Merlot OrthopediX, Inc. is an early stage medical technology company whose mission is to further develop, refine and build value into the Merlot bone anchorage technology. The Merlot bone anchorage platform, based on a fixation anchor with double helical tines - originally conceived from a wine corkscrew (hence the company name) offers minimal bone disruption with comparable or superior bone purchase to traditional spine screws, making it an ideal design for less dense or more fragile bone, commonly observed in aging patients and those with osteoporosis.
Alphatec Spine will have responsibility for ongoing development, regulatory and worldwide commercialization of the Merlot technology exclusive to the field of spine disorders.