762 devices · GMDN 61532
Lumbar interspinous decompression spacers are implanted devices placed between adjacent lumbar vertebrae to relieve pressure on nerves, primarily for patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. They create space within the spine to ease symptoms like pain or numbness caused by narrowed spinal canals, often used in minimally invasive surgical procedures.
These devices are typically regulated as surgical implants, requiring compliance with strict manufacturing and sterilization standards. They are usually supplied pre-sterilized for single-use in clinical settings, with materials like titanium or polymers commonly used for their durability and biocompatibility.
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