The Oracle Cage system is a modular and comprehensive set of implants and instruments designed to support a direct lateral approach to the lumbar spine. The Oracle Cage is intended to replace lumbar intervertebral discs and to fuse the adjacent vertebral bodies together at vertebral levels L1 to L5. The direct lateral approach is a minimally invasive approach that avoids the anterior vessels, and posterior nervous and bony structures.

Key Features & Benefits

Retractor provides direct minimal access to operative level
Bayoneted discectomy instruments ensure maximum visibility while supporting a minimal exposure
Lateral Quick Inserter Distractor inserts implant and distracts segment in one simple step, without impaction
Oracle Cage is manufactured from PEEK and available in different lengths, heights, and sagittal profiles to accommodate various patient anatomies

Indications

Lumbar pathologies with indicated segmental spondylodesis, e.g.:

Degenerative disc diseases and spinal instabilities
Revision procedures for post-discectomy syndrome
Pseudoarthrosis or failed spondylodesis
Degenerative spondylolisthesis
Isthmic spondylolisthesis

Oracle Cage is intended to be used in combination with Synthes supplemental fixation, such as:

TSLP (Thoracolumbar Spine Locking Plate with direct lateral approach)
ATB (Anterior Tension Band with the anterolateral or anterior approach)

or posterior stabilization with pedicle screw systems, e.g.:

Pangea (in conjunction with SpiRIT for minimally invasive rod and screw placement)
Click'X (in conjunction with SpiRIT for minimally invasive rod and screw placement)
USS

Contraindications

Vertebral body fractures
Spinal tumors
Major spinal instabilities
Primary spinal deformities

For more info on this product, or our full product catalog, please contact your local Synthes Representative.