Processed by MTF, designed and available through. Luminary T-PLIF Spacer. An allograft spacer for transforaminal posterior lumbar interbody fusion.
Luminary T-PLIF Spacer The Luminary T-PLIF Spacer has been engineered to meet the specific demands of transforaminal posterior lumbar interbody fusion procedures. Demineralized surfaces and a large central lumen are key features of the Luminary T-PLIF. Nine precise implant heights accommodate individual patient anatomy. Chamfer on distal end facilitates implant insertion Pyramidal teeth on superior and inferior surfaces minimize migration and resist expulsion Precisely machined instrument slot ensures secure fit between implant and implant holder Demineralized surfaces expose proteins, inherent to bone growth, necessary for fusion and incorporation of the implant with the vertebral bodies Large central lumen accommodates osteobiologic material packing and fusion through the implant Please refer to package insert for the full list of indications, contraindications, warnings and/or precautions. Luminary T-PLIF Allograft Spacer
Spacer Dimensions and Lumen Graft Volumes Luminary T-PLIF Spacer Dimensions Frozen Freeze-Dried Item Item Anterior Number Number Height (mm) 004707 014707 7 004708 014708 8 004709 014709 9 004710 014710 10 004711 014711 11 004712 014712 12 004713 014713 13 004715 014715 15 004717 014717 17 10 mm insertion depth Height ML width = 30 mm 11 mm total depth Luminary T-PLIF Spacer Graft Volume (cc) 1 2.00 1.75 Graft Volume (cc) 1.50 1.25 1.00 0.75 0.50 0.25 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 17 Spacer Height (mm) Figure 1. Luminary T-PLIF Spacer Graft Volume (cc) 1 Graph shows that an 11 mm height Luminary T-PLIF Spacer will hold approximately 1 cc of graft material. 1. Calculations performed by, West Chester, PA. 2006.
Mechanical Testing Summary Sound engineering principles, extensive anatomical research and mechanical testing are the basis for the Luminary T-PLIF design. 25,000 Compressive Strength Compressive strength Tests were conducted to ensure that the Luminary T-PLIF Spacer withstands the compressive loads in the lumbar spine. The ultimate compressive strength of the vertebral body is 8,000 N. 2 The design goal for the Luminary T-PLIF Spacer was to achieve compressive strength of at least 8,000 N. Loads above this would result in failure of the vertebral body before failure of the implant. Test results show that the Luminary T-PLIF Spacer has a compressive strength above 24,000 N (Figure 2). 3 Compressive Strength (N) 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 Resistance to expulsion Testing was also conducted to ensure that the Luminary T-PLIF Spacer is capable of resisting expulsion at clinically relevant loads. The maximum shear force that the lumbar spine (human disc) can withstand is approximately 150 N. 4 Test results show that the Luminary T-PLIF Spacer can withstand expulsion loads of 768 N (Figure 3). 3 Figure 2 0 Luminary T-PLIF Spacer Pushout Strength Vertebral Body 2 1000 800 Load (N) 600 400 200 0 Figure 3 Luminary T-PLIF Spacer Human Disc 2. O. Perey. Fracture of the vertebral endplate in the lumbar spine. Acta. Orthop. Scand. 1957; 25 (suppl.) 3. Testing performed at the Mechanical Testing Laboratory,, West Chester, PA. 2005. 4. A.A. White and M.M. Panjabi. Clinical Biomechanics of the Spine. Philadelphia: Lippincott, William and Wilkins. 1990. 7, 9. Luminary T-PLIF Allograft Spacer
Spacer Instrumentation Synthes instrumentation is designed to make the Luminary T-PLIF Spacer implantation procedure quick and simple. Sets 01.806.002 T-PLIF Trial Spacer 10 mm Instrument Set 105.151 T-PLIF Minimally Invasive Instrument Set 105.152 T-PLIF Auxiliary Instrument Set 01.806.002 105.151 105.152
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF) Synthes has partnered exclusively with the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF) for over 10 years to provide high quality tissue for patients. Although there are national standards for tissue banks, they only set a baseline for the industry. Beyond that, regulations leave a lot to interpretation, so standards vary significantly from tissue bank to tissue bank. MTF offers safe allografts processed from among the most carefully selected donors. MTF s standards are set by their Medical Board of Trustees more than 40 surgeons from world-renowned academic institutions. Directed by Surgeons MTF utilizes a Medical Board of Trustees comprised of more than forty surgeons from world-renowned academic institutions. MTF s board sets standards, which are among some of the most stringent in the industry. Selecting the Ideal Donor MTF s extensive network of participating organ procurement organizations ensures that MTF has access to a broad selection of qualified donors. MTF holds itself to stringent standards for donor selection and processing criteria. MTF defers more donors than they accept. MTF Donor Deferral Rate > 97% deferred < 3% accepted Preserving and Protecting Tissue Integrity MTF s approach ensures a high level of safety, without compromising biological and mechanical integrity. MTF has developed and validated several tissue cleaning technologies to provide safe and high quality allograft bone. Allograft bone processed by MTF may result in improved incorporation in humans when compared to allograft bone processed from other sources based on results of in vivo testing*. Since MTF s inception, MTF has maintained an exemplary safety record distributing almost 4.2 million allografts from nearly 80,000 donors. *Dunn M.G, 2008. Effect of Allograft Bone Processing on Structural Cortical Grafts: A Comparison of three proprietary processing Methods. Luminary T-PLIF Allograft Spacer
Available through SYNTHES Spine 1302 Wrights Lane East West Chester, PA 19380 Telephone: (610) 719-5000 www.synthes.com Processed by Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation 125 May Street Edison, NJ 08837 Telephone: (732) 661-0202 Fax: (732) 661-2298 2006 Synthes, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Synthes is a trademark of Synthes, Inc. or its affiliates. Printed in U.S.A. 1/11 J6723C