The system, built on MiRus’ proprietary rhenium alloys, received the breakthrough designation for treating the cervical and upper thoracic spine. MiRus developed it around a 2.9 mm MoRe rod, which it says is much smaller than current commercial systems.

Europa’s lower-diameter rod allows for the use of low-profile pedicle screw tulips. This can lead to less invasive surgery and less hardware prominence in smaller patients. MiRus said its MoRe rods provide a superior level of rigidity, strength and fatigue resistance, despite its lower diameter. This reduces the risk of spine rod fractures compared to current systems.