Stryker Spine to Launch New Anterior Cervical Plating System at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

ALLENDALE, N.J., March 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Stryker Corporation's Spine Division will be launching Tempus®, the newest Anterior Cervical Plating System at booth #443 during the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, NV from March 24-28^th. 

Featuring a secondary locking mechanism which offers visual and tactile confirmation, large graft windows, and a low 2.2mm profile design, Tempus complements Stryker's current offering of anterior cervical plates.  Tempus is available in one to five level plating options with fixed and variable self-drilling and self-tapping screws. 

"The addition of Tempus will expand Stryker's presence in the growing secondary lock sub-segment of the $454M¹ Anterior Cervical Plating Market and further strengthen our cervical product portfolio," said Brad Paddock, Vice President and General Manager, Sales and Marketing, Stryker Spine.

About Stryker:

Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology & spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. Stryker products and services are available in over 100 countries around the world. For more information, please visit our website at www.stryker.com.

Contact:        
Maureen Milford  
Stryker Spine 
201-887-0629
[email protected]

¹ Millennium Research Group: US Markets for Spinal Implants, 2014; SmartTrak 2014

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