Atlantis Translational Anterior Cervical Plate System

How It Works

The Atlantis Translational^® Anterior Cervical Plate System is a ratcheting plate featuring segments that translate under compression, but maintain their position under tension. Test results demonstrated that the unidirectional plate had less motion in flexion-extension and maintained a more consistent graft load when compared to bidirectional design.^1,2 These comparative study test results are based on non-clinical testing. Clinical outcomes may vary.

This system is intended for use in temporary stabilization of the anterior cervical spine (C2-T1) during the development of spinal fusions in patients with: (1) degenerative disc disease, (2) trauma, (3) tumors, (4) deformity, (5) pseudoarthrosis, and/or (6) failed previous fusions.

Atlantis Translational Anterior Cervical Plate System

Unidirectional Translation

• Allows axial load-sharing between the graft and the vertebral body end plate.¹
• Allows unidirectional translation up to 2 mm per level in 1mm increments.
• Unidirectional movement provides a continuous compressive load between the end plate and the bone graft based on nonclinical testing.^1,2 Not indicative of human clinical outcomes.
• Allows intraoperative precompression.
• Adjustable plate allows flexibility of screw placement on vertebral body to fit pathology and patient anatomy (e.g., corpectomy, larger patients).
• Unidirectional mechanism allows the plate to function as a static plate when in the fully collapsed position.

Risks

There are potential risks associated with the use of these devices some of which include: disassembly, bending, and/or breakage of any or all of the components, screw loosening and/or back out, pressure on the skin from the device which could cause skin penetration, irritation, and/or pain, tissue or nerve damage and scar formation.