The M6 Artificial Disc is designed to replicate the anatomic structure and biomechanical performance of a natural disc. Its innovative design incorporates an artificial nucleus to allow axial compression and a woven fiber annulus for controlled range of motion in all 6 degrees of freedom.
M6-C Artificial Cervical Disc
M6 Artificial Disc Components
Nucleus
• Viscoelastic polymer designed to simulate native nucleus
• Allows physiologic axial compression
• Retained between endplates & fiber annulus matrix
• Designed to enable physiologic Center Of Rotation
Annulus
• Ultra High Molecular Polyethylene (UHWMPE) fiber material
• Intended to simulate native annulus & its performance
• Designed to provide controlled physiologic motion in all planes and axes
• Robust fiber matrix with multiple layers similar to native annulus
Sheath
• Designed to minimize tissue in-growth & debris migration
• Allows for full range of motion
Fixation
• Titanium endplates with tri-keel design • Titanium Plasma Spray (TPS) coated endplate • Low profile keel height (2mm)