Percutaneous Disc Decompression System

The Stryker Dekompressor disc removal system is intended for use in aspiration of disc material during percutaneous discectomies in the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical regions of the spine.

Dekompressor with Auger tip

Our Dekompressor System offers you clinically proven tools for identifying and treating symptomatic discs.1,2

A herniated disc can negatively affect the ability to perform everyday activities. If your patient’s discomfort isn’t improving with conservative treatments, percutaneous disc decompression may be a treatment option.

What is disc decompression?

A disc decompression is a minimally invasive procedure that reduces nerve pressure due to a disc herniation. It results in minimal annular disruption, preserving disc strength and future treatment options, including surgery.3-5

Procedure benefits

The procedure generally takes only 15 to 30 minutes to perform and has demonstrated:

  • Maintained annular integrity3-5
  • Significant pain relief3,6
  • Reduced use of analgesics3,6
  • Improved quality of life3,6
  • Quantifiable disc material removal6
  • Low complication and morbidity rates7-15
Dekompressor study results* 6 months** 1 year***
Pain reduction 60% 65%
Analgesic reduction 74% 79%
Functional improvement 90% 91%
Overall satisfaction 80% 88%
*Study results are based on a cohort of 50 patients
**Alò K et al. Percutaneous lumbar discectomy: clinical response in an initial cohort of 50 consecutive patients with chronic radicular pain. Pain Practice. 2004; 4(1):19-29.
***Alò K et al. Percutaneous lumbar discectomy: one-year follow-up in an initial cohort of 50 consecutive patients with chronic radicular pain. Pain Practice. 2005; 5(2):116-123.

Use our Dekompressor System to remove disc material during percutaneous discectomies. You may be able to use the removed material for disc biopsies.

A 12-month prospective clinical study showed that percutaneous discectomies using our Dekompressor was successful in improving pain scores and functional status in patients.6 This minimally invasive procedure reduces pressure on the nerve root by removing disc nucleus.

Additional characteristics of the procedure include the following:

  • Removes quantifiable disc material
  • Requires no capital equipment
  • Provides sample for biopsy

The Dekompressor System’s probe removes a measurable amount of disc material without annular or nuclear disruption.3-6

The Dekompressor Percutaneous Discectomy Probe is intended for use in aspiration of disc material during percutaneous discectomies in the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical regions of the spine.

Note: Physicians using the Disc Dekompressor should have training and previous experience with discography, intradiscal therapies, and diagnostic or therapeutic percutaneous disc access procedures.

Before activation

Before activation.

After decompression

After decompression.