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IDET™

INTRADISCAL ELECTROTHERMAL™ Therapy

About the SPINECATH^◊ Catheter

Novel catheter design for optimal control & precise placement & control of heat
Detail body - M4 16687
Detail body - M4 16685
Detail body - M4 16683

The SPINECATH^◊ Intradiscal Catheter is designed to deliver a timed dose of biologically effective heat to the posterior region of the anulus fibrosis—the site of most intradiscal injury associated with chronic low back pain. Features include:

Five centimeter heating section for thermal conduction over a broad area.
Unique steering tip provides intradiscal navigation for optimal catheter positioning.
Temperature monitoring system for controlled delivery of thermal energy.
17 gauge introducer needle for unmatched access to the posterior anulus.
Standard and extra-long lengths available to meet a variety of clinical needs.

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The 5 cm tip of the SPINECATH^◊ catheter delivers controlled levels of thermal energy to the intradiscal target region.

As the catheter is pushed into the inner layers of the anulus fibrosis, the flexible tip is guided so that the path of the tip follows the curve of the anulus, and the heating element can be properly positioned.

While it may help to understand technical aspects of the SPINECATH^◊ catheter, it appears that precise catheter placement is critical for optimal results.

Precise Catheter Placement