The Vertos mild Devices
The mild procedure is possible through a set of proprietary devices developed by Vertos Medical. The company has received Food and Drug Administration 510k clearance to market the mild devices for use in lumbar decompressive procedures to treat various spinal conditions. Each set of devices is disposable and sterile and consists of:
- mild Tissue Sculpter
- mild Portal
- mild Trocar and Handle
- mild Bone Sculpter Rongeur
- mild Portal Stabilizer
- mild Depth Guide
- mild Surgical Clamp
Following epidurography, the mild Trocar and mild Portal are advanced under fluoroscopic guidance to the intended treatment area. The mild Trocar is removed leaving the mild Portal in place, creating a working channel for advancement of the mild Bone Sculpter Rongeur and the mild Tissue Sculpter. The Bone Sculpter is used to remove small portions of the bony lamina. This step may be repeated until desired level of bone removal is achieved. Next, under fluoroscopy, the mild Tissue Sculpter is advanced to the target treatment area. The mild Tissue Sculpter excises hypertrophic ligamentum flavum. This step is repeated until an acceptable endpoint is reached and desired space is restored in the central canal.
Download: mild Device kit Instructions for use
Physicians may download and print the mild device kit Instructions For Use document from the link above. Please read carefully. Physicians must first be trained and certified in the mild procedure techniques and how to properly use the mild devices. These instructions are not intended as a replacement for training.
