Spinal Elements, Inc.

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Spinal Elements is a Carlsbad, California-based medical device company focused on the design, development, and commercialization of a comprehensive portfolio of systems, products, and technologies for spine surgery procedures. Our mission is to improve the lives of those who rely on our technology by being a trusted provider of innovation, quality, service, and value to those delivering care to spine surgery patients.

Brands: MIS Ultra, Karma MIS, Luna XD, Orbit, Sapphire X, Lucent XP, Dimension, Katana, Ceres, Lotus, Vertu, Crystal Ti-Bond, Magnum+, Omega XP, Mercury, Overwatch, Clutch, Orios, Allos, Hero

 Press Releases

• Spinal Elements Expands Ventana® Platform with FDA 510(k) Clearance and Fi (Apr 29, 2026)

  Carlsbad, CA, March 18, 2026—Spinal Elements®, a spine technology company known for developing innovative surgical solutions that prioritize clinical performance and surgical efficiency, today announced 510(k) clearance from the FDA and the first cases using its Ventana A Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) System. Ventana A strengthens Spinal Elements’ family of 3D printed titanium interbodies for lumbar and cervical fusion and is being introduced through a limited market launch.

   

  Ventana A is designed to facilitate the race to fusion and deliver improved outcomes for surgeons and patients. The unique hinged architecture of the Ventana family of implants is designed to maximize bone graft volume and containment throughout implantation. Through a specialized 3D printing process, Ventana A is engineered to enable surgeons to realize the full potential of the ALIF procedure, by restoring segmental alignment and stability, minimized titanium density, providing optimal load sharing to mitigate potential subsidence risk and improved visualization.

   

  “ALIF is a powerful procedure and a workhorse for many spine surgeons, which is why we set out to develop a best-in-class system that maximizes its clinical benefits,” said Ron Lloyd, Chief Executive Officer. “Building on the proven Ventana platform, this contemporary system increases Spinal Elements’ portfolio offering and procedural reach to a greater number of surgeon and distribution partners. Combined with intuitive instrumentation and efficient packaging, Ventana A is designed to enhance clinical performance and operating room efficiency, demonstrating our commitment to continued innovation – working with surgeon partners to develop systems that are meaningfully differentiated and deliver improved outcomes”.

   

  The first case was performed by Dr. A.J. Rush III at Texas Spine Consultants in Addison, TX. Dr. Rush shared: “The Ventana A system delivers a clinical advantage to everyday challenges for spine surgeons. The large graft window allows for maximal graft delivery as well as improved visualization for fusion assessment and distributes load across the entire surface to reduce subsidence risk. Having used the instrumentation in both lab and clinical settings, I can attest to Ventana A’s ability to offer a best in class ALIF solution.”

   

  Dr. Rory Mayer a neurosurgeon practicing at Texas Spine & Scoliosis in Austin, TX said: “Ventana A is truly a bone graft delivery vessel. It has everything needed to maximize fusion potential for my patients: porous 3D printed titanium interbody, a large opening to facilitate bone graft placement, and a hinged lid to contain the bone graft and prevent graft from migrating from the interbody device during insertion into the disc space.”

   

  Dr. Keven Burns of Spine Institute of Arizona, recently presented on the novel Ventana A implant and how the system allows him to maximize the potential of the ALIF procedure, to the spine surgeon community at the Spine Summit Conference in Scottsdale, AZ.

  Surgeons interested in Ventana A or the Ventana family can learn more at Ventana Family of Spinal Implants.

• Spinal Elements Expands Sapphire X Cervical Plate System with Segmental and (Apr 29, 2026)

  Carlsbad, CA – November 25, 2025 — Spinal Elements®, a spine technology company known for developing innovative surgical solutions that prioritize clinical performance and surgical efficiency, today announced the expansion of its Sapphire X® Cervical Plate System. The System now includes newly designed segmental and long plate options, offering surgeons enhanced versatility for anterior cervical spine procedures.

  The Sapphire X system was originally launched as an anterior cervical system with segmental plates that provide streamlined instrumentation, a slim anatomical profile, short stature, and one-step insertion. The addition of the new segmental and long plate options allows for expanded applications across a broader spectrum of cervical pathologies, from single-level fusions to complex, multi-level reconstructions.

