XC Medico Anterior Cervical Plate -III

In the elective spine list of a hospital orthopaedic or neurosurgery unit, the Anterior Cervical Plate-III is used for degenerative cervical disc disease and cervical instability requiring anterior fusion. XC Medico documents a representative case of C5–C6 instability treated with anterior decompression, bone graft fusion, and plate fixation, with postoperative imaging showing stable fixation and restored alignment. Medigear.uk supports hospital procurement teams with the technical file and certificates needed for formulary approval.

For cervical trauma presenting with fracture, dislocation, or acute instability, the plate's compression-and-lock mechanism and 72-hour standard stock delivery through Medigear.uk let a spine unit source anterior fixation hardware quickly when a case cannot wait for a scheduled elective order. The Φ4.0 mm and Φ4.5 mm screw range covers most adult trauma presentations without a separate trauma-specific system. Rapid access to sizing is often the deciding factor in whether a unit can operate on the same admission.

In revision and complex reconstruction cases, including failed prior fusion or tumour resection reconstruction, the variable-angle screw placement gives the surgeon flexibility to work around existing hardware or compromised bone stock. Specialist spine centres handling this case mix typically hold a wider plate inventory, and Medigear.uk supplies the full length and diameter matrix as a single catalogue line.

Smaller private clinics and independent spine surgeons benefit from the single-unit minimum order quantity, which makes the plate viable to stock without committing to bulk inventory. Orthopedic distributors building a regional spine portfolio can add it alongside compatible interbody cages through Medigear.uk, with OEM and ODM options for distributors developing a private-label range.

Anti-Backout Locking Reduces Revision Risk

Screw backout is one of the recognised failure modes in earlier anterior cervical plate designs, and it is a factor clinical governance teams track when comparing implant systems. The Anterior Cervical Plate-III addresses this directly with a locking component that physically covers the screw head once seated, resisting the rotational forces that cause loosening under normal cervical loading. For a spine unit reporting on implant performance, a lower expected backout rate translates into fewer unplanned revision procedures.

CE and ISO 13485 Certification Ready for NHS Formulary

The plate carries CE marking and is manufactured under ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality systems, meeting the certification baseline most NHS trusts and UK hospital procurement teams require before adding a new implant to formulary. Medigear.uk holds current certificates and the manufacturer's technical file, so a hospital regulatory affairs team can move through due diligence without chasing documentation separately. This shortens the path from clinical evaluation to first case.

Single Catalogue Line Simplifies Sterile Stock

Rather than stocking separate systems for one-, two-, three-, and four-level constructs, a sterile processing department can hold the full 4-hole to 10-hole plate range and matched screw diameters as one ordering line through Medigear.uk. That reduces the number of distinct product codes a hospital needs to track, count, and reorder, which matters when theatre stock space and staff time are both limited.

±5° Variable-Angle Screws Adapt to Difficult Anatomy

Every patient's cervical anatomy is slightly different, and a fixed screw trajectory can force a surgeon into a less-than-ideal bone corridor. The ±5° variable-angle system gives room to adjust around prior hardware, osteophyte formation, or an angled vertebral body without repositioning the plate itself. This keeps the procedure closer to its planned sequence and reduces the need for an intraoperative change of plan.

Single-Unit MOQ Suits Independent Clinics

A minimum order quantity of one unit, with 72-hour standard delivery, makes the Anterior Cervical Plate-III realistic for an independent spine surgeon or a smaller private clinic to stock without tying up capital in bulk inventory. Medigear.uk processes these smaller orders alongside larger hospital and distributor accounts, so clinic-scale buyers are not treated as an afterthought.

OEM and ODM Support for Distributor Private-Label Ranges

Distributors building a private-label spine portfolio can specify laser marking, custom anodising colours, and bespoke packaging through XC Medico's OEM and ODM service, coordinated by Medigear.uk on the distributor's behalf. Custom-made configurations typically take around 15 working days to produce, excluding shipping, which gives a distributor a predictable lead time to plan around.

TA3G Titanium Construct Built for Long-Term Biocompatibility

The plate and screws are manufactured from TA3G titanium alloy, a material selected for its biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, and mechanical strength in a load-bearing cervical construct. These are the same properties that make titanium the standard material choice across anterior cervical plating systems, and Medigear.uk lists the alloy specification directly on the product record for procurement reference.

72-Hour Standard Delivery Supports Urgent Trauma Cases

Cervical trauma cases do not always follow an elective theatre schedule, and a spine unit sometimes needs anterior fixation hardware on short notice. Standard stock orders through Medigear.uk ship within 72 hours, which can be the difference between operating on the index admission and delaying a case while implant stock is sourced elsewhere.

Matched Interbody Cage Compatibility Completes the ACDF Construct

The plate is designed to work alongside a compatible cervical interbody cage and standard bone graft material as part of a complete ACDF construct, not as an isolated fixation device. Medigear.uk lists compatible cage options in the same product family, so a hospital or distributor can place a single coordinated order covering plate, cage, and screws for the full procedure.

Plate Length Range: 21 mm to 80 mm

The Anterior Cervical Plate-III spans 21 mm to 80 mm in overall length, covering single-level through four-level cervical constructs from one plate family. Length increments narrow to roughly 2.5 mm across most bands, which reduces the gap between available sizes and actual vertebral body anatomy.

