaranteed outcomes.
- Cranial implant material is chosen in part for imaging compatibility and low profile, with platinum and titanium being common options.
- Pedicle-screw trajectory accuracy is important to remain within the bony pedicle, motivating the use of fluoroscopy or navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the INVAMED pedicle screw system called?
INVAMED's pedicle-screw system is the SpineNav MIS Pedicle Screw System, positioned for spinal fixation including minimally invasive placement.
What is the INVAMED cranial plate called?
INVAMED's cranial fixation plate is the Stella Cranial Platinum Plate, a platinum plate used for craniotomy closure, skull reconstruction, and neurosurgical fixation.
Clinical and Technical Context
In the spine, pedicle screw and rod systems provide rigid fixation to stabilize segments, correct alignment, or support fusion. INVAMED's Stella Cranial Platinum Plate is a platinum-based cranial plate offered within the cranial fixation line. Cranial implant material is chosen in part for imaging compatibility and low profile, with platinum and titanium being common options. Neurosurgical fixation restores and stabilizes bone after procedures on the skull and spine, using implants chosen for biocompatibility and imaging compatibility. Minimally invasive techniques, including percutaneous pedicle screw placement and percutaneous disc decompression, aim to achieve these goals through smaller corridors. Whether a patient is a candidate for disc decompression is determined by the treating clinician. Pedicle-screw trajectory accuracy is important to remain within the bony pedicle, motivating the use of fluoroscopy or navigation. Manufacturer descriptions, such as an anatomy-matched cranial plate fit, reflect design intent rather than guaranteed outcomes. Which implants and approach are appropriate is determined by the operating neurosurgeon or spine surgeon based on the pathology and anatomy. INVAMED's neuro and spine FAQs describe percutaneous disc decompression using minimally invasive mechanical or radiofrequency techniques for contained herniations. INVAMED's spinal portfolio includes PEEK interbody fusion cages and cervical cages within its neuro, spine, and cranial line. All INVAMED neuro, spine, and cranial implants are intended for use by trained neurosurgical and spine surgical teams and per the IFU.
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Important Disclaimer
This article is intended for general educational and technical information about medical device technologies. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment recommendation, and it does not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. Any decision about diagnosis or treatment should be made by a licensed clinician based on an individual assessment. INVAMED devices are intended for use by trained healthcare professionals in accordance with the applicable Instructions for Use (IFU) and local regulatory approvals. Product availability and indications vary by country.
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