The lumbar spine is the site of many back injuries and conditions, ranging from disc problems to degeneration and spinal arthritis. Current procedures for disorders of the lumbar spine are based on pedicle screw constructs, a costly and highly invasive solution leading frequently to complications and re-operations. Zygofix has developed the zLOCK system, a miniature implant that achieves spinal fusion without screws, in a safer, less invasive and more cost-effective solution. With the market seeking to reduce open spinal fusion procedures, our objective is to improve global healthcare and patient quality of life by providing an innovative solution for minimally invasive posterior stabilization and becoming a leading manufacturer of implanted instrumentation for spinal fusion procedures. The system, covered by one patent granted and two PCT applications, has been successfully validated in pre-clinical studies and a First in Man clinical study. This feasibility study was performed to assess the technical, commercial and financial elements required for a successful commercialization of zLOCK.