The Vail™ Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (OCT) Spinal Fixation System provides a simple and comprehensive solution to promote fusion of the occipitocervico-thoracic spine from the occiput through T3. Along with simple intuitive instrumentation, the Vail system includes occipital plates, rods, hooks, polyaxial screws, rod-to-rod connectors, head-to-head crossbars and offset connectors. The system components can be assembled in a variety of configurations, allowing the surgeon to tailor the construct to the particular needs of the patient.
Features:
- A complete posterior fixation system for Occipito-CervicoThoracic procedures
- Designed with unique implant features to improve implant performance
- Reverse buttress thread reduces the chance of cross threading the set screw or splaying the screw head
- Low-profile screw head allows for optimal screw and rod placement with 60º range of motion
- Thoracic polyaxial and smooth shank screws feature a tapered minor diameter thread designed to condense the bone and provide superior bone purchase
- Midline occipital bone plate fixation with optional lateral fixation points
- Adjustable occipital plate rod housing for ease of rod alignment
- Instrumentation designed by surgeons to simplify and streamline procedures
About Posterior Cervical Fusion
Posterior Cervical Fusion is a procedure intended for the stabilization of the cervical spine through a posterior approach. The procedure is commonly performed using hooks, plates, screws and rods as an adjunct to the fusion. Posterior cervical fusion is performed to treat instabilities which arise from: degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, fracture/dislocation, atlantoaxial fractures with insatiability, occipito-cervical dislocation, revisions of previous cervical spine surgery and tumors.(Source: Depuy Synthes)
About Zimmer
Zimmer was founded in 1927 by Justin O. Zimmer, originally producing aluminum splints. The firm is headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, where it is part of the medical devices business cluster there. Recently has acquired Biomet.Zimmer Spine is a global leader in spine innovation, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for spine patients worldwide by delivering comprehensive thoracolumbar, cervical fixation and biologics surgical solutions, training and clinical support that advance and support surgeons. http://www.zimmer.com