OrtoWay-US Inc. Announces Granting of U.S. Patent for OrtoWell® Distractor System for Spinal Surgery Corpectomy

HORSHAM, PA / ACCESSWIRE / September 23, 2024 / OrtoWay-US Inc. announced today it received a new patent from the U.S. Patent Office for its OrtoWell® Distractor system. The patent, US 12,023017 B1, covers the innovative hydraulic application for use in corpectomy procedures. This system is FDA-approved and has already been used in over 50 surgeries worldwide.

Stan Mikulowski, CEO of OrtoWay-US Inc., emphasized the importance of securing intellectual property for future investors and commercial success. The OrtoWell® Distractor System offers spinal surgeons safer, smoother, and more controlled vertebral separation during anterior surgeries, addressing the limitations of traditional handheld tools.

The device's differentiated hydraulic design allows for effective management of up to 100 kg of axial pressure in the spine, minimizing the risk of vertebral damage. OrtoWay-US Inc. is now seeking U.S. investors and partners to fund further commercialization efforts.