The company also confirmed the completion of the first cases in the U.S. with the module. It provides new planning features and increased functionality for the 7D Flash navigation system for minimally invasive spine surgery. The 7D system came from 7D Surgical, acquired by SeaSpine in 2021, after Orthofix and SeaSpine completed a merger this year.
7D Flash uses visible light to create a three-dimensional image for surgical navigation within seconds. This enables faster and more efficient spinal procedures, according to Orthofix. The company says it’s the only image guidance system that utilizes novel and proprietary camera-based technology coupled with machine-vision algorithms.
Orthofix said 7D Flash eliminates “many of the long-standing frustrations with other surgical navigation platforms.” It enables speed, accuracy and efficiency with its machine-vision technology, aiming to provide significant economic value and lower radiation exposure.
“We are excited to complete our first cases using the Percutaneous Module 2.0. This launch expands the clinical functionality and utility of the 7D FLASH Navigation System by providing surgeons with a fully integrated procedural solution for MIS, including implant planning and an expanded offering of navigated tools,” said Dr. Beau Standish, president of global enabling technologies at Orthofix. “This new application addresses the important MIS spine navigation market and further positions the 7D Flash navigation system to be the navigation choice for a wide range of institutions from teaching hospitals to ambulatory surgery centers.”
