Disc Dynamics Inc. Receives Approval to Begin U.S. Clinical Trial of Its DASCOR(TM) Disc Arthroplasty System.EDEN PRAIRIE Eden Prairie A city of eastern Minnesota, a residential suburb of Minneapolis. Population: 57,300. , Minn. -- Disc Dynamics Inc. announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. ) approval to commence a clinical study of its DASCOR Disc Arthroplasty System. DASCOR is a catheter-based, minimally invasive nucleus replacement technology designed to treat lower back pain associated with degenerative disc disease Degeneration of the intervertebral disc, which is often called "degenerative disc disease" (DDD) of the spine, is a common disorder of the lower spine and for some people can cause low back pain and/or leg pain (sciatica). . "This is a major achievement for our company, and is a direct result of the significant efforts of our employees and clinical advisors," said Steven J. Healy, chief executive officer. "We are excited about beginning the process of bringing Disc Dynamics' novel DASCOR technology to U.S. patients." Back pain is a significant health complaint in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Annually, there are approximately 10 million patient visits due to lower back pain. While 90 percent of lower back pain sufferers recover without surgical intervention, Disc Dynamics intends to target the remaining 10 percent who seek surgical options for relief. The DASCOR Disc Arthroplasty System has been in clinical use outside of the U.S. since 2003. In July 2005, Disc Dynamics received CE Mark approval for the commercial sale of the technology in the European Union European Union (EU), name given since the ratification (Nov., 1993) of the Treaty of European Union, or Maastricht Treaty, to the European Community . About Disc Dynamics Based in Eden Prairie, Disc Dynamics Inc. is an orthopedic spine company founded in 2000 to provide patients and physicians with a minimally invasive surgical alternative for treating degenerative disc disease. The company has developed the DASCOR Disc Arthroplasty System, a catheter-based, minimally invasive nucleus replacement technology for the treatment of degenerated lumbar lumbar /lum·bar/ (lum´bar) pertaining to the loins. lum·bar adj. Of, near, or situated in the part of the back and sides between the lowest ribs and the pelvis. discs. The goal of the DASCOR technology is to relieve pain, restore function and preserve anatomy. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.discdyn.com. Disc Dynamics is funded by strategic and venture investors. The lead venture investors include Split Rock Partners, Pequot Ventures, Affinity Capital and Brightstone Capital. |
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