The X-MESH™ Expandable Cage comes in three approach-specific designs; Anterolateral, Direct Anterior, and Posterior. The Direct Anterior cage features a graft window oriented so that it can be filled from an Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) approach and an instrument attachment offset by 45 degrees that allows it to be implanted while avoiding important vasculature. The Posterior cage features endplates with a smaller footprint to avoid contact with the spinal cord during implantation.
The X-MESH Expandable Cage is designed to allow bony ingrowth. Each cage comes fully assembled with rough, convex endplates containing spikes for an ideal fit and to prevent cage migration. The endplate spikes are 2.5 mm high. The cage also contains side slots and large graft windows for insertion of graft material after expansion of the cage in-situ.
The X-MESH System also provides 8 cage height options. The small footprint cages range in height from 22-71 mm, medium cages range from 22-110 mm, and the large footprint cages are available in heights ranging from 28-110 mm.
About DePuy Synthes
Founded 1895 in Warsaw, Indiana, by Revra DePuy, DePuy operates as a brand under the Johnson &Johnson Medical organization.On April 27, 2011,DePuy and Synthes agreed to a merger deal. The DePuy Synthes Companies offer the world’s most comprehensive portfolio of orthopaedic and neuro products and services for joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, neuro, cranio-maxillofacial, power tools and biomaterials. http://www.depuysynthes.com