I wonder when the Activ C will be in studies here in the USA ? See below for the C info after the Activ-L info - Jill

The Activ-L Artificial Disc received the European CE Mark in 2005. Currently, the Activ-L Artificial Disc is in clinical use in Europe and Canada. The Activ-L currently is limited to investigational use only in the United StatesUnited States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. .

About Aesculap Implant Systems, Inc.

Aesculap was founded in 1867 in Tuttlingen, Germany and has grown into the largest and one of the most respected manufacturers of surgical instruments A surgical instrument is a specially designed tool or device for performing specific actions of carrying out desired effects during a surgery or operation, such as modifying biological tissue, or to provide access or viewing it. in the world. Over the years, Aesculap has continued to evolve into a diversified healthcare corporation by focusing its expertise in the areas of orthopaedics, spinal implants, neurosurgeryneurosurgery /neu·ro·sur·gery/ (noor´o-sur?jer-e) surgery of the nervous system.

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n.
Surgery on any part of the nervous system.
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In order to be more responsive to its growing customer base in spine and orthopaedics, Aesculap, Inc. formed a new company, Aesculap Implant Systems, Inc. This new company will focus on these unique markets allowing for greater innovation and customer service. Aesculap Implant Systems maintains a surgeon/patient focus with the goal of improved operative procedures and patient outcomes leading to an improved quality of life.

Cervical disc prosthesis

Description

activ C is the cervical disc prosthesis for a motion preserving treatment of degenerativ cervical disc disease. It is indicated for light to moderate degeneration of cervical disc with light to moderate changes of the disc, vertebral endplates, osteophytes and / or with fresh herniated disc. The specific motion pattern, physiological center of rotation and the shape of prosthesis-plates ensure the best possible adaption to natural anatomy and biomechanics of the patient for a fast reduction / elimination of pain / neurological deficits and a longterm preservation of motion patterns and the protection of adjacent levels.
Advantages

  • Safe anchorage and prevention of vertebral body splitting by the combination of spikes and keel and specific technique of keel preparation
  • Improved primary stability and fast ingrowth fo bone cells through Plasmapore® coating
  • Fast and safe bonding between bone and prosthesis surface
  • Natural motion pattern through shape and type of inlay / prosthesis, analogy between motion patterns of facet joints and prothesis
  • Good conformity with anatomy of vertebral body and improved primary stability by anatomical shape of prosthesis plates
  • Safe and easy application in cases with narrow disc space through small height of prosthesis
  • Felxible use in different grades of degeneration through specific designs
  • Low risk of complication by safe materials and simple surgical technique
Indication

Motion preserving treatment of degenerativ cervical disc disease.
Light to moderate degeneration of cervical disc with light to moderate changes of the disc, vertebral endplates, osteophytes and / or with fresh herniated disc.
Age is limited by the maturation of epiphysis in young adults and the bone and healing quality in higher age.
Properties

  • Primary stability by a combination of spikes and keel
  • Secondary and primary stability by Plasmapore® coating
  • Radius of inlay adapetd to mean values of normal distribution of anatomy
  • Anatomical shape of prosthesis plates
  • Smallest height with 5 mm
  • Different designs for indications with light to moderate degeneration
  • No risk for split of vertebral bpodies
  • Solid materials (Cobald-Chrome-Molybden / high molecular Polyethylene)
  • Easy preparation for keel
  • Easy handling
Scientific Study
Actual / Active: European Prospective Controled Multicenter Study; Clinical / Neurological Parameters; Independent Computer-assisted Radiological Evaluation.
Abstract / Poster 421, SAS 2009: Functional Parameters After Cervical Disc Replacement: 6 Months Results of a Prospective Controlled Multi-Center Study; H-J Meisel, P Suchomel, J Stulik, S Kroppenstedt, J Antinheimo, J Pohjola, C Woiciechowsky, N Borm.
Abstract / Poster 24, CSRS 2009: Functional Parameters After Cervical Disc Replacement: 6 Months Results of a Prospective Controlled Multi-Center Study; H-J Meisel, P Suchomel, S Kroppenstedt, P Stosberg, J Stulik, J Antinheimo, J Pohjola, C Woiciechowsky, N Borm.
Contact

For further information please contact your B. Braun Aesculap representative or mail to
e-mail: spine@aesculap.com