Medtronic Sofamor Danek is a global leader and pioneer in the field of Minimal Access Spinal Technologies (MAST). With the development of the CD HORIZON® ECLIPSE®, CD HORIZON® SEXTANT™, and METRx™ Spinal Systems, Medtronic Sofamor Danek has solidified its ongoing commitment to develop less invasive products, techniques, and technologies for spine surgery.

Medtronic Sofamor Danek is committed to the continuous development of minimal access surgery through the implementation of a cross-divisional strategy focused on the development and marketing of new technologies. Medtronic Sofamor Danek's Minimal Access Spinal Technologies focus on integrating current minimal access systems, such as the METRx™ System Tubular Retractor and Progressive Dilation Technology, with new and existing technologies and products from Medtronic Sofamor Danek.

Medtronic Sofamor Danek's mission for its Minimal Access Spinal Technologies is to lead the industry in designing spinal systems for surgeons to assist them in performing surgery with much smaller incisions, more precision, less damage to the surrounding tissue, and faster recovery times.