Design and Quality Engineer at Xenco Medical - San Diego, California, United States
Developed through extensive research at the intersection of materials science and biomechanical engineering, Xenco Medical's SETx Technology eliminates the expensive, cumbersome, and inefficient processes necessary for traditional implant systems. The SETx Technology spinal systems are packaged sterile and ready to use. At the completion of each surgery, the instruments are disposed of, never to be used on another patient.SETx Technology's highly reinforced, composite polymer derives its remarkable durability from the unique nature of its interfacial bond strength. Engineering our surgical instruments from a highly durable fibrous matrix, our implant systems are capable of withstanding very high loads of force. The composite polymer used in these intuitive devices is central to the delivery of the safety, efficiency, and traceability at the core of its SETx Technology. Unlike surgical systems that are used repeatedly in hundreds of patients, these surgical systems ensure every patient is operated on with single-use implant systems functioning at their peak condition.As patient-specific implant systems, Xenco Medical's SETx Technology eliminates the risk of infection and cross contamination from reused spinal implant systems. Beyond the risks associated with improperly sterilized surgical devices, the antiquated steel instruments in use today slow the average operating room time, present inventory management challenges, and extend the time required to prepare for each case. Efficiency in the operating room is also improved through the intuitive design of inserters pre-loaded with implants.As the drive to optimize patient outcomes while streamlining internal logistics has become increasingly important in healthcare, SETx Technology composite polymer surgical systems have been welcomed across the country because they eliminate the costs associated with the autoclave process, delivery and retrievable processes, and surgery postponement due to sterilization errors.