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Wed, 11/11/2009 - 16:42
Dynesys stabilization system NOT APPROVED in recent vote --
"FDA orthopedic panel: PMA application for spine stabilization system ‘not approvable’
Panelists reviewed data for Zimmer’s Dynesys device, which has already been used in 40,000 cases worldwide."
Here's a link to the announcement, in case anyone is interested:
http://www.orthosupersite.com/view.asp?rID=50313
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