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Spinal Simplicity, LLC Announces that Blue Valley Hospital has Performed the First US Surgery
with the MinutemanG3, Lateral MIS Fusion Plate
Overland Park, KS – April 20, 2015 – Spinal Simplicity, LLC, a spinal device company dedicated to the
creation of innovative simple solutions to treat complex spinal disorders, announced today that Dr.
Harold Hess performed the first US surgical implantation of the MinutemanG3, Lateral MIS Fusion Plate.
The MinutemanG3 is indicated for the treatment of degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, tumors
and/or trauma where symptoms are usually low back and leg pain. The lateral MIS approach used to
implant the device eliminates the dissection of sensitive back muscles often associated with lumbar
fusions while maintaining an adequate distance from the neural structures. The minimally disruptive
MinutemanG3 system was designed to reduce operative time and allow for a quicker patient recovery-helping to improve the overall outcome of lumbar fusion procedures.
As stated by Dr. Hess “My goal has always been to develop technology that would improve the
outcomes of patients through a minimally invasive, yet simple technique. With this in mind, I cofounded Spinal Simplicity to create the MinutemanG3 as an innovative, simple solution to treat complex
spinal conditions. The MinutemanG3 can be implanted in 10-15 minutes through a lateral 1-inch incision,
in what is considered a safer-zone. Up until now, this technology did not exist for surgeons and patients.
I envision the MinutemanG3 will provide the foundation for further innovation in the minimally invasive
spine market."
The MinutemanG3 system is available for commercial launch nationwide.
About Spinal Simplicity
Spinal Simplicity, LLC, headquartered in Overland Park, KS, is dedicated to the creation of innovative
simple solutions for the treatment of complex spinal disorders. In 2008, the company was founded by
Dr. Harold Hess, a practicing neurosurgeon and Todd Moseley, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20
years of orthopedic and distribution experience. Spinal Simplicity’s vision is to be the global leader in
innovative, simplified surgical solutions, delivering uncompromising quality. For more information,
please visit www.spinalsimplicity.com.