AxioMed Spine
AxioMed Spine, founded in 2001 by surgeons and engineers from Cleveland Clinic, specializes in developing viscoelastic spinal disc replacements to restore normal spine motion and shock absorption.
Founders
AxioMed Spine was founded in 2001 by a team comprising surgeons from the Cleveland Clinic and engineers. This collaboration brought together medical expertise and technical innovation to address challenges in spinal care.
Products
AxioMed Spine specializes in the development of viscoelastic spinal disc replacements. Their main products include the Freedom® Cervical Disc and the Freedom® Lumbar Disc, which are designed to treat degenerative disc disease. They are also developing the Freedom® Lateral Lumbar Disc, which has shown improved biomechanical performance.
Technology
AxioMed Spine offers a proprietary one-piece viscoelastic disc technology that aims to restore normal spine motion and shock absorption. The viscoelastic material used in their discs is radiolucent, ensuring compatibility with X-ray and MRI imaging. This technology has led to over 800 implants worldwide and is noted for achieving a revolutionary patent for smart disc technology.
Clinical Studies
AxioMed Spine's viscoelastic lumbar disc is notable for being the only such product to complete a USA IDE clinical study, with up to 13 years of follow-up data. This demonstrates the long-term viability and effectiveness of their technology in treating spinal conditions.
Global Reach
AxioMed Spine has had over 800 of its spinal discs implanted in patients across various regions, including the USA, Europe, Australia, and Jamaica. This global reach underscores the company's impact and the international acceptance of its technologies.
Headquarters
The headquarters of AxioMed Spine is located in Malden, Massachusetts. This central location in the United States supports their operations and innovation in spinal disc replacement technologies.