CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carlsmed, Inc. (NASDAQ:CARL) ("Carlsmed" or the "Company"), today announced the first personalized cervical plating procedure using the corra™ Cervical Plating System, the latest addition to its portfolio of personalized spine surgery solutions. The procedure, which was performed by Dr. Aaron Clark at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), represents an important milestone as the Company prepares for the planned commercial launch of the corra™ system later this year.

"We're excited to expand our personalized cervical offerings following the recent launch of our aprevo® Cervical Interbody System," said Mike Cordonnier, Chairman and CEO of Carlsmed. "This first procedure and the commencement of the clinical evaluation is an important step in validating our technology in a real-world setting. We developed corra™ to address unmet needs in cervical spine surgery, and we remain committed to delivering solutions designed to support surgeons, improve alignment precision and enhance patient outcomes through truly personalized design."

The corra™ Cervical Plating System is designed to stabilize the cervical spine during fusion procedures using patient-specific plates tailored to each individual's anatomy and surgical plan. Utilizing Carlsmed's digital surgery ecosystem, key anatomical aspects including screw positioning and plate curvature are tailored pre-operatively to each vertebral level, helping support consistent fixation and precise alignment for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) procedures. When used in conjunction with the aprevo® cervical planning and interbody fusion devices, the corra™ Personalized Plating System can provide anatomical fit and fixation for patients.

"Cervical plates play a critical role in stabilizing fusion constructs, and extending personalization to cervical fixation can enable more precise plate positioning and screw trajectory," said Dr. Aaron Clark of UCSF. "Designing each plate around patient-specific anatomy and alignment objectives has the potential to reduce intraoperative contouring and support more accurate execution of the preoperative plan. This precision reinforces confidence in the biomechanics of each patient's construct and may help mitigate risks associated with adjacent-level stress that can contribute to postoperative symptoms and revision surgery following ACDF procedures."

Data from the clinical evaluation will inform continued product refinement as Carlsmed prepares for broader market introduction. The Company expects to conduct additional evaluations in the coming months and anticipates commercial launch later this year.

About Carlsmed

Carlsmed is a medical technology company pioneering AI-enabled personalized spine surgery solutions with a mission to improve outcomes and decrease the cost of healthcare for spine surgery and beyond.

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Carlsmed Announces first corra™ personalized Cervical Plating Procedure