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TowerLOX Towers and Inserter

TOWERLOX® MIS PEDICLE
SCREW SYSTEM

Developed through close collaboration with leading MIS surgeons, the TowerLOX MIS Pedicle Screw System represents the next generation in minimally invasive spine surgery. TowerLOX provides simple and intuitive function in a cannulated pedicle screw system for minimally invasive surgeries. The smooth and reliable integration of the tower system, coupled with state of the art rod insertion and reduction instrumentation, allows for enhanced control and ease of rod delivery; even in the most challenging anatomical situations.

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TOWERLOX MIS PEDICLCE SCREW SYSTEM CAN SUPPORT MIS, MINI-OPEN AND OPEN CASES

The TowerLOX MIS Pedicle Screw System features proprietary instrumentation to provide multiple options for quick and robust tower attachment, simple and less invasive rod insertion, and efficient rod reduction.

The TowerLOX System’s unique instrument configuration can support MIS, mini-open, and open pedicle screw cases potentially reducing inventory and processing requirements.

TowerLOX Instrument Tray Assembly

TOWERLOX-EXT MIS EXTENDED TAB PEDICLE SCREW

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Captiva Spine TowerLOX-EXT MIS Extended Tab Pedicle Screw

One system. Narrow insertion, versatility, reliability, and security.

  • Narrow insertion diameter reduces tissue trauma
  • In-situ tower attachment capabilities provide an MIS rescue/revision option not available with other extended tab systems
  • Robust connection with TowerLOX MIS pedicle screw instrumentation; all-encompassing system
  • Internal counter torque shaft eliminates the need to expand the wound during set screw final tightening
  • Compatible with Tower Pivot tool for efficient compression, distraction, and spondylolisthesis reduction
  • Open extended tabs allow visual confirmation of rod passage
  • 15mm of controlled built-in rod reduction above the break-off

EFFICIENT, ACCURATE,
AND LESS INVASIVE ROD INSERTION
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TOWERLOX MIS PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM – ROD INSERTERS

PivoRod LP Inserter

CONTROLLED ROD INSERTION WITH PIVOROD LP INSERTER AND A LOW PROFILE MIS ROD

  • Simple and quick rod angle adjustments
  • Lower profile rod/inserter connection
  • Easy loading, unloading and manipulation of the rod
  • Safely and accurately pivot without disengaging from the instrument
  • Reduce the need for additional pushers and persuaders
PivoRod LP Articulation

GET MORE OPTIONS WITH TOWERLOX MIS PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM
AND DISCOVER RAPID CONSTRUCT ASSEMBLY

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PivoQuik Rod Inserter
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Single Action Articulation – True MIS Rod Insertion

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Two Stage
Release –
Prevents
Inadvertent Rod
Detachment

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Visual Rod Length Reference – Provides Surgeon a Prompt for Rod Articulation

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Quik-Release Jaws – Fiddle Free Rod Release

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ACCURATE ROD INSERTION WITH PIVOQUIK™ ROD INSERTER

  • Quik-Connect rod interface
  • Easy loading, unloading and manipulation of the rod
  • A reliable connection for safe and accurate MIS rod pivot, without disengaging from the inserter
  • Reduce the need for additional pushers and persuaders
PivoQuik Inserter Quik-Connect

PIVOQUIK MIS ROD INSERTER IS INTENDED TO REDUCE TISSUE DISSECTION TYPICALLY REQUIRED IN LARGER PATIENTS

TOWERLOX MIS PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM – TOWER FEATURES

TowerLOX Tower Pivot

MORE LEVERAGE – TOWER PIVOT

  • Increased capability of adjusting sagittal alignment
  • Secure fulcrum for compression/distraction
  • Additional leverage to start the Set Screw
TowerLOX Tower Guide

CONSISTENCY WITH A TOWER GUIDE

  • Aligns the PivoQuik inserter for simple rod insertion
  • Visual insertion gauge on the PivoQuik inserter provides surgeon a prompt for rod articulation

OPEN TOWER AND MODULAR OPEN TOWER

  • Proprietary locking mechanisms – quick and robust tower attachment
  • Simple screw assembly and disassembly
  • Modular Open Towers give visual confirmation of the rod passage
  • Modular Open Towers allow rod introduction down through the tower – no additional wound dilation
  • Counter torque/tower interface – no additional wound dilation
Modular Open Tower and Open Tower

TOWERLOX MIS PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM – ROD REDUCTION

External Rod Reducer

ROBUST EXTERNAL ROD REDUCTION

  • Triple lead thread allows for rapid and robust rod reduction
  • Accommodates set screw insertion after rod reduction
  • Up to 32mm of reduction
Reduction Set Screw Driver

EFFICIENT INTERNAL ROD REDUCTION

  • Integration with Set Screw eliminates extra step
  • Reduction through the tower – no additional wound dilation
  • Reliable rod reduction when challenged for space between towers
  • Up to 32mm of reduction
Set Screw Starter

LOCKING SET SCREW STARTER AND SET SCREW

  • Prevents loss of set screw in situ
  • Laser etch indicators confirm if rod is fully seated
  • Easy attachment and release of Set Screw
  • Set Screw with truncated lead thread for definitive start (go, no go)
  • Large buttress thread enhances interconnection between set screw and tulip

LOW PROFILE IMPLANTS AND
RELIABLE FIXATION STRENGTH

TOWERLOX MIS POLYAXIAL PEDICLE SCREW

  • Large buttress thread enhances interconnection between set screw and tulip
  • Set Screw with truncated lead thread for definitive start (go, no go)
  • Tulip head features provide for easy and rigid tower attachment
  • Cannulated polyaxial MIS pedicle screw accepts 1.4mm guidewire
  • Self-tapping triple flute provides self-centering MIS pedicle screw entry
  • Polyaxial angulation up to 63° dramatically reduces coronal rod bending
  • Increased screw neck diameter on larger screws for increased strength
  • Dual-lead thread design provides faster insertion
  • Cannulated polyaxial MIS pedicle screw available from 4.9, 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5 and 9.0mm diameter in 30mm – 100mm lengths
TowerLOX MIS Polyaxial Pedicle Screw
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