Spine company Highridge Medical has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with PathKeeper Surgical for its Navigation System in the U.S.
PathKeeper, an Israeli-based medtech company, was founded in 2018 to address the high failure rates and radiation exposure associated with traditional spinal surgeries.
Through the agreement, Highridge will grow its portfolio of real-time, optical navigation platforms designed to improve accuracy and efficiency in spinal procedures.
This year, Highridge has doubled down on its spine portfolio, completing new research and development, and several product and technology acquisitions.
In June, Highridge proved its intent to double down on its spine portfolio when it made the decision to shed its Bone Healing division. Highridge said the deal aligned with the company’s strategy to exclusively focus on spine and drive long-term growth through dedicated investment in innovation and expansion of commercial capabilities.
In early September, Highridge Medical acquired several brands from Accelus, including FlareHawk and Toro expandable interbody fusion systems, as well as the LineSider pedicle screw system.
The PathKeeper Surgical Navigation System uses 3D optical tracking and AI-enhanced imaging, offering spine surgeons greater precision during procedures. The system integrates into existing operating rooms, reducing procedure times, supporting better patient outcomes, and helping minimize radiation exposure for patients and the surgical team.
“We are building an enabling technology platform with solutions designed to improve surgical accuracy and streamline procedural workflows,” Rebecca Whitney, CEO of Highridge Medical, said in a prepared statement. “Through our agreement with PathKeeper, we are providing our surgeons access to next-generation, radiation-free navigation designed to make spine surgery safer and more precise while enabling positive outcomes with greater confidence.”
