Medtronic’s Spinal Cord Stimulator Approved in Canada

Health Canada approved Medtronic’s Intellis spinal cord stimulator for treating chronic pain.

Commonly used for treating pain caused by failed back syndrome, the device sends mild electrical signals to nerves in the epidural space.

Spinal cord stimulators are also used for treating complex regional pain syndrome, intractable angina, pain from nerve damage and visceral abdominal and perineal pain.