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Tesera Lumbar Interbody Fusion TLIF Solutions

Tesera T and ST Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) System with Tesera Trabecular Technology

Tesera TLIF solutions feature our revolutionary Tesera Trabecular Technology in both a traditional curved, as well as straight formats, giving you maximum intraoperative options to fit any patient anatomy.

KYOCERA is committed to advancing patient care through better products, based on scientific and clinical data. We commissioned an independent study through IMDS Discovery Research to validate our Tesera technology. Below are images and excerpts from the 12-Week Draft Report.

Tesera Trabecular Technology

Optimal environment for bone IN-GROWTH and ON-GROWTH
3D-printed Titanium-alloy (Ti6Al4V)
Truly-porous trabecular structure
Random, interconnected pores (500 micron average pore size)
68% Average Porosit
Hydroxyapetite-blasted, for micro-surface roughness

Tesera T (curved TLIF) Sizes

Available in lengths of 28mm and 32mm X 10mm width
Available in heights from 7mm – 16mm
5 ̊ lordotic profile

Tesera ST (straight TLIF) Sizes

Available in lengths of 30mm and 34mm X 11mm width
Available in heights from 7mm – 16mm
Convex profile

Instruments

Straight Shavers available from 6mm – 14mm (1mm increments)
Curved and Straight Trials available from 7mm – 14mm (1mm increments)
Threaded Inserters
Tamps, disc prep and nerve retractors included

Figure 1: SEM image of the outer surface of the Tesera porous structure.[1]

Figure 2: Pictured above is a 75μm section view from a weight-bearing Ovine study showing bone ingrowth into the Tesera trabecular structure at 12 weeks.[2] Black=Titanium, Pink=Bone, Blue=Fibrous Tissue and White=Pore Space

Data on file with KYOCERA Medical Technologies, Inc. SEM Evaluation. Test Report K13047307-1.
Surgeries were performed at IMDS Discovery Research (Logan, Utah); processing and analysis of the specimens was conducted by the Bone and Joint Research Laboratory (Salt Lake City, Utah). Data on file with KYOCERA Medical Technologies, Inc.

*The Ovine study data shown is representative of file with KYOCERA Medical Technologies’ Electron Beam additively manufactured porous structure. Tesera P/T/ST implants are manufactured using a laser sintering additively manufactured porous structure, but are representative of the Electron Beam porous structure.