Allumin8 develops 3D porous pedicle screws designed to enhance bone ingrowth and reduce the high rates of screw loosening in spinal fusion surgeries, which affect 30-54% of patients. By utilizing advanced lattice structures that promote vascularization and mesenchymal stem cell activity, the company aims to decrease the incidence of serious complications associated with spine fusions.
Funding
$3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Spinal fusion surgeries often face complications due to screw loosening, affecting a significant percentage of patients and leading to revision surgeries. Traditional pedicle screws may not adequately promote bone ingrowth, contributing to instability and increased risk of failure. The escalating rate of lumbar fusion complications presents a high cost burden and risk of serious complications for patients.
Solution
Allumin8 has developed a 3D porous pedicle screw designed to enhance bone ingrowth and reduce screw loosening in spinal fusion procedures. The screws feature advanced lattice structures with thinner lattices, larger macro pores, and smaller micro pores to promote vascularization and mesenchymal stem cell activity. This design aims to create an environment conducive to superior new bone formation, better tissue ingrowth, and increased bone density within the scaffold. The Allumin8 screw offers an opportunity for improved osseointegration, potentially decreasing the incidence of revision surgeries without requiring changes to existing surgical techniques or increasing costs.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes spine surgeons seeking to reduce screw loosening and improve fusion outcomes, as well as hospitals and clinics performing spinal fusion procedures.
Features
- 3D-printed porous structure designed to promote bone ingrowth
- Advanced lattice design with optimized pore sizes for vascularization and stem cell activity
- Thinner lattices, larger macro pores, and smaller micro pores
- G6 Gaussian pattern demonstrated to promote superior new bone formation
- Designed for integration with existing surgical techniques