Zavation Introduces 2-Screw ALIF Plating System

Zavation Medical Products is touting the first commercial implantation of the Z-Span 2-Screw ALIF Plating System.

The first case was completed in St. Louis, Mo., by Dr. Chris Reeves. Geared towards simplifying and optimizing ALIF procedures, the Z-Span 2-Screw ALIF Plating System boasts equivalent bending strength to traditional 4-screw ALIF plates, employing a streamlined 2-screw design. Additionally, the plate incorporates a distinctive built-in fixation feature that helps provide visualization for plate sizing and minimizes plate slippage during screw fixation, thus ensuring dependable fixation and precise midline plate alignment before screw fixation.
 
“The low-profile design of this ALIF plate, with its rounded edges, mitigates tissue or vessel complications. Difficult exposures are commonplace in ALIF procedures, irrespective of the vascular surgeon’s expertise. The plate’s sleek design may forestall surgical complications from iliac vein compression,” stated Reeves, who is affiliated with the St. Louis Spine and Orthopedic Surgery Center. “The launch of the Z-Span 2-Screw ALIF plate was opportune for us. In one of our initial cases with the system, accessing my patient’s L3-L4 level during a 2-Level ALIF procedure posed a significant challenge due to the iliac vein’s position. Thanks to the narrow width, we quickly and successfully fixated the level without disturbing the vein. Standard 4-Hole Plates take extra time to fixate and cloud pedicle visibility for further posterior fixation. With the narrow midline, the surgeon can visualize the pedicles after the anterior tension band has been restored. In addition, the fixation spikes allow for more precise plate sizing and alignment—streamlining the procedure.”
 
The Z-Span 2-Screw Plate allows for rapid, repeatable fixation, and is offered in straight and sacral options. The Z-Span Plate System is intended for use via the lateral or anterolateral surgical approach above the bifurcation of the great vessels in treating  the thoracolumbar spine (T1-L5) or via the anterior approach below the bifurcation of the great vessels in treating the lumbar and lumbosacral spine (L1-S1).
 
Based in Flowood, Miss., Zavation designs, engineers, and manufactures spinal hardware and biologics covering key areas including cervical, thoracolumbar, interbody fusion, interventional spine, and minimally invasive surgery. Founded in 2012, Zavation has experienced created a national network of numerous U.S. distributors. The company has commercialized more than 25 product families since inception.