Binary® Anterior Cervical Plating System

Binary® Anterior Cervical Plating System

Binary® Anterior Cervical Plating System is an innovative medical implant designed to stabilize the cervical spine during spinal fusion procedures, incorporating advanced Helios Technology that features counter-rotation and anti-backout functionalities. This sophisticated medical device, designed by J. Landon Gilkey and team, represents a significant advancement in cervical plating systems through its unique Zero-Step feature, which utilizes a ratcheted screw-head system that provides audible, tactile, and visual confirmation of secure locking. The system's distinctive design allows for maximum screw angulation without increasing plate profile, offering up to 47 degrees cephalad-caudad and 27-degree medial-lateral articulation while maintaining a low-profile construction that minimizes esophageal irritation. Available in sizes accommodating one to four spinal levels, the system features self-drilling, self-tapping screws in both 3.75mm primary and 4.25mm recovery options, with lengths ranging from 10mm to 18mm. The design incorporates Ultra-Elastic metal (Nitinol) in its locking mechanism, ensuring durability and biocompatibility while successfully passing rigorous 5-million-cycle load testing. This innovative medical device, recognized with an Iron A' Design Award in the Medical Devices and Medical Equipment Design category, addresses critical clinical considerations including reduced surgical time, minimized fluoroscopy exposure, and decreased risk of dysphagia and adjacent-level ossification development. The system's development, completed in 14 months, demonstrates exceptional attention to patient outcomes and surgical efficiency through its streamlined one-step locking mechanism and optimized plate placement capabilities.

cervical spine stabilization, spinal fusion implant, medical device innovation, surgical plate design, minimally invasive surgery, orthopedic technology

— Adam Dawson