mild® procedure

A procedure with proven results1
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The mild procedure addresses a major root cause of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) by removing excess ligament tissue to restore space in the spinal canal
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Getting patients back on their feet2

The mild procedure addresses a major root cause of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) by removing excess ligament tissue to restore space in the spinal canal and does not significantly alter the structural anatomy of the spine.3,4

mild removes thickened ligament to reduce compression in the spinal canal

Benefits of the procedure

  • Early treatment option—consider when conservative therapies (e.g., physical therapy, pain medication, chiropractic) are not providing adequate relief5
  • Outpatient procedure—can be performed through a single, midline incision, which allows streamlined access to multiple levels and sides, to help reduce non-treating time2
  • Addresses a major root cause of LSS—restores space in the spinal canal, which reduces the compression of the nerves 
  • Quick recovery time—patients are typically discharged within 24 hours4

Please see Instructions for Use (IFU) for a complete listing of warnings, precautions and adverse events.

Clinically significant outcomes

  • Pain relief—mild may provide lasting* pain relief and increased mobility1
  • Patient satisfaction—patients reported a 76.8% patient satisfaction rate with the mild procedure1
  • Increase standing time—In a Cleveland Clinic 1-year study, patients were able to increase their average standing time from 8 minutes to 56 minutes (stand 7x longer) with less pain3
  • Increase walking distance—In a Cleveland Clinic 1-year study, patients were able to increase their average walking distance from 246 feet to 3,956 feet (walk 16x farther) with less pain3

*As demonstrated in a 2-year follow-up

A procedure with proven results

Product highlights

Product features

The mild procedure is designed to guide and maintain depth

Confident control6

Designed to guide and maintain depth.

When restricted interlaminar space presents, the mild procedure provides the access needed

Reliable access6

When restricted interlaminar space presents.

The mild procedure features set-up is designed to simplify the treatment process for lumbar spinal stenosis

Simple set-up6

To streamline the procedure.

Kit contents

mild initiator

initiator

The initiator simplifies the interlaminar procedure by integrating multiple components into a streamlined design. With a 4.9-inch working length when assembled, the system ensures precise access while the portal grip maintains consistent treatment zone docking and ergonomic, multi-point control minimizes hand fatigue.6

mild access auger

access auger

The access auger is designed with precision threads and a blunt tip to reliably access restricted interlaminar spaces less than 5mm in height.6

mild bone rongeur

bone rongeur

The bone rongeur is designed for precise removal of laminar bone. Featuring an 8.5-inch cutting tube with a 0.4-inch tip aperture, the device captures and retains bone for removal.6

mild tissue sculpter

tissue sculpter

The tissue sculpter is designed to remove tissue from the interlaminar space. Its tip contours to the anatomy for precise capture and removal of tissue. The device operates with a pistol grip handle and finger trigger, activating the cutting function with a squeeze.6

Nearly 100 million patients are diagnosed each year with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) globally7

Procedure highlights†

Step by step

Step 1: Make incision (5.1mm) and insert portal, trocar, portal stabilizer and depth guide to access treatment area

1. Make incision (5.1mm) and insert portal, trocar, portal stabilizer and depth guide to access treatment area

Step 2: If needed, use access auger to help facilitate access

2. If needed, use access auger to help facilitate access

Step 3: Remove bone to achieve access

3. Remove bone to achieve access

Step 4: Debulk hypertrophic ligament

4. Debulk hypertrophic ligament

Step 5: Remove instruments and close with a bandage

5. Remove instruments and close with a bandage

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