Bryan cervical disc approved

[RedStang]

FDA posted the info today. It was approved back on May 12. Good news for me as my surgery is scheduled for August 5 and I didn't want to delay it again.

http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/mda/docs/P060023.html

[Justin]

FDA posted the info today. It was approved back on May 12. Good news for me as my surgery is scheduled for August 5 and I didn't want to delay it again.

http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/mda/docs/P060023.html

Thanks RedStang! Good luck on August 5th!

BTW, I've updated the FDA Approval Letters: Cervical & Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement Devices thread in the Artificial Disc Replacement sub-forum to reflect this latest approval. (The thread is missing some information, but it will be posted shortly.)

[Terry Newton]

I am thrilled that this disc got approved. I am eagerly awaiting the approval of the Maverick Disc as well. Another tool in the arsenal of spinal surgery.

[trkdoc714]

That's great news Jason!

As for the Maverick, I got a reply from one of the inventors after I inquired about the FDA approval. The response was good in that the lawsuit (which will probably be appealed) by Synthes will only cost them 18% of the cost of the disc. They don't see any problems with this as it won't put it at a price disparity and plan to roll the disc out as soon as the FDA approves it. They also plan to file for trials of two level implantations.

Bob