Dymicron, a privately held medical device company based in Orem, Utah, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) approval to begin a pivotal clinical study of the Triadyme-C cervical artificial disc. The approval enables the company to initiate testing of its next-generation device for treating symptomatic cervical disc disease.
Revolutionary Diamond Material Technology
The Triadyme-C device distinguishes itself through bearing surfaces made from Adymite, Dymicron's proprietary medical grade polycrystalline diamond material. This groundbreaking material was developed specifically for high-stress load-bearing environments and is engineered to dramatically reduce wear debris generation compared to conventional implant materials such as titanium, cobalt-chromium, and polyethylene.
"The Triadyme-C represents a remarkable advancement in cervical disc technology," said Richard Guyer, MD, Co-director of the Center for Disc Replacement at Texas Back Institute and co-primary investigator for the clinical trial. "Its revolutionary polycrystalline diamond bearing surfaces dramatically reduce wear debris generation, while the tri-lobed design is engineered to closely replicate normal spinal kinematics—two factors that could improve long-term outcomes for patients."
The Adymite material produces virtually no detectable wear debris, addressing a critical issue linked to long-term device complications and revision surgeries. The result is a construct with exceptional hardness, low friction, and long-term articulation performance, optimized for the lifetime demands of spinal motion preservation.
Clinical Trial Design and Timeline
The IDE approval enables Dymicron to conduct a multi-center, prospective, historically controlled clinical trial comparing the safety and effectiveness of Triadyme-C to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery in treating symptomatic cervical disc disease. The trial will enroll patients across several leading U.S. spine centers, with the first implantations expected in Q4 2025.
The study features a composite clinical success primary endpoint defined by improvement in Neck Disability Index (NDI) Score, maintenance or improvement in neurological status, and no secondary surgical interventions. Data from this trial will support a future Premarket Approval (PMA) submission to the FDA.
Clinical Significance and Market Impact
Pierce Nunley, MD, founder and Medical Director of the Spine Institute of Louisiana and co-primary investigator, emphasized the device's potential market differentiation. "A key factor distinguishing spine arthrodesis products is wear debris, which can trigger varying degrees of osteolysis and potential implant failure," he said. "With its proprietary polycrystalline diamond material designed to virtually eliminate wear debris, and a tri-lobed geometry engineered to restore natural motion, Triadyme-C stands to set a new benchmark in long-term implant performance and market differentiation."
Strategic Implications
Alan S. Layton, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at Dymicron, described the FDA approval as "a value-defining achievement" that reflects both the strength of the company's technology and disciplined execution of its regulatory roadmap. "We are now poised to generate high-quality clinical data that will support a future PMA submission and lay the groundwork for commercialization in the U.S. market," he stated.
Layton also highlighted the broader strategic potential of the Adymite technology platform, noting that the company's core intellectual property portfolio, proprietary manufacturing capabilities, and strong clinical positioning provide a powerful foundation for growth across multiple medical applications.
The Triadyme-C's patented Tri-Lobe design mimics the natural kinematics and motion of a normal disc, addressing the critical need for motion preservation in cervical spine treatment while minimizing the risk of wear debris-related complications that have historically challenged artificial disc technologies.
