A-Link Z is a spinal device that is implanted in the intervertebral body space via an anterior approach to improve stability of the spine while supporting fusion. Components are offered in different shapes and sizes to meet the requirements of the individual patient anatomy. Made from titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V ELI) with an optional interbody component composed of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) with tantalum markers.
Spine surgeons count on Acuity Surgical’s total support approach with the A-Link Z and other premiere evidenced-based solutions.
Acuity has developed and manufactured A-Link Z to:
Support bone in-growth
A-Link Z’s design and porous structure improves adhesion to vertebral body endplates to support bone in-growth.
Promote long-term stability
A-Link Z is constructed with four anchor points for inserting titanium alloy fixed angle screws to promote long-term stability.
Enable less patient trauma & surgical team efficiency
As a stand-alone device, A-Link Z is implanted through a single incision – promoting less trauma for the patient and saving valuable time for the surgical team.
Features Benefits
- Anterior column zero profile:Reduces or eliminates potential for great vessel interference
- Enhanced porous structure:Increases bone in-growth to endplate (titanium only)
- Lag screws:Loads the graft compressively to promote fusion
- Locking plate:Provides visual and audible confirmation of fully seated screw to prevent backout
- Simple instrumentation:Enhances surgeon efficiency
About ALIF Cages
Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) is a spine surgery that involves approaching the spine from the front of the body to remove disc or bone material from in between two adjacent lumbar vertebrae. The disc material is then replaced by cage containing bone graft or bone morphogenetic protein.The ALIF cage maintains normal disc height as the bone graft fuses with the bone of the vertebrae above and below to stabilize the spine.
About Acuity
Spine surgeons choose Acuity Surgical for spinal implant solutions. They know they can count on Acuity’s unwavering commitment to world-class customer support of its premiere lumbar, cervical and biologic evidence-based systems.http://acuitysurgical.com