Dascor Clinical Trial

[chasswen]

rob
yes dr bertagnoli does this procedure.http://www.netplosiv.de/pro-spine/cm...t.php?idcat=30
hope this helps you.
chuck

[mmglobal]

Chuck, the autologous chondrocyte implantation is a different procedure.

In ADCT procedure they harvest nucleus cells during a discectomy. They send these cells to a lab to culture 20 times more than harvested. Months later, they pressure test your annulus. If the annulus holds pressure, they'll insert the freshly cultured nucleus cells. I've seen some pretty impressive films of successful patients.

In the Dascor procedure, they evacuate the disc space endoscopically. They insert a balloon and fill it with a flexible polymer that will remain contained by the balloon and will function as a replacement nucleus. Also interesting technology. I've seen several presentations about it at NASS and SAS. I hope it's as promising as it seems.

Mark

[mmglobal]

I spoke to Dr. Regan today at length about Dascor and other issues. He's already done several cases with good EARLY results. The device is in the pilot phase that only includes 20 patients. There are a few slots left, but there is no way to tell how long they will be available.

We discussed many of the issues related to nucleus replacements and past failures. There is much about the Dascor design that addresses many of these issues. The stringent protocol for the pilot phase is interesting and it will be more interesting to see how the pivotal study will be designed.

More later.

Mark