Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices subsidiary DePuy Synthes has launched the Symphony Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (OCT) for surgical treatment of conditions in the neck and upper back.

The Symphony System includes a differentiated offering of instruments and implants designed for stabilisation of the spine in patients undergoing Posterior Cervical Fusion surgery. It is designed to enhance fixation in patients with suboptimal bone quality while reducing procedural complexity and surgical costs.

Guided by research conducted in association with the International Spine Study Group, the Symphony System is designed to improve surgeon experience in four key areas: fixation, alignment, targeting and extensions. The range of instrumentation offers options for surgeons to choose from and is compatible with navigation software to aid in targeting in challenging anatomy.

The Symphony System was designed to address a potential cause of screw failure which may lead to revision surgery. By enabling crossing of the cervical to thoracic junction with one system, the Symphony System aims to reduce the number of instrument trays from six to two.  of sterile packed implants, which may also reduce processing costs.

Nadav Tomer, worldwide president, DePuy Synthes, said: “The Symphony System builds on the deep expertise of DePuy Synthes in treating diseases that affect the cervical spine, and we are excited to elevate our existing portfolio by offering this new enhanced solution for the treatment of these debilitating conditions. This launch represents an incredible global opportunity to bring a differentiated solution to surgeons looking for reduced complexity, streamlined procedures and more flexibility in treatment options for their patients.”