Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a common surgical procedure for treating cervical spine disorders, such as degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, and cervical radiculopathy.

The CODA Anterior Cervical Plate (ACP) System was developed to enhance outcomes of anterior cervical fusion surgeries.

The system includes titanium plates in various lengths with a low-profile of 1.9 mm (one- to three-level plates) and 2.1 mm (four- to five-level plates). The low profile may reduce the incidence of dysphagia and other postoperative complications. The plates have a grafting window for visibility and accommodate variable and constraint screws with a double lead screw thread. The high screw angulation, and shorter 10 mm one-level plate potentially reduce the incidence of adjacent level degeneration and ossification. The plates have an integrated active locking mechanism that blocks screw backout.

With the CODA ACP System, the efficiency of the surgical workflow is potentially improved by having one locking mechanism per level instead of per screw. The instrumentation is streamlined, and the same screwdriver can be used to insert the screw and deploy the locking mechanism. The threaded screwdriver included in the system secures the screw attachment and controls the screw during screw insertion.

Fig 1 Two-level plate.