Carlsbad, CA – November 25, 2025 — Spinal Elements®, a spine technology company known for developing innovative surgical solutions that prioritize clinical performance and surgical efficiency, today announced the expansion of its Sapphire X® Cervical Plate System. The System now includes newly designed segmental and long plate options, offering surgeons enhanced versatility for anterior cervical spine procedures.
The Sapphire X system was originally launched as an anterior cervical system with segmental plates that provide streamlined instrumentation, a slim anatomical profile, short stature, and one-step insertion. The addition of the new segmental and long plate options allows for expanded applications across a broader spectrum of cervical pathologies, from single-level fusions to complex, multi-level reconstructions.
“These new plate options are a direct result of feedback from spine surgeons who asked for more intraoperative flexibility and efficiency,” said Rick Simmons, Chief Marketing Officer, Spinal Elements. “With the expanded Sapphire X platform, we continue to deliver solutions that are intelligently designed to support excellent clinical outcomes.”
The segmental plate is ideal for adjacent-level pathology or revision procedures where a shorter construct is needed to supplement existing hardware. The long plate offers additional stability and anchoring for multi-level cervical fusion cases, providing extended fixation in patients requiring robust anterior support.
Key benefits of the Sapphire X system include:
- Low-profile, anatomical design to minimize soft tissue irritation
- Integrated, one-step insertion for efficiency and alignment
- Comprehensive plate and screw size matrix for customized construct options
- Streamlined surgical workflow through intuitive instrumentation
With the launch of the new configurations, Spinal Elements reinforces its commitment to providing comprehensive anterior cervical solutions that combine surgeon input, biomechanical integrity, and surgical efficiency.
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About Spinal Elements
Spinal Elements is a Carlsbad, California-based medical device company focused on the design, development, and commercialization of a comprehensive portfolio of systems, products, and technologies for spine surgery procedures. A leading designer, developer, manufacturer, and marketer of innovative medical devices used in spinal surgical procedures, Spinal Elements combines leading medical device technologies, biologics, and instrumentation to create positive surgical outcomes that exceed surgeon and patient expectations. Spinal Elements has built a reputation delivering innovative and differentiated technologies that enable fundamental shifts in solutions for spine surgery. The company markets a complete portfolio of advanced spinal implant technologies. Learn more at www.spinalelements.com.
For more information about Spinal Elements, contact:
Rick Simmons
Chief Marketing Officer
Spinal Elements
rsimmons@spinalelements.com
About Kohlberg & Company
Kohlberg is a leading U.S. middle market private equity firm based in Mount Kisco, New York. Over the firm’s 36-year history, the firm has organized 11 private equity vehicles totaling in aggregate over $14 billion. Since inception, the firm’s private equity investments have generated over $10 billion in realized returns with no realized losses since Fund VI (2007 vintage). The firm invests in leading middle market businesses that are identified through its rigorous thematic research and the firm’s White Paper Program in its six core practice areas. For more information, please visit www.kohlberg.com.
For more information about Kohlberg & Company, contact:
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Kohlberg & Company, L.L.C.
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New York, NY 10022
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