The Mercury Classic system has been on the market since early 2009 and has a successful track record in conventional procedures. In developing the towers that enable the system to be used in MIS procedures, Spinal Elements implemented technology from a portfolio of patents the company licensed.Spine surgeon Dr. Douglas Musser of Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates comments, “The
fact that the Mercury Classic system has been designed to work well as a conventional or MIS system is very beneficial to me. No matter what my surgical plan, I know that the implant system will be the same.”
Benefits:
- Proven Concept. Uniquely Elegant.
- Low profile polyaxial head – Accommodates varying anatomical and clinical situations
- Cannulated screw – Ideal for MIS cases
- Buttress threaded cap and screw head – Minimizes cross-threading and provides high grip strength
- Self tapping, tapered bone screw – Buttress thread designed for maximum strength, screw purchase and pullout resistance
- Lordosed and straight Ø5.5mm rods in lengths up to 400mm
- Mercury Classic Pedicle Screws in conjunction with Lucent implants at L4-L5 and L5-S1.Mercury Classic Instruments Are Reliable and Intuitive
- Polyaxial Screwdriver – Attaches easily and maintains screw
- rigidity during insertion and use
- Cannulated and Solid Taps – Assertive cutting geometry
- provides effective hole preparation
- Reduction instruments – Conform to screw head to make rod
- reduction quick and predictable
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