4-Hole Plate: Single-Level Fixation

The 4-hole configuration is built for single-level anterior cervical fixation, spanning 21 mm to 37.5 mm in length. It is the most commonly stocked configuration for standard one-level ACDF procedures.

6-Hole Plate: Two-Level Fixation

The 6-hole configuration extends the construct across two cervical levels, with lengths from 40 mm to 55 mm. Medigear.uk stocks this alongside the 4-hole range so a two-level case does not require a separate order.

8-Hole Plate: Three-Level Fixation

The 8-hole configuration supports three-level anterior fixation, spanning 57.5 mm to 67.5 mm in length. This band is typically reserved for multilevel degenerative disease or extended trauma constructs.

10-Hole Plate: Four-Level Fixation

The 10-hole configuration is the longest in the range, from 70 mm to 80 mm, built for four-level anterior cervical fixation. It is used less frequently than the shorter configurations but completes the system for extended reconstruction cases.

Screw Diameter Options: Φ4.0 mm and Φ4.5 mm

Anterior Cervical Screw-III fixation screws are available in Φ4.0 mm and Φ4.5 mm diameters, giving the surgeon a choice based on vertebral body bone quality and screw purchase requirements. Both diameters share the same variable-angle and locking features as the rest of the system.

Screw Length Range: 10 mm to 25 mm

Screw lengths run from 10 mm to 25 mm in 1 mm increments across both diameter options, which allows fine adjustment to vertebral body depth without over-penetrating the posterior cortex. Medigear.uk stocks the full-length matrix as a single line for both Φ4.0 mm and Φ4.5 mm screws.

±5° Variable-Angle Screw Trajectory

Screws can be placed at trajectories varying up to 5 degrees from the neutral axis, set at the point of insertion using the matched drill guide. This gives the surgeon flexibility to work around anatomical variation without repositioning the plate.

Anti-Loosening Locking Mechanism

Once a screw is seated, the plate's locking component rotates into position over the screw head to physically block it from backing out under cervical spine loading. The mechanism is engaged with dedicated XC Medico instrumentation rather than a separate locking screw.

Single-Hole Compression Structure

The plate's single-hole compression structure allows the surgeon to apply and maintain controlled interbody compression through the healing period, supporting the fusion construct alongside the interbody cage or graft. This is engaged during plate positioning, before final screw locking.

TA3G Titanium Alloy Construction

Both the plate and screws are manufactured from TA3G titanium alloy, chosen for its biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, and mechanical strength in a load-bearing cervical construct. Medigear.uk lists this material specification on the product record for procurement and regulatory reference.

Dual-Thread Cortical and Cancellous Screw Engagement

The compatible cervical screws use a dual-thread design intended to improve engagement across both cortical and cancellous bone within the vertebral body. This is intended to support secure fixation across a range of bone densities encountered in degenerative, trauma, and revision cases.

Compatible Cervical Interbody Cage System

The plate is designed to be used alongside a compatible cervical interbody cage and standard bone graft material, forming a complete anterior cervical fixation construct rather than a stand-alone plate. Medigear.uk lists compatible cage options in the same product family for combined ordering.

Dedicated Cervical Spine Instrument Set (Code RQ3JQ01, 19 Pieces)

The matched Anterior Cervical Plate-III System Instrument Set (code RQ3JQ01) is a 19-piece kit covering awl, hex wrench, tap, screwdrivers, three bone drill sizes, monoaxial screw guide, brace screw holder, plate holders, drill guides, plate bender, left and right retractors, quick coupling handles, location screws, and a dedicated instrument box. Medigear.uk can supply the plate, screws, and instrument set together as a coordinated order rather than as separate line items.

CE, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485 Certification

The system carries CE marking and is manufactured under ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality systems, the certification baseline most UK hospital procurement teams require before formulary approval. Medigear.uk holds current certificates available on request.

OEM Laser Marking and Custom Anodising

Distributors can specify laser-marked branding and custom anodising colours through XC Medico's OEM and ODM service, coordinated by Medigear.uk. Bespoke packaging is also available for distributors building a private-label spine range.

Sterile Packaging and Traceable Documentation

Each order is supplied with sterile packaging and the manufacturer's specification sheet and operation manual, giving hospital sterile processing departments the documentation needed for traceability. Medigear.uk holds the full technical file for procurement teams requesting it separately.

The XC Medico Anterior Cervical Plate-III brings TA3G titanium construction, ±5° variable-angle screw placement, and an anti-loosening locking mechanism to anterior cervical fixation, giving surgeons a controlled construct across single- to four-level ACDF and selected anterior cervical fusion procedures. Its CE, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485 certification supports use across elective spine lists, trauma stabilization, and revision reconstruction, while the single-unit minimum order quantity and OEM/ODM options make it a practical stock choice for hospital spine units, independent clinics, and distributors building a regional portfolio. Available through Medigear.uk with the full plate and screw matrix on a single order line, the Anterior Cervical Plate-III is a straightforward addition to any anterior cervical fixation inventory. Contact Medigear.uk for specifications, procurement assistance, or expert consultation.