The new SpineJet EndoResctor is designed to work through any endoscope with a 3.1 mm working channel and is compatible with most spinal endoscopes currently available, according to the release.
HydroCision’s SpineJet Endoscopic HydroDiscectomy System uses a high velocity water jet to simultaneously cut and remove nucleus to decompress herniated (bulging) discs quickly, safely and effectively — without the collateral thermal or mechanical trauma of other surgical modalities — providing relief to patients suffering from lower back and/or leg pain, according to the release. HydroDiscectomy can offer an option to patients who have failed conservative treatments and may lead to a significant reduction in their narcotic pain medication.
“A key driver of the procedural growth of this new and evolving technique for the treatment of lower back pain has been patients who seek out surgeons who perform minimally invasive procedures to reduce down time from work in these tough economic times. This has led to rapid adoption of the endoscopic approach for the treatment of lower back pain by a growing number of neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons and interventional pain physicians. This trend has created the need for new instruments that can work through newer, smaller profile endoscopes,” Doug Daniel, president and CEO of HydroCision, said in the release.
HydroDiscectomy is an outpatient procedure, which requires local anesthesia, opposed to general anesthesia, and reduces the need for pain medications after treatment, according to the release.
Read the release about the new SpineJet EndoResector (pdf).