The SPINECATH^◊ Intradiscal Catheter delivers controlled levels of thermal energy during Intradiscal Electrothermal^◊ Therapy (IDET^◊), an effective treatment for patients with chronic discogenic low back pain who have failed to respond to non-operative care. A clinically proven technique, Intradiscal Electrothermal^◊ Therapy (IDET^◊), provides a unique minimally invasive method for delivering thermal energy to the disc annulus.

The catheter heating inside the disc	Catheter inserted in disc under fluoroscopy

Five centimeter heating section for thermmal condution over a broad area

Unique steering tip provides intradiscal navigation for optimal catheter positioning

Temperature monitoring systems for controlled delivery of thermal energy

17 gauge introducer needle for unmatched access to the posterior annulus

Standard and extra-long lengths available to meet a variety of clinical needs

For more information please contact:

Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics - Trauma
1450 Brooks Rd. Memphis, TN 38116
Phone: 1-800-836-4080
Fax: 1-866-832-7284