The Medacta MectaLIF Anterior Interbody Fusion Device offers an unprecedented MODULAR design that incorporates the benefits of an anterior plate and a radiolucent interbody spacer.In order to accommodate specific anatomical requirements and specific pathologies to treat, the surgeon has the ability to assemble any of the available plates intraoperatively giving the complete freedom of choice!
Features:
- 3D Fixed Volume: Coronal Divergent/Convergent screw angles create a fixed secure bone volume of 3D fixation.Optimal Cortical Support: Horizontal angled screws transfer the load completely on the plates to the cortical bone avoiding stressto the cancellous bone and strip into the bone.
- Versatile Offering: MectaLIF Anterior cages are offered with numerous implant heights and footprints ensuring an optimal anterior / posterior support and providing patients with the best anatomical fit.
- Sterile implants: provide full implants traceability while eliminating the risk of reprocessing!
- Secure Locking Mechanism:The screws securely lock into the plate due to a reached torque minimum which eliminates the need for a separate screw anti-migration locking system.Plates are threaded to match and guide the screw insertion and to avoid any cross threading.
- Enhanced Bone Graft Volume :Large central bone graft area may help accelerate the occurrence of fusion through the implant.
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 Medacta
Medacta International is a Swiss company developing, manufacturing and distributing orthopaedic and neurosurgical medical devices worldwide. Founded in 1999 with a vision to create a better patient experience for people needing joint and spine treatment, Medacta specializes in highly innovative minimally-invasive, personalized approaches designed to bring renewed hope and optimism to patients. Medacta is a recognized leader in Hip Replacement with its proprietary AMIS® (Anterior Minimally Invasive Surgery) product offerings and in Knee Replacement via MyKnee® Patient Matched 3-D printing technology. At the 2014 North American Spine Society (NASS) Annual Meeting, Medacta’s new MySpine® Patient Matched product was awarded “Best New Technology – Posterior Thoracolumbar Spine Treatments”.http://www.medacta.com