ILT Artificial Disc profile for Healthcare Professionals
Indications, device specifications, sizing and a surgical technique overview for Neuro/Spine surgeons, theatre staff and referring physicians.
Indications & patient selection
Indicated for
- Radiculopathy or myelopathy from a herniated disc or osteophyte.
- Failure of at least six weeks of conservative, non-operative treatment.
- Adequate disc height and facet integrity confirmed on imaging.
Contraindicated in
- Active or untreated infection at the surgical site or systemically.
- Severe facet joint disease, instability, or multi-level pathology requiring fusion.
- Known allergy or sensitivity to titanium, titanium alloy, or UHMWPE.
- Significant osteoporosis or other bone-quality conditions affecting fixation.
Device specifications
Construction, materials and regulatory-relevant properties at a glance.
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Construction | Three-piece articulating cage with a captured core, allowing flexion, extension, lateral bending and axial rotation |
| Endplate material | Ti-6AL-4V ELI alloy bone-contacting surface |
| Core material | Medical-grade UHMWPE, low-wear articulating surface |
| Approach | Standard anterior cervical (Smith-Robinson) approach |
| Fixation | Self-cutting keel or anterior screw fixation, depending on configuration |
| Imaging compatibility | MR Conditional — refer to labeling for field strength and scan parameters |
| Sterility | Supplied sterile and single use. |
Features
Key characteristics and physiological design benefits of the ILT Spine device.
- Mimics natural physiological motion
- Prosthesis follows the facet
- Semi-constrained core design with UHMWPE and 2 titanium endplates
- 10° flexion/extension and axial rotation
- Works in concert with the rest of the motion segment
- Ergonomically developed instruments
Device motion & design
Visual representation of the ILT Spine device movement and positioning characteristics.
Lateral bending (10°)
Flexion and Extension (10°)
Unlimited Rotation
Translation
Sizing options
Footprint and height combinations are selected intraoperatively using trial spacers to match the prepared disc space.
Small
12 × 14 mm
Medium
14 × 14 mm
Surgical technique overview
A high-level summary only — refer to the full surgical technique guide before use.
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Patient positioning & approach
Supine positioning with neutral neck extension; standard anterior cervical exposure to the target level.
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Discectomy
Complete discectomy and decompression of the canal and foramina as needed, preserving the uncovertebral joints and endplates.
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Endplate preparation & trialing
Endplates are prepared parallel to one another; trial spacers determine the correct height and footprint.
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Implantation
The selected ILT Spine device is inserted under fluoroscopic guidance and seated centrally in the disc space.
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Confirmation & closure
Fluoroscopic imaging confirms placement and restored disc height before standard layered closure.
This is a summary, not an instruction for use. Always consult the current Instructions for Use and full surgical technique guide for complete preparation, trialing and implantation steps.
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