Life Spine Announces Market Introduction of CONQUEST(R)

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Spine has announced the nationwide market introduction of the CONQUEST® Polyaxial Screw System. Conquest is a top-loading thoracolumbar pedicle screw system that features a concerted locking mechanism, which allows true inline compression and distraction of the construct. Lockdown of the construct is predictable and efficient with the unique square threaded locking mechanism. Conquest offers:

-- 80 degrees of screw angulation
-- Double helical bone screw thread design
-- Toggle free implant-instrument interface
-- Facet friendly and low profile footprint
-- Color-coded instruments and implants available in 4.5mm-8.5mm
diameters, ranging from 25mm-55mm in length
-- Straight and pre-lordosed rods available in 10mm increments
-- Compatible with the LYNX® Cross Connector

Michael S. Butler, Life Spine's president and CEO said, "The Conquest system is an exciting addition to the Life Spine portfolio that went from initial design to alpha launch in approximately 150 days. This rapid introduction is a testament to our team's ability to work efficiently and effectively to convert surgeon concepts to real products."

Life Spine has been on a rapid pace in achieving regulatory approvals, receiving over fifteen separate 510(k) approvals from the FDA for new products since company inception.

Life Spine is dedicated to improving the quality of life for spinal patients by increasing procedural efficiency and efficacy through innovative design, uncompromising quality standards, and the most technologically advanced manufacturing platforms. Life Spine, which is privately held, is based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. For more information, please visit http://www.lifespine.com.

Source: Life Spine