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      "address_1": "3115 Melrose Dr Suite 200",
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      "product_description": "Spinal Elements 5.5 x 45MM Mercury lordosed rod.  A component of the Mercury Spinal System, comprised of a variety of screws, hooks, rods, connectors, and staples that are used for attachment to the non-cervical spine. Rods span the distance between screws and hooks and achieve fixation by the mechanical joining of the rods with the screws or hooks. Lordosed rods are pre-curved to better fit the patient anatomy.",
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      "center_classification_date": "20150511",
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