HAPPE Spine specializes in enhancing the mechanical properties of PEEK polymer materials for spinal implants, ensuring they meet the rigorous demands of orthopedic procedures. The company provides durable and biocompatible solutions that withstand mechanical stresses, addressing the critical need for reliable materials in medical applications.
Funding
$5.3M 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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Product
Problem
Traditional spinal fusion implants often lack optimal integration with surrounding bone tissue, which can lead to delayed healing, implant instability, and increased risk of revision surgeries. Achieving robust bone ingrowth and ongrowth onto the implant surface remains a challenge due to the limitations of conventional implant materials and designs.
Solution
HAPPE Spine provides the INTEGRATE-C Fusion System, an interbody fusion cage designed to promote superior bone integration. The device is composed of a patented HydroxyApatite Porous PolyEtheretherketone (HAPPE) material, which combines the mechanical properties of PEEK with the osteoconductive benefits of hydroxyapatite (HA). The INTEGRATE-C features interconnected cancellous porosity for bone ingrowth from endplate-to-endplate, and exposed HA crystals on all surfaces to facilitate bone ongrowth. This unique combination of porosity, HA integration, and bone-like mechanical properties creates an environment conducive to rapid and robust spinal fusion.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes spine surgeons seeking advanced interbody fusion solutions that promote rapid and robust bone integration, as well as distributors of orthopedic implants.
Features
- Constructed from patented HAPPE material: HydroxyApatite Porous PolyEtheretherketone
- Continuous, monolithic structure with porous regions derived directly from the implant body
- Interconnected cancellous porosity throughout the implant height for enhanced bone ingrowth
- Hydrophilic surfaces with exposed hydroxyapatite crystals for improved bone ongrowth
- Radiolucent material properties for clear post-operative assessment of fusion
- Integrated radiopaque tantalum markers for precise visualization during and after implantation
- Available in multiple sizes (15 x 12, 17 x 14, and 20 x 15 mm) with 7 or 10-degree lordosis options
- Tapered design and aggressive teeth for secure initial stability and prevention of expulsion