| Subject: | FDA Orders Postmarket Surveillance Studies on Certain Spinal Systems |
| Category: | Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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| Published: | Tue, 6 Oct 2009 - 10:00 am |
| The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered manufacturers of certain types of pedicle screw systems, called dynamic stabilization systems, to conduct post-market surveillance studies to collect clinical data on a number of potential safety issues, including fusion rates and frequency of additional surgeries. Dynamic stabilization systems are used in spinal surgery and some are intended to provide stabilizing support to the spinal column during bone fusion. Currently, there is not... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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