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November 11, 2009 - 4:42pm
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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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