PCM Artificial Cervical Disc

SPECS

Product Category: Spinal Implants , Historical Products

By Product Type: Artificial Disc (TDR)

Location: Cervical Disc Replacement

Insertion Approach: Anterior approach

TDR Characteristics: Spike/Tooth based

Disc Articulation Characteristics: Metal-on-Poly

By Location/Approach: Anterior Cervical

By Procedure Type: ACDA

By System Type: Motion Preservation

By Material: Titanium Plasma Sprayed , HA (Hydroxyapatite) Coated

DESCRIPTION

NuVasive PCM Artificial Cervical Disc  (Porous Coated Motion) Cervical Disc is a motion-preserving total disc replacement device designed for cervical spine arthroplasty. It is indicated for reconstruction of the disc at single levels from C3-C7 following discectomy for intractable radiculopathy and/or myelopathy. Now discontinued

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 Features 

  •  Construction: Two cobalt-chromium-molybdenum (CoCrMo) endplates with a ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) insert 
  • Approved for one level and adjacent to a fusion
  • Coating: Titanium plasma spray coating on the bone-contact surfaces with calcium phosphate surface coating
  • Articulation: Ball-and-socket design allowing controlled motion 
  • Footprint options:
    • Small: 14x17mm
    • Medium: 16x17mm
    • Large: 17x20mm 
  • Height options: 6.5, 7.2, 8.0mm
  • Profile: Low-profile design to maintain anatomical disc space height 
  • Biomechanical Properties Allows for physiologic range of motion in: 
    • Flexion-extension 
    • Lateral bending 
    • Axial rotation 
  • Semi-constrained design helps prevent excessive translation 
  • Maintains center of rotation similar to natural disc Surgical Specifications 
  • Fixation: Initial stability achieved through serrated teeth and titanium coating 

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