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Spinal Conditions and Musculoskeletal Trauma
10 Cervical Herniated Disc†
Artificial disc that functions like a joint to provide neck mobility.
11 Scoliosis†
Fusion systems that correct and stabilize abnormal spinal curves.
12 Degenerative Disc Disease†
Minimal Access Spinal Technologies (MAST) and bone morphogenetic
proteins that treat painful conditions of the spine. Catheter system to
identify disc pain sources.
13 Spinal Fracture†
Balloon kyphoplasty that lifts fractured bone and fills the cavity with
cement to stabilize fractured vertebra.
14 Lumbar Spinal Stenosis†
Interspinous spacers that enlarge space around nerve roots and spinal cord,
potentially reducing pressure on affected nerves.
15 Sinus Augmentation†
Bone morphogenetic proteins that augment bone growth for missing or
damaged bone in the face.
16 Tibial Fractures†
Bone morphogenetic proteins that heal certain types of fractured shin
bones.
17 Cranial and Pelvic Trauma†
Dura repair implants for closure, bone fixation and pre-shaped mesh
products.
18 Subdural Hematomas
Minimally invasive bedside procedure for treating chronic and acute
subdural hematomas.
Ear, Nose and Throat Conditions
19 Sinus Diseases†
Surgical tools and techniques to treat diseased or obstructed sinuses.
20 Thyroid Conditions
Intraoperative nerve monitoring equipment that assists surgeons in
identifying the nerve, verifying nerve integrity and controlling manipulation
during complex thyroid surgery to reduce the risk of patient injury.
21 Otologic Disorders†
Surgical tools and implantable devices to remove, repair or replace diseased
tissue and bone in the ear. Middle ear prostheses for ossicular chain
reconstruction.
22 Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Minimally invasive treatments directed at various anatomical causes of
obstructive sleep apnea and snoring.
23 Pediatric Conditions†
Minimally invasive surgical tools and techniques to treat children with otitis
media, tonsil and adenoid disorders, obstructive sleep apnea, sinus diseases,
and recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP).
24 Ménière’s Disease
Portable external device that delivers low-pressure air pulses to the inner
ear to alleviate the severe vertigo associated with the disease.
Neurological Disorders
25 Parkinson’s Disease, Essential Tremor and Dystonia†**
Implantable deep brain stimulation systems to reduce motor symptoms of
movement disorders.
26 Hydrocephalus†
Implantable shunts that divert excess fluid in the brain to other parts of the
body, where it can be re-absorbed.
27 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder**
Implantable deep brain stimulation systems to lessen symptoms, including
obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, in patients with chronic,
severe obsessive-compulsive disorder.
28 Treatment-Resistant Depression*
Investigational implantable deep brain stimulation systems to lessen
symptoms, including profound and persistent sadness.
29 Severe Spasticity Associated with Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral
Palsy, Stroke, Spinal Cord and Head Injuries
Implantable infusion systems that deliver medication directly to the
intrathecal space—the fluid-filled area surrounding the spinal cord—to
loosen tight, stiff muscles.
30 Epilepsy†*
Investigational implantable deep brain stimulation systems to reduce the
frequency of seizures for patients who do not respond to medications.
31 Brain Tumors and Other Lesions†
Surgical tools to biopsy or remove diseased tissue and bone in the brain.
32 Chronic Pain, Cancer Pain and Painful Neuropathy
Implantable neurostimulation systems and infusion systems that deliver
electrical pulses and drugs, respectively, to specific areas around the spine
to block pain sensations for chronic, intractable pain. Investigational non-
opioid medication* for the implantable infusion systems.
33 Chronic Migraine*
Investigational implantable neurostimulation systems that deliver electrical
pulses to the occipital nerves at the back of the head for chronic, intractable
migraine.
Urological and Digestive Disorders
34 Overactive Bladder and Urinary Retention
Implantable neurostimulation system targeting the sacral nerves to control
bladder function.
35 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Radio frequency ablation system that delivers treatment directly to the
prostate to reduce excess tissue and improve urine flow.
36 Gastroparesis**
Implantable gastric stimulation system to minimize the chronic nausea and
vomiting associated with abnormally slow digestion.
37 Fecal Incontinence*
Implantable neurostimulation system targeting the sacral nerves to control
bowel function.
Diabetes
38 Diabetes
Integrated diabetes management systems, insulin pumps, continuous
glucose monitoring systems and therapy management software that help
diabetes patients improve glucose control.
† Image-Guided Surgical Systems
Navigation systems that continuously track
the precise position of a surgeon’s instrument in
the patient’s anatomy during delicate surgery.
* Still in development or not cleared/approved for
marketing in the United States.
** Humanitarian use device.