FDA clearance received for first cervical artificial disc
July 17, 2007
Chicago-July 17, 2007
People who’ve suffered for years from degenerative discs in their neck now have a replacement option that may relieve the pain in their neck and arm, allow quick recovery and enable them to lead active and productive lives. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the Prestige ST Cervical Disc System today.
Used extensively in Europe, FDA clearance of the Prestige disc from Medtronic, follows a unanimous recommendation for approval from the FDA advisory board. The artificial disc for the cervical (neck) region is expected to impact more than 200,000 Americans who suffer from degenerative disc disease and could benefit from disc replacement. Read more
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