The first spine surgery featuring the San Diego-based NuVasive Precept posterior fixation system took place recently in Japan.
NuVasive received regulatory approval for the minimally disruptive posterior fixation device in July.
The company opened a Tokyo office in April, and surgeon proctors have started to schedule training courses and surgeries with the Precept.
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The company opened a Tokyo office in April, and surgeon proctors have started to schedule training courses and surgeries with the Precept.
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