Description
The MaxAn Anterior Cervical Plate System is a plate and screw system composed of titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V ELI). The system includes self-drilling bone screws, which are available in various diameters. The plates have an integral locking component that secures the bone screws into the plate. Various instruments are available to facilitate implantation of the device.
Indications
The MaxAn Anterior Cervical Plate System is intended for anterior interbody screw fixation of the cervical spine. The system is indicated for use in the temporary stabilization of the anterior spine during the development of cervical spinal fusions in patients with degenerative disease of the cervical spine (as defined by neck pain of discogenic origin confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies), trauma (including fractures), tumors, deformity (defined as kyphosis, lordosis, or scoliosis), pseudarthrosis, and/or failed previous fusions. The intended levels for treatment range from C2–T1.
Contraindications
The MaxAn Anterior Cervical Plate System is contraindicated in patients with spinal infection or inflammation; morbid obesity; mental illness, alcoholism or drug abuse; pregnancy; metal sensitivity/foreign body sensitivity; inadequate tissue coverage over the operative site; open wounds local to the operative area, or rapid joint disease, bone absorption, osteopenia and/or osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a relative contraindication since the condition may limit the degree of obtainable correction, the amount of mechanical fixation and/or intolerance.