Important Safety Information (Physician)New DISCYPHOR DIRECT™ Catheter System
Designed for improved efficiency, the DISCYPHOR DIRECT™ Catheter System enables clinicians to perform a streamlined Functional Anaesthetic Discography™ Procedure, enabling them to make more informed diagnoses.
By providing more information about a patient's low back pain, the DISCYPHOR DIRECT™ Catheter System may help clinicians determine the optimal treatments for their patients.
Injection Assembly:
Used to inject anesthetic into the disc, it includes a one-way valve, Touhy Borst, and white wing nut that aids in tightening the assembly to the white catheter lumen. The one-way valve prevents backflow of anesthetic during injection.
Stopcock Assembly:
Used to maintain balloon inflation, it includes a stopcock, Touhy Borst, and blue wing nut that aids in tightening the assembly to the blue catheter lumen.
Balloon Inflation Assembly:
Used to inflate the balloon, it includes a 3 cc syringe, and a pressure relief valve that prevents over inflation of the balloon.
DISCYPHOR DIRECT™ Outer & Inner Needles
The proprietary needles allow for direct catheter placement into the nucleus of the disc. The DISCYPHOR DIRECT™ Outer Needle features a beveled tip, and a wing design that facilitates the simultaneous removal of both needles. The DISCYPHOR DIRECT™ Inner Needle features a Special Sprotte tip design that dilates tissue, resulting in less trauma to the disc.1
Simple Diagnostic Process
The DISCYPHOR DIRECT™ Catheter System makes it easier to perform the F.A.D.™ Procedure. The DISCYPHOR DIRECT™ Catheter is inserted directly into the intervertebral disc through the DISCYPHOR DIRECT™ Inner Needle. Once the catheter is in place, the patient stimulates his/her typical back pain by assuming the position(s) or performing the activities that elicit this pain. After selective intradiscal anesthetic injections, the patient reassumes his/her painful postures or activities. Judging by the effectiveness of the anesthetic in relieving pain and increasing range of motion, the specific disc(s) producing back pain can be identified. This diagnostic information can be used to help determine appropriate treatment options for the patient.
Footnotes:
1 Medtronic. Data on File.