Activ C is the cervical disc prosthesis for a motion preserving treatment of degenerative cervical disc disease. It is indicated for light to moderate degeneration of cervical disc with light to moderate changes of the disc, vertebral endplates, osteophytes and/or with fresh herniated disc.
The specific motion pattern, physiological center of rotation and the shape of prosthesis-plates ensure the best possible adaption to natural anatomy and biomechanics of the patient for a fast reduction/elimination of pain/neurological deficits and a longterm preservation of motion patterns and the protection of adjacent levels.
Advantages
1.- Safe anchorage and prevention of vertebral body splitting by the combination of spikes and keel and specific technique of keel preparation.
2.- Improved primary stability and fast ingrowth fo bone cells through Plasmapore® coating
3.- Fast and safe bonding between bone and prosthesis surface
4.- Natural motion pattern through shape and type of inlay/prosthesis, analogy between motion patterns of facet joints and prothesis
5.- Good conformity with anatomy of vertebral body and improved primary stability by anatomical shape of prosthesis plates
6.- Safe and easy application in cases with narrow disc space through small height of prosthesis
7.- Flexible use in different grades of degeneration through specific designs
8.- Low risk of complication by safe materials and simple surgical technique
Properties
- Primary stability by a combination of spikes and keel
- Secondary and primary stability by Plasmapore® coating
- Radius of inlay adapted to mean values of normal distribution of anatomy
- Anatomical shape of prosthesis plates
- Smallest height with 5 mm
- Different designs for indications with light to moderate degeneration
- No risk for split of vertebral bodies
- Solid materials (Cobalt-Chrome-Molybden/high molecular Polyethylene)
- Easy preparation for keel
- Easy handling
About Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC
Aesculap Inc., a B. Braun company, founded in 1867 in Tuttlingen, Germany, is the world’s largest and one of the most respected manufacturers of surgical instruments and sterilization container. Aesculap is a leading privately-owned manufacturing company, passionately committed to providing high-quality, innovative products and services to all surgical disciplines, with particular focus in the fields of General, Neuro, Spine and Orthopaedics.
About B. Braun
B. Braun Medical Inc. (B.Braun), a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. The Company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. Guided by its “Sharing Expertise®” philosophy, B.Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs.The B.Braun group of companies includes B.Braun, Aesculap® and CAPS®. B.Braun’s U.S. headquarters is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with its global headquarters based in Melsungen, Germany. It employs more than 44,000 employees in more than 50 countries throughout the world. To learn more about B.Braun visit www.bbraunusa.com.