  “These new plate options are a direct result of feedback from spine surgeons who asked for more intraoperative flexibility and efficiency,” said Rick Simmons, Chief Marketing Officer, Spinal Elements. “With the expanded Sapphire X platform, we continue to deliver solutions that are intelligently designed to support excellent clinical outcomes.”

  The segmental plate is ideal for adjacent-level pathology or revision procedures where a shorter construct is needed to supplement existing hardware. The long plate offers additional stability and anchoring for multi-level cervical fusion cases, providing extended fixation in patients requiring robust anterior support.

  Key benefits of the Sapphire X system include:

  • Low-profile, anatomical design to minimize soft tissue irritation
  • Integrated, one-step insertion for efficiency and alignment
  • Comprehensive plate and screw size matrix for customized construct options
  • Streamlined surgical workflow through intuitive instrumentation

  With the launch of the new configurations, Spinal Elements reinforces its commitment to providing comprehensive anterior cervical solutions that combine surgeon input, biomechanical integrity, and surgical efficiency.

  Surgeons interested in the expanded Sapphire X system can learn more by visiting Sapphire X Multilevel.

• Spinal Elements Launches Luna® Ti Bringing Novel Titanium Integrated Surfa (Oct 07, 2026)

  Carlsbad, CA, July 29, 2026—Spinal Elements^®, a spine technology company known for developing innovative surgical solutions that prioritize clinical performance and surgical efficiency, today announced the first clinical cases using Luna Ti, the newest addition to its Luna family of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) interbodies. Building on the clinically proven Luna platform, Luna Ti combines the trusted Luna implant design with a titanium integrated surface engineered to support fusion while preserving the radiographic advantages of PEEK (a commonly used medical-grade plastic).

  Designed to be delivered through a posterior approach with a low-profile 7 mm insertion height, Luna Ti enables surgeons to place a large-footprint interbody implant through a minimally invasive approach. The implant is engineered to restore disc height and sagittal alignment while maximizing endplate coverage to resist subsidence. Its advanced titanium integrated surface is designed to support osseointegration while maintaining the radiolucency of the underlying PEEK implant, allowing for clear postoperative visualization. Combined with the Orbit® discectomy platform, Luna Ti provides surgeons with a comprehensive solution for efficient disc preparation, implant delivery, and fusion.

  “In recent years we have seen continued growth of TLIF procedure volume (nationally) for lumbar fusions,” said Ron Lloyd, Chief Executive Officer. “The TLIF market is growing due to market factors such as an increase in procedures being performed at ambulatory surgical centers, where traditional anterior approaches are typically not performed, as well as surgeon and patient preferences. TLIF procedural technologies are a cornerstone of Spinal Elements MIS strategy. We pride ourselves on having a comprehensive TLIF portfolio but are committed to continually improve and expand our offering to meet surgeon and patient needs. Luna Ti compliments our Luna XD implant by giving surgeons the option of a PEEK or Titanium integrated surface. The Luna implants offer several meaningful clinical benefits and we are excited to give surgeons another option with this technology.”

  Dr. Ernest Braxton, a neurosurgeon, commented, “I was initially drawn to the Luna platform because of the Orbit discectomy instrumentation, which I believe is among the best available for efficient and thorough disc preparation. After using Luna in clinical practice, I became a strong believer in the system because it integrates seamlessly into my existing TLIF workflow while providing design advantages that are difficult to achieve with many traditional interbody devices. The implant’s ability to facilitate restoration of disc height and alignment has expanded the range of cases in which I consider it, including some patients who may have previously required an ALIF approach. Luna Ti represents a logical next step in the evolution of the platform, combining the proven Luna design with the benefits of a titanium integrated surface to support fusion and osseointegration.”

  Dr. Ryan Johnson added, “I’ve been using the Luna and Orbit platform for some time and have significantly expanded the clinical applications of this system. Adding a titanium integrated surface to an implant I’m already familiar with made a great deal of sense. It combines the radiographic advantages of PEEK with a titanium surface designed to support the fusion process, making an implant I already trusted even more compelling in my practice.” Dr. Johnson will be presenting on the Luna Ti technology at the upcoming Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Meeting in Las Vegas, NV on September 10, 2026.

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