VertiFlex Inc. announced Aug. 28 that the first patients have been treated in the STEPS
(Study To Evaluate PILD for Stenosis) trial of its Totalis direct decompression system for treating lumbar spinal stenosis.
Research Briefs: VertiFlex Spine Trial; ReShape, EnteroMedics Data
VertiFlex launches a trial of its percutaneous image-guided lumbar decompression under CMS’ coverage with evidence development. Obesity device data from ReShape and EnteroMedics.
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