Innovative Spinal Technologies Announces Launch Of Paramount(TM) VBR System For MIS Spinal Surgery

Innovative Spinal
Technologies, Inc. (IST), quickly emerging as a leading developer of the
world's most advanced motion preservation and minimally invasive treatments
for spinal disorders, announced the U.S. commercial launch of the
Paramount(TM) VBR System for minimally invasive spine (MIS) surgery. The
Paramount VBR System received FDA premarket clearance in January 2007. The
system has been available in limited release since February 2007 and is now
available nationwide through IST's network of sales representatives.



"The introduction of the Paramount VBR complements IST's Paramount
Pedicle Screw System perfectly and sets an entirely new standard for
minimally invasive procedures," said Scott Schorer, President and CEO of
IST. "The introduction of Paramount VBR continues to reinforce our
commitment to delivering breakthrough solutions in the areas of minimally
invasive motion preservation and fusion."



The Paramount VBR System is leading the next generation in minimally
invasive transforaminal implant delivery. The innovative implant inserter
design offers an unprecedented level of control and maneuverability for
precise implant placement. The comprehensive instrumentation system,
combined with a broad selection of bulleted, anatomically correct
PEEK-OPTIMA(R) implants, delivers intraoperative versatility and
performance at all lumbar levels of the spine.



"The consistent and accurate delivery of the implant with the Paramount
VBR System is unlike any other system I have used," said Dr. Ali Araghi of
Phoenix, Arizona, who performed the first worldwide surgery of the system.
"The delivery instrumentation combined with the advanced implant design,
provides excellent load sharing, height restoration and significant volume
for graft material within and surrounding the implant.



Dr. Michael Hisey of Denton, Texas, describes the unique implant
insertion technique and implant instrumentation as a significant advance.
"The novel delivery instrumentation, which provides active turning
capability, allows me to place the Paramount VBR implant with precision
that I have not been able to achieve with competing systems," Dr. Hisey
commented.



Paramount VBR expands the Paramount Lumbar Fusion family of products
significantly, providing surgeons the complete suite of products required
for highly specialized minimally invasive spinal procedures. With MIS, the
potential patient benefits include faster procedures, reduced blood loss,
less tissue trauma and scarring, less postoperative pain, and a shorter
hospital stay.



About IST: Innovative Spinal Technologies, Inc.



Headquartered in Mansfield, MA, and founded in 2002, IST is a privately
held spine technology company committed to advancing patient treatment by
developing the world's most advanced motion preservation and minimally
invasive solutions. IST is a rapidly growing company with some of the
world's most advanced clinical advisors as partners. IST maintains its
highly ethical approach to distribution and an unwavering focus on ethics
and integrity.


Innovative Spinal Technologies, Inc.

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