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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 10 June 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 June 2019. It was answered by Seema Kennedy (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 June 2019 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Paralysis: Medical Equipment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has plans to make the bionic spine available on the NHS.

Answer

The bionic spine technology is at a very early stage of development. Research has yet to establish whether the bionic spine will be effective and safe for patients. We will, of course, continue to monitor it, along with other promising new treatments, as it develops.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
262371
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Medical devices Paralysis
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk