Clarus Medical is dedicated to providing minimally invasive therapies for spinal surgery, for neurosurgery and for pain management. Clarus offers a comprehensive line of both proven and new minimally invasive devices. We provide more such devices, systems and accessories than any other company.

Our products range from easy to use steerable catheters for lysis of adhesions to sophisticated endoscopic systems for spinal and cranial surgery.

Clarus products allow surgeons and pain physicians to access and treat pathologies throughout the central nervous system from the cranium to the sacrum. A short description of our products follows.

LASE has been used in over 25,000 procedures and has earned a clear reputation as the most successful device for arthroscopic disc decompression. LASE incorporates endoscopy, continuous irrigation, a steerable catheter and the ability to use surgical forceps. This combination allows the physician to remove as much or as little material as necessary to relieve pain. The ability to remove a targeted amount of disc material and to visually verify the effects of the therapy distinguishes LASE from other small diameter, percutaneous procedures. LASE is FDA cleared for lumbar and cervical applications.

Why consider LASE? Four out of five patients benefit - based on patient assessment Minimally invasive outpatient procedure Low patient risk Cost effective Does not compromise surgical alternatives LASE Benefits Ease of use: Integrates laser, illumination, imaging, irrigation and aspiration in one small catheter. More effective ablation: Articulation laser tip improves physician's ability to create a cavity in the disc. Full visibility: Physician can identify target tissues, observe ablation throughout the procedure and determine procedural effectiveness. Minimally invasive: Low morbidity with little or no internal scarring. Patient friendly: Continuous cooling during procedure enhances patient comfort; small puncture site leaves little or no surface scarring. Holmium: YAG laser energy: Energy is absorbed in 0.5 millimeters of tissue, reducing the risk of nerve root damage. Full access of the disc: Steerable catheter tip pro- vides a more precise, directional therapy.

Clarus has now added the well-known Nucleotome system to it's product offering. The Nucleotome set the standard for safety and efficacy in percutaneous discectomy in well over 200,000 APLD. The Nucleotome uses an automated shaver and continuous irrigation to remove disc nucleus. Surgical instruments are available for use through the working cannula giving the physicians the capability to reach the desired end point. The Nucleotome has a blunt distal tip and produces no heat, which translates to safety and patient comfort. Nuclear material is aspirated and collected for possible later examination. The Nucleotome is FDA cleared for lumbar, thoracic, and cervical applications.

The Nucleotome set the standard for safety in Percutaneous Discectomy. Automated discectomy, continuous irrigation, and surgical instruments allows you to do more. Simple Easy to use Cost Effective Nucleotome Benefits Provides a safe and effective treatment at all lumbar levels. Has continuous irrigation to remove tissue and toxins. Minimizes risk of epidural scarring. Allows the physician to collect and examine the extracted tissue. Performed under local anesthesia. Provides a more economic mode of treatment. Nucleotome Console - with proven reliability, it operates all Nucleotome products Sterile Disposable Accessory Set - includes all required components - guide needle, working cannula, dilator, trephine and Nucleotome probe - all in one set. Rounded tip reduces risk of penetration of the anterior annulus. Enclosed "guillotine:" cutting action ensures maximum safety. Resects and aspirates nucleus in one step. Functional at all lumbar levels. Does not cut annulus or endplates. Available in diameters and lengths to meet the requirements of both physician and patient.