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SpineGuard Obtains FDA Clearance for Commercial Release of Its "PsiFGuard" New Smart Drilling Device Dedicated to Sacroiliac Joint Fusion

In This Article:

  • Innovation developed in partnership with the US company Omnia Medical

  • Key milestone for the deployment of the DSG® technology in the United States

PARIS & BOULDER, Colo., September 30, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News:

SpineGuard (FR0011464452 - ALSGD), an innovative company that deploys its DSG® (Dynamic Surgical Guidance) local conductivity sensing technology to secure and streamline the placement of bone implants, announced today the authorization under 510K #241895 by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to commercialize in the United States its new PsiFGuard device designed to secure the Posterior sacroiliac Fusion (PsiF) surgical procedure.

Stéphane Bette, Deputy CEO and Co-Founder of SpineGuard, stated: "We are very pleased by this new clearance that will help us accelerate our growth as we continue to deliver consistently on our new product road map. The efficacy of our PsiFGuard device in locating the SI joint was clearly demonstrated in the submitted pre-clinical testing which allowed for a smooth clearance process. With this new sacroiliac application, after the previously cleared anterior approach to the spine, we keep broadening the scope of our DSG technology. We are particularly excited to collaborate with Omnia Medical to bring to the market such innovative solution combining our technologies to address unmet clinical needs."

Troy Schifano, CEO and Co-Founder of Omnia Medical, added: "We’ve seen that proper placement of the implant is essential to a successful SI Joint fusion. Locating the joint is critical for this to occur but can be very challenging. However, the data SpineGuard provided to the FDA during the clearance process has confirmed PsiFGuard drastically enhances the accuracy of the placement of the wire guiding the implant. We are thrilled about bringing this technology to market as it will give physicians and patients comfort knowing that they will have the highest chance of SI joint fusion success. Like Omnia, SpineGuard continues to be a leader and innovator in their respective field, and we could not be more excited about our partnership with them."

The sacroiliac fusion market

More than 15% of patients suffering from back pain are estimated to have a degenerative sacroiliac joint causing debilitating pain. The global market of sacroiliac joint fusion reached more than 539 million dollars in 2021, projected to grow at a 19% CAGR (compound annual growth rate) from 2022 to 2030 according to Grandview Research. A new payment code implemented in the United States in January 2024 for posterior sacroiliac joint fusion surgery should accelerate this progression.