Medtronic announced today that it received FDA approval for the Inceptiv closed-loop rechargeable spinal cord stimulator (SCS) system. Inceptiv treats chronic pain and represents Medtronic’s first SCS device to offer a closed-loop feature. This feature senses each person’s unique biological signals, adjusting stimulation moment-to-moment as needed. Medtronic says that keeps therapy in harmony with the […]
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Latest Neurological News
BCI maker Science acquires retinal implant from Pixium Vision
Brain-computer interface developer Science Corporation announced today that it acquired the IP and related assets for the Pixium Vision Prima implant. Neuralink co-founder Max Hodak founded Science, which unveiled its Science Eye brain-computer platform in 2022. The Science Eye is a visual prosthesis. It targets retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), two […]
Boston Scientific warns on some Vercise Genus implantable pulse generators
Boston Scientific recently issued an urgent field safety notice for certain Vercise Genus deep brain stimulation (DBS) implantable pulse generators. In the urgent field safety notice released in the United Kingdom, the company warned about the potential for Vercise Genus DBS IPG stimulation therapy to be transiently suspended during charging due to a device reset. […]
Blue Arbor wins FDA breakthrough nod for neuromuscular interface
Blue Arbor Technologies announced today that it received FDA breakthrough device designation for its Restore neuromuscular interface system. The FDA also accepted the system into its Total Product Life Cycle (TPLC) Advisory Program (TAP) Pilot. TAP provides early and frequent strategic engagement from the FDA, patients, providers and payers. It facilitates rapid development and widespread […]
FDA clears Epitel remote monitoring tech, AI detection platform
Epitel announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for two new patient-focused brain health offerings. The FDA cleared the Remi remote EEG monitoring system for ambulatory use and the Remi Vigilenz AI for event detection. Remi for ambulatory use allows for EEG recording in outpatient and home environments for an extended duration. Vigilenz AI […]
Neuronoff hits first-in-human milestone for Injectrode neuromod
Neuronoff announced today that it completed the first-in-human clinical trial evaluating its flagship Injectrode neuromodulation product. The Cleveland-based company designed Injectrode to treat chronic pain. The LIFE (lumbar Injectrode feasibility evaluation) trial evaluated Injectrode’s safety and effectiveness, meeting all goals, the company said. Injectrode placement comes through an 18-gauge needle (no incisions) under local analgesia […]
Neuromod startup IVEAcare raises $27.5M, names CEO
Minneapolis-based neuromodulation technology developer iVEAcare announced today that it raised $27.5 million in a Series A financing round. iVEAcare spun out from NuXcel, a medical device accