Medtronic received FDA clearance to market its Bryan artificial cervical titanium and polyurethane disc. The device is intended to fit between neck bones in cases where a disc is diseased or has enlarged. The Medtronic device is considered unique because it allows motion of the spine, unlike conventional fusion therapy. But the FDA limited use of the device to cases in which at least six weeks of other therapy has been tried without success. (Click here for more)
“FDA Clears Medtronic Cervical Disc” – Reuters (5/27/09)
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