Carlsmed Inc. has completed the first posterior lumbar spine surgery using its aprevo Lumbar Bi-lateral Posterior System. The procedure was performed by C.J. Kleck, M.D., a spine surgeon at the University of Colorado Hospital in Denver.

“Carlsmed’s aprevo technology is integral to my pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative workflow, and extending its use across additional lumbar fusion approaches allows me to more precisely tailor treatment to each patient,” Dr. Kleck said. “Being able to personalize procedures based on each patient’s anatomy and pathology gives me greater confidence in achieving alignment goals. Adding a Bi-lateral posterior system to the list of procedures addressable with aprevo will enable me to utilize this technology across a broader range of patients.”

Carlsmed’s Bi-lateral Posterior Fusion System integrates seamlessly with the company’s broader aprevo platform technology, which combines proprietary artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled software and clinical intelligence to deliver personalized surgical strategies and preoperative planning across a range of spinal pathologies. The company plans to launch the system later this year.

“This clinical milestone strengthens our position as a leader in personalized, data-driven spine solutions designed to help surgeons plan with greater precision, improve patient outcomes, and reduce costly revisions. The addition of the aprevo Bi-lateral Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion procedure to our personalized surgery procedure portfolio further demonstrates the power and versatility of our personalized, AI-enabled approach to spine surgery,” Carlsmed Chairman/CEO Mike Cordonnier stated. “We look forward to our full commercial launch this year to provide this personalized procedural option to patients, surgeons, and hospital systems on a larger scale.”

Carlsmed is a Carlsbad, Calif.-based medical technology company pioneering AI-enabled personalized spine surgery solutions to improve outcomes and decrease healthcare costs.