The Occipital Screws are used in the Posterior Cervical Fixation System's occipital fixation option. Here, they hold an Occipital Plate onto the occipital bone. This is part of a construct that can span from the occiput down to the upper thoracic spine. The construct helps stabilise the occipitocervical and upper cervical spine. This covers cases such as rheumatoid arthritis, congenital anomalies, and injury-related instability. It also helps stabilise the lower cervical and upper thoracic spine. This covers cases after injury, tumour removal, or instability caused by a laminectomy. The screws are only used with a matched Occipital Plate. Their clinical role is set by the wider construct, not as a standalone bone screw. Surgeons pick the right screw length by checking occipital bone thickness on preoperative scans. This happens before final construct assembly and torque-limited locking.
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XC Occipital Screws
Self-Tapping Titanium Bone Screws for Occipital Plate Fixation in Posterior Cervical Fusion Constructs
The XC Medico Occipital Screws are the dedicated bone-anchoring component of the Posterior Cervical Fixation System's occipital fixation option, driven through the plate's fixation holes to secure the construct's cephalad anchor point. Medigear.uk supplies the full RSZG4010–RSZG4016 range alongside the matched Occipital Plate, rod, screw, and instrument set components, giving procurement teams a single source for the complete occipitocervical construct.
The XC Medico Occipital Screws are self-tapping titanium bone screws. They hold the Occipital Plate-I and Occipital Plate-II in place within the Posterior Cervical Fixation System. This locks the occipital part of a fusion construct onto the occipital bone. The screws come under REF codes RSZG4010 through RSZG4016. All four use one 4.0mm diameter. They come in four lengths: 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, and 16mm, in 2mm steps. This lets the surgeon match screw length to occipital bone thickness on a preoperative scan. The thread is self-tapping. It cuts its own path into the occipital bone as the screw is driven in. This skips a separate bone-tapping step once the pilot hole is ready. This matches common practice for occipital bone screws in similar systems. A self-tapping thread is well-suited to the thin, uneven bone at the occipital fixation site. The screws are made from titanium. This matches the rod, plate, crosslink, and pedicle screw parts used in the rest of the system. It keeps one steady material choice through the whole construct. Each screw has its own REF code. This lets a buyer order the exact length needed for a case, not a fixed kit amount. The Occipital Screws are meant for use only with a matched Occipital Plate and the wider system. They are not a standalone fixation device. XC Medico holds ISO 13485 certification at company level. This covers its quality system across the spine range. CE marking status, material standard papers, sterile packaging status, and lead times for this reference should be checked with Medigear.uk's team before ordering or submitting a tender.
Length Range Matched to Occipital Bone Thickness
Four lengths from 10mm to 16mm in 2mm increments give the surgeon a close match to the variable thickness of the occipital squama on preoperative imaging.
Self-Tapping Thread Reduces Preparation Steps
The self-tapping thread form cuts its own purchase into bone as it is driven, avoiding a separate tapping step once the pilot hole is prepared.
Titanium Construction Across the Whole Construct
Matching the titanium used in the rod, plate, and pedicle screw components keeps a single, consistent material profile through the entire posterior cervical construct.
REF-Coded Ordering for Simplified Procurement
Each length is ordered under its own REF code, giving procurement teams a clear, unambiguous way to specify the exact screw needed against a surgeon's preoperative plan.
Dedicated Occipital Anchor Point
The screws are purpose-built for the occipital fixation point of the construct, distinct from the polyaxial pedicle screws used at the cervical levels.
Small-Batch Ordering for Specialist Clinics and Independent Practices
Independent spine surgeons and smaller private surgical centres do not always need trust-scale order volumes, and Medigear.uk supports single or small-quantity purchasing of the Occipital Screws alongside its larger distributor accounts.
Single-Supplier Sourcing Through Medigear.uk
Medigear.uk supplies the Occipital Screws alongside the matched Occipital Plate, rod, crosslink, and instrument set, so procurement teams can source the complete construct from one distributor.
OEM and Bulk Customisation Through Medigear.uk
Medigear.uk supports OEM and bulk ordering discussions directly with XC Medico for the Occipital Screws alongside the matched posterior cervical range.
Company-Level ISO 13485 Certification
XC Medico holds ISO 13485 certification at company level, covering the quality management system behind the Occipital Screws and the wider spine product range.
Consistent Diameter Platform Across the Range
A fixed 4.0mm diameter across all four lengths keeps pilot hole preparation and driver instrumentation constant regardless of which length is selected.
10mm Length (REF RSZG4010)
The shortest of the four confirmed lengths, suited to thinner occipital bone stock.
12mm Length (REF RSZG4012)
A mid-range length option between the 10mm and 14mm references.
14mm Length (REF RSZG4014)
A mid-to-long length option for thicker occipital bone stock.
16mm Length (REF RSZG4016)
The longest of the four confirmed lengths in the range.
4.0mm Fixed Diameter
The diameter is constant across all four lengths, so driver instrumentation does not vary by length selected.
Self-Tapping Thread Form
The thread is designed to cut its own purchase into the occipital squama as it is driven into a prepared pilot hole.
Titanium Construction
The screws are machined from titanium, selected for its established biocompatibility and mechanical strength profile in spinal fixation applications.
REF-Coded Ordering System
Each length carries its own REF code, giving an unambiguous way to specify the exact screw needed for a given order.
Compatible with the Occipital Plate Range
The screws are designed to seat through the fixation holes of the XC Medico Occipital Plate-I and Occipital Plate-II references.
Compatible with the Wider Posterior Cervical Fixation System
The screws form the occipital anchor point of a construct that also includes the 3.5mm rod, polyaxial pedicle screws, crosslinks, and laminar hooks.
The XC Medico Occipital Screws give surgeons a length-matched, self-tapping titanium option for securing the occipital plate within a Posterior Cervical Fixation System construct, from the occiput through to the upper thoracic spine. Medigear.uk stocks the full RSZG4010–RSZG4016 range alongside the matched plate, rod, crosslink, and instrument set components, and can confirm CE marking status, material standard documentation, sterile packaging, and lead times for procurement teams ahead of order or tender submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything buyers need to know about sourcing medical equipment through MediGear.
The range covers one 4.0mm diameter across four lengths: 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, and 16mm. These are ordered under REF codes RSZG4010, RSZG4012, RSZG4014, and RSZG4016. Length is chosen against occipital bone thickness on preoperative imaging. Medigear.uk stocks the full range, so procurement teams can order all four lengths from one supplier.
The Occipital Screws anchor the Occipital Plate to the occipital bone. This forms the top fixation point of the wider construct, alongside the 3.5mm rod and polyaxial pedicle screws used at the cervical levels. Medigear.uk supplies the Occipital Screws alongside the matched plate, rod, and instrument set. The screws are not meant to be used on their own, apart from the plate.
Yes. The thread cuts its own purchase into the occipital squama as the screw is driven in. This cuts out a separate bone-tapping step once the pilot hole is ready. This matches general practice for occipital bone screws in comparable posterior fixation systems. Medigear.uk can advise on the recommended pilot hole preparation for this reference.
The screws are made from titanium, matching the material used in the rest of the Posterior Cervical Fixation System's rod, plate, and pedicle screw components. Specific material standard documentation for this reference should be confirmed with Medigear.uk. Medigear.uk can supply the relevant material certificates on request.
No. The Occipital Screws are built to secure an Occipital Plate to the occipital bone. They are not a standalone fixation device. Medigear.uk recommends ordering the screws alongside a matched Occipital Plate-I or Occipital Plate-II reference. Medigear.uk can advise on plate and screw pairing for a given construct.
XC Medico holds ISO 13485 certification at company level, covering its quality management system across the spine range. CE marking status for this exact reference has not been separately confirmed. This should be checked directly with Medigear.uk's procurement team before tender submission. Medigear.uk can provide the relevant certificates and technical files on request.
No published packing or product dimension figures were found for this reference at the time of writing. Medigear.uk does not estimate dimensions that the manufacturer has not confirmed. This detail should be requested directly from Medigear.uk's procurement team. Medigear.uk can supply confirmed packaging information ahead of order confirmation.
Sterile packaging status for this reference has not been separately confirmed in the source material used to build this page. This should be confirmed with Medigear.uk before ordering, particularly for hospital procurement and tender documents. Medigear.uk can supply the relevant sterilisation documentation on request.
Warranty terms have not been separately confirmed for this reference. These should be requested directly from Medigear.uk's procurement team at the time of order. Medigear.uk can confirm current terms alongside a quotation. This applies equally to lead time and stock availability.
Yes. Medigear.uk supports single or small-quantity orders of the Occipital Screws alongside its larger distributor accounts. This means an independent spine surgeon or smaller private clinic can access the same certified component as a large NHS trust. Bulk and OEM ordering can also be raised directly with Medigear.uk. Each length is ordered under its own REF code for a clear order specification.