Product Description
For TLIF and partial VBR procedures the convex PILLAR™ TL PEEK Spacer System offers multiple sizes and lordotic angles, with a central opening without a strut to hold graft material.  The bullet nose streamlines implantation while surface teeth provide anti-migration.  X-ray markers provide crystal clear radiographic identification.

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Indication
When used as an intervertebral body fusion device, the PILLAR™ PEEK Spacer System is indicated for spinal fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels in the lumbar spine (L2-S1). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies. DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved levels. These patients may have had a previous non-fusion surgery at the involved level(s).

The PILLAR PEEK Spacer System is intended for use with autograft and supplemental internal fixation. As an example, the supplemental internal fixation system that may be used is the Orthofix Spinal Fixation System (SFS).

Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment prior to being treated with the PILLAR PEEK Spacer System.

The PILLAR TL PEEK spacer is used singly or in pairs and is implanted using a transforaminal approach.

When used as a Partial Vertebral Body Replacement (VBR) System, the PILLAR PEEK Spacer System is indicated for use in the thoracolumbar spine (T1-L5) for partial replacement (i.e., partial vertebrectomy) of a diseased vertebral body resected or excised for the treatment of tumors, to achieve anterior decompression of the spinal cord and neural tissues, and to restore the height of a collapsed vertebral body. The PILLAR PEEK Spacer System is also indicated for treating fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine.

The PILLAR PEEK Spacer System 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 of time. The Partial VBR device is intended to be used with autograft or allograft.

The PILLAR PEEK Spacer System is intended for use with internal fixation. As an example, the supplemental internal fixation system that may be used is the Orthofix Spinal Fixation System (SFS).

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Physician Benefits
  • Multiple footprints and angles to match patient anatomy
  • Bullet nose for easy insertion yet aggressive teeth on the surface to minimize migration
  • No central strut provides increased graft area
  • X-ray markers for clear radiographic implant placement

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