TraXis® Vertebral Body Replacement
Easy positioning that keeps you in control
| TraXis is a MIS vertebral body replacement. With a crescent shape that is ideal for a TLIF approach, this device comes complete with low-profile instrumentation that facilitates precise implant placement — even through minimally invasive access. In addition, TraXis is available in PEEK and titanium to fit the varying needs of surgeons and their patients. With TraXis, surgeons benefit from articulating trials and rasps that make a technically demanding procedure simple and intuitive. And TraXis’ large internal capacity offers ample room for the bone graft, helping to deliver consistent results. |
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TraXis Features
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Low-profile inserter with grasping connection to provide clear
visualization during insertion
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Articulating trials and rasps that allow surgeons to more easily create
implant paths in limited spaces
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Variance in implant tooth size, creating “drag” and helping guide implant
into correct position
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Available in PEEK and titanium to meet surgeon and patient needs
Indications
TraXis is a vertebral body replacement device that is intended for
use in the thoracic and/or thoracolumbar spine (T3 - L5) to replace a
collapsed, damaged or unstable vertebral body resected or excised (i.e.,
partial or total vertebrectomy procedures) due to tumor or trauma (i.e.,
fracture). TraXis is designed to restore the biomechanical integrity
of the anterior, middle and posterior spinal column even in the absence of
fusion for a prolonged period. TraXis is intended to be used with
bone graft.
Contraindications
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Disease conditions which have been shown to be safely and predictably
managed without the use of internal fixation devices are relative
contraindications to the use of these devices.
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Active systemic infection or infection localized to the site of the
proposed implantation are contraindications to implantation.
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Severe osteoporosis is a relative contraindication because it may prevent
adequate fixation of spinal anchors and thus preclude the use of this or
any other posterior spinal instrumentation system.
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Any entity or condition that totally precludes the possibility of fusion,
i.e. cancer, kidney dialysis or osteopenia, is a relative
contraindication. Other relative contraindications include obesity,
pregnancy, certain degenerative disease, and foreign body sensitivity. In
addition, the patient's occupation or activity level or mental capacity
may be relative contraindications to this surgery. Specifically, some
patients may, because of their occupation or lifestyle, or because of
conditions such as mental illness, alcoholism or drug abuse, place undue
stresses on the implant.
Known patient sensitivity to device materials (PEEK-OPTIMA).
When used without posterior fixation, the device should only be used for Grade 1 or less spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis.
