SpineGuard Receives NMPA Clearance for Advanced PediGuard Models in China
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SpineGuard (search) announced that Chinese authorities (NMPA) have cleared the Curved and XS PediGuard (search) models, expanding the company's product portfolio in China.
The Curved model features an asymmetrical sensor providing directional information to detect cortical bone walls, particularly beneficial for complex scoliosis (search) treatments.
The XS models utilize miniaturized sensors designed for pediatric surgery and cervical spine procedures where anatomy is smaller.
SpineGuard (search) announced that the Chinese National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has granted clearance for two new PediGuard (search) models - the Curved and XS variants - along with a designation change for the company's entire product range. The approval expands SpineGuard's surgical guidance technology offerings in the Chinese market.
Enhanced Surgical Precision for Complex Cases
The newly cleared Curved PediGuard (search) model incorporates an asymmetrical sensor that provides surgeons with directional information, enabling detection of cortical bony walls and allowing redirection to avoid breaches. According to Stéphane Bette, Deputy CEO and cofounder of SpineGuard (search), this feature proves "particularly useful in scoliosis (search) treatment where the vertebral anatomy can be complex and deformed."
The XS models feature miniaturized sensors specifically designed for pediatric surgery and cervical spine procedures, where anatomical structures are smaller and require enhanced precision. These models address the need for specialized instrumentation in delicate surgical environments.
Market Expansion and Commercial Impact
Both PediGuard (search) models have demonstrated commercial success in Europe and the United States but were previously unavailable in China. The designation change obtained for SpineGuard (search)'s entire product range is expected to facilitate hospital registration and purchase processes within the Chinese healthcare system.
Bette stated that "this approval should have a positive impact on our 2026 revenue, once we have launched these new products on the Chinese market, trained our sales force and surgeons, and obtained their listing in hospitals."
DSG Technology Foundation
SpineGuard (search)'s proprietary Dynamic Surgical Guidance (search) (DSG) technology utilizes radiation-free real-time sensing to secure and streamline bone implant placement. The technology has been used in over 110,000 surgical procedures worldwide, with 39 peer-reviewed studies demonstrating its benefits for patients, surgeons, surgical staff, and hospitals.
The company, founded in 2009 by Pierre Jérôme and Stéphane Bette, continues expanding DSG applications beyond spine surgery to include scoliosis (search) treatment via anterior approach, sacroiliac joint fusion, dental implantology, and innovations in smart pedicle screws and surgical robotics.