Cervical-thoracic vertebra arthrodesis plate Artus™

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Product overview
Artus™ is a cervical plate system designed for anterior fixation, stabilization and correction of spinal segments in the cervical and cervicothoracic regions (C2 to T1). The portfolio includes standard and midline plates in multiple level configurations and an integrated blocking mechanism to secure bone screws and reduce risk of screw back‑out. Implants are offered sterile packed and manufactured from a titanium alloy.

Key features

• One screwdriver concept: single screwdriver for insertion of temporary fixation screws, bone screws and for operating the blocking mechanism.
• Variable screw angulation: variable screws permit up to ±10° angulation relative to the plate hole.
• Pre‑lordosed plates: plates supplied with cervical lordosis contour.
• Screw options: fixed and variable screws available in self‑tapping, self‑drilling and combined variants with multiple lengths and diameters.
• Sterile implants: all implants available sterile packed.

Product details

• Indication: anterior mechanical support of the cervical spine from C2 to T1.
• Plate types: standard plates (1–4 level) and midline plates (1–2 level) to match patient anatomy and number of levels.
• Blocking mechanism: integrated locking feature in plates to prevent screw back‑out; closed with the same screwdriver used for screw insertion.
• Instrumentation concept: instruments organized on a single tray arranged by surgical steps to support efficient OR workflow.

Implants (detailed)

• Standard plates: 1‑level (lengths 12–26 mm), 2‑level (24–46 mm), 3‑level (39–69 mm), 4‑level (60–84 mm).
• Midline plates: 1‑level (12–26 mm), 2‑level (24–46 mm).
• Screws (examples): diameters Ø 4.0 mm and Ø 4.5 mm; typical lengths 12–18 mm.
• Screw types: fixed and variable; available as self‑drilling, self‑tapping, and combined self‑drilling/self‑tapping options.
• Rescue screws: dedicated rescue screws (e.g., self‑tapping Ø 4.5 mm) for revision or compromised bone quality.
• Implant material: titanium alloy.

Instruments (highlights)

• Screwdriver: single screwdriver for temporary fixation screws, bone screws and blocking mechanism operation.
• Drill guides: fixed drill guide for perpendicular drilling; variable drill guide for drilling angle selection up to ±10°.
• Awl: with awl sleeve cortical perforation limited to 4 mm; with drill guides or dual guide perforation limited to 10 mm.
• Tray layout: instrument set stored on a single tray in sequence of surgical steps to streamline preparation and instrument passing.

Technical specifications

• Indication range: anterior cervical stabilization C2 to T1.
• Plate configurations: standard 1‑, 2‑, 3‑, 4‑level; midline 1‑ and 2‑level.
• Plate lengths (examples): standard 1‑level 12–26 mm; 2‑level 24–46 mm; 3‑level 39–69 mm; 4‑level 60–84 mm; midline 1‑level 12–26 mm; 2‑level 24–46 mm.
• Screw diameters: Ø 4.0 mm and Ø 4.5 mm.
• Screw lengths: typically 12–18 mm.
• Screw angulation: variable screws allow ±10° relative to plate hole.
• Blocking mechanism: integrated locking mechanism operated with the same screwdriver used for screw insertion.
• Implant material: titanium alloy.
• Packaging: all implants available sterile packed.
• Instruments: single screwdriver concept; fixed and variable drill guides; awl with sleeve (4 mm limit) or with guides (10 mm limit); instruments arranged on one tray.