Meni-Med is developing a disposable and radiolucent spinal retractor for minimally invasive surgical procedures.
Meni-Med's retractor has micron retraction capability, allowing for minimal incisions, non-traumatic tissue access, and additional features beneficial for both surgeons and patients.
Meni-Med's retractor aims to reduce paraspinal tissue damage and therefore post-operative pain, helping the patient quickly return to normal daily activity with less long-term damage. The use of Meni-Med's retractor results in shorter surgery times, and its benefits include small incisions, controlled access to the surgical site, multi-level access in different spinal anatomies, illuminated optimal visibility, recording capabilities (beneficial also for teaching and legal purposes), radiolucent abilities, and convenient removal and disposal.
Clinical trials with the device were successfully carried out, under Helsinki approval, at the Assaf Harofeh Medical Center. Initial prototypes of the device have been granted patents from the United States and Europe, and further patents are pending.