SOAR Retractor System
The SOAR Retractor System delivers intra-operative confidence in performing anatomy-conservingTM surgery.
The anatomy-conserving SOAR system is the first retractor to integrate neural retraction and articulating discectomy instruments with a tubular tissue retractor system.
By reducing neural retraction requirements and enhancing visualization, the SOAR Retractor System is designed to minimize neurologic risk while facilitating decompression and discectomy for interbody fusion procedures.
One-PASS system integration
- Access Portal maintains hands-free neural retraction during discectomy
Retractor tubes
- Retractor tube lengths (50-120 mm) accommodate larger patients and extra-foraminal approaches
- Choice of 3 diameters (18, 22, 26 mm) balances visualization needs with anatomy conservation
Product Literature
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OptiMesh Labeling
INTENDED USE / INDICATIONS
OptiMesh is a surgical mesh intended to contain and reinforce bone grafting materials and/or bone graft substitutes in bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (i.e., the extremities, spine, and pelvis). These voids or gaps may be surgically created osseous defects, natural gaps, or defects partially surrounded by bone, defects created from traumatic injury, or a combination thereof. Adjunct fixation is recommended in cases involving segmental instability.
OptiMesh is indicated for use in orthopedic grafting procedures, including the following:
Lumbar interbody fusion: The OptiMesh 1500 System is used to contain, enhance the compaction of, and stabilize and reinforce bone graft material used in the intervertebral space of patients undergoing fusion to treat degenerative disc disease at one spinal level from L2-S1. For this use, OptiMesh 1500 is to be used in conjunction with stabilizing posterior fixation.
Thoracolumbar vertebral body fractures: OptiMesh 1500 with allograft is intended for vertebral augmentation, including fracture reduction, for the treatment of painful insufficiency fractures of the vertebral body due to osteoporosis, minor trauma or benign lesions.
It is also intended for the treatment of painful traumatic vertebral fractures which are either a) clinically stable upon presentation, or b) are surgically stabilized with posterior fixation.
For a complete listing, see package insert.
Granular Mechanics
A subspecialty of physics known as Granular Mechanics describes the unique physical characteristics of granular materials.
One useful characteristic of granular materials is their properties change when contained, i.e., flowable (liquid-like) to solid. OptiMesh utilizes this principle.
In an open environment, like the cannulae used to deliver bone into an OptiMesh, the bone granules can flow like a liquid and be pressurized to generate hydraulic-like lifting capabilities. Yet, when a space is enclosed, like the inside of an OptiMesh, the graft granules can be so densely compacted they point load and form force chains, making the graft pack act like a load-bearing solid structure.
