Zimmer idiopathic scoliosis medical device Tether-vertebral bonding system approved by FDA first

Compiled: Xu XiaoxuanAugust 19, 2019, arterial network through foreign media information, Zimmer Biomet Holdings (Zimmer) announced that its medical device Tether-vertebral bonding system has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis in children and adolescentsidiopathic scoliosis is a common disease of spinal malformation in children, the main manifestations of the patient are the two shoulders, shoulder blades one high and one low, the spine deviatefrom the middle line and so onThe pathogenesis of the disease is not clear, and the current standard treatment method is conservative non-surgical treatment, such as the external support to correct spinal bendingabout 6,800 patients with myosis idiopathic scoliosis worsen each year in the United States, routine conservative treatment sits unable to achieve resultsSuch patients require spinal fusion surgery to permanently correct and stabilize spinal bendingHowever, the risk of surgery is high, there are many complications after surgery, and the probability of secondary surgery is greaterTether-vertebral bonding system provides a significant alternative to idiopathic scoliosis patients, the first FDA-approved medical device for the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis in children and adolescentsFounded in 1927,Zimmer is a leading medical device company headquartered in Indiana, USAThe company designs, develops, manufactures and sells products related to spinal implants, artificial joints, dental implants and orthopaedics, primarily in sports medicine, joint reconstruction, dental reconstruction, spinal and bone repair, etcZimmer's mission is to improve patient outcomes and meet its medical needs with advanced technologyThe company was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in August 2001 under the ticker symbol ZBHZimmer also owns Zimmer Biomet Dental, a specialist dental clinic that develops dental implants and implant synobs to provide quality oral care to patientsWith a team of experienced engineers, scientists and clinicians, the department has 319 patents, in addition to 161 pendingZimmer wants to provide patients with a comprehensive range of treatment and rehabilitation programs, with outstanding achievements in areas such as dental implants and spinal correctionThe company's researchers have published more than 650 medical-related articles and received a number of awards, including the Medical Design Excellence Award (MDEA) Note: The original text has a limitation original title : Zimmer idiopathic scoliosis medical device won FDA's first batch