Life Spine(R) Announces Nationwide Market Introduction of KINETIC(R)-SL Dynamic Anterior...

Life Spine(R) Announces Nationwide Market Introduction of KINETIC(R)-SL
Dynamic Anterior Cervical Plating System

-New internally dynamized anterior cervical plating system offers zero-step
locking mechanism

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Spine announces the
nationwide market introduction of the KINETIC-SL Dynamic Anterior Cervical
Plating System. KINETIC-SL, which gained 510(k) approval from the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) in early 2008, is an internally dynamizing
anterior cervical plating system and utilizes a zero-step locking mechanism
allowing bone screws to be securely fixated without any additional locking
components or implants. The self-retaining screw capture mechanism prevents
screw backout while still allowing substantial screw angulation.

Michael S. Butler, Life Spine's president and CEO said, "The KINETIC-SL
Dynamic ACP System is the fourth anterior cervical plating system that we
have successfully brought to market. It combines the unique internally
dynamizing features of the original KINETIC System along with the zero-step
locking mechanism of the NEO(R)-SL static plating system. Surgeons involved
with the limited release of KINETIC-SL have indicated good results with this
system which is very promising."

Life Spine is dedicated to improving the quality of life for spinal patients
by increasing procedural efficiency and efficacy through innovative design,
uncompromising quality standards, and the most technologically advanced
manufacturing platforms. Life Spine, which is privately held, is based in
Hoffman Estates, Illinois. For more information, please visit
http://www.lifespine.com.

SOURCE Life Spine

Richard Greiber, Vice President of Professional Relations of Life Spine,
+1-847-884-6117, rgreiber@lifespine.com