Silicon Nitride (Si₃N₄) was first prepared in 1857, and was little more than a chemical curiosity for nearly a century. But things changed in the late 1940s, when the compound began to be used across multiple industries, ultimately providing a key component in electronics, turbo machinery, bearings and even orbital satellites.

Today, Silicon Nitride is leading a revolution in interbody fusion. AMEDICA is the only company with the ability to manufacture interbody fusion devices from medical-grade Silicon Nitride.

These devices:

• Are significantly stronger and more durable than PEEK
• May yield faster fusion: by way of a hydrophilic, microtextured surface
• Are anti-infective: unique material inhibits bacterial biofilm formation and bacteria colonization
• Are free of MRI or CT imaging artifacts: a major advantage for intraoperative implant placement and postoperative fusion assessment