Pearsalls' Neodisc Shows Excellent Early Clinical Results

Pearsalls, a UK-based medical device company, announced the early clinical results of its novel artificial cervical disc implanted in nine patients at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham, England.

"The first four patients have now passed their six month evaluation," said Andre Jackowski, a co-inventor of the device. "Their original symptoms have been cured and significant improvement has been noted in all scores measured. All nine patients are progressing extremely well, and are highly satisfied with their results."

The Pearsalls Cervical Disc, also known as the neodisc, is a composite of an elastomeric core encapsulated by a textile structure, and is designed to mimic the biomechanical properties of the natural disc. The company believes it is on track to apply to the FDA to begin clinical trials in the U.S.