West Chester, PA – December XX, 2018 – Altus Spine, a leader in the development and innovation of medical devices used in spinal correction surgery, announces the FDA clearance and market introduction of the Monaco Pedicle Screw System.  The Monaco Pedicle Screw System, that is based on a low profile screw head design, is used to stabilize the spine during non-cervical pedicle fixation. The Monaco Pedicle Screw System provides the market with a low profile screw head, manufactured from Cobolt Chrome, that accommodates Ø5.5 & Ø6.0mm Cobalt Chrome and Titanium Alloy Rods.  The unique design of the thread yields minimal to no wear debris during rod reduction and final tightening.  The screw head and Locking Cap thread design deters splay along with the Cobalt Chrome material stiffness.  This combination has proven that Monaco splays less than other similar and larger screw heads currently on the market.  The bone screw thread […]