Light to the Spine
Light to the Spine
BlackArmor® implants by icotec
icotec is the global leader in radiolucent implants. The nonmetallic, radiolucent BlackArmor® material developed by icotec is biocompatible, and has been successfully implanted for over 15 years. Its X-ray translucency facilitates clear postoperative assessment of the site of care for tumor recurrence and bony fusion, allows for better delineation of the tumor from healthy tissue and optimizes radiotherapy planning and tumor treatment.1
1 Ringel et al. 2017. Radiolucent Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Pedicle Screws for Treatment of Spinal Tumors: Advantages for Radiation Planning and Follow-Up Imaging. World Neurosurg., 105:294-301.
BlackArmor® implants by icotec
Revolutionary Treatment with Transparency
- BlackArmor® Carbon/PEEK material: metal-free, radiolucent and mechanically durable
- Optimal presentation of tissue structures (bones and nerves) in postoperative assessment using X-rays, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging
- Assist in homogenous planning and application of the radiation dose for spinal tumors
- 15 years of clinical success in the treatment of spinal pathologies
BlackArmor® implants by icotec
Benefits in Assessment and Treatment
The bone-like material and the artifact-reduced imaging lead to several benefits1:
BlackArmor® implants by icotec
Developed and Manufactured in Switzerland
- Material and technology developed at the renowned ETH in Zurich (top positions in global rankings for science and engineering)
- The Swiss medtech industry is known for the the highest reliability and precision manufacturing
- BlackArmor® material – developed and manufactured in Switzerland to the highest quality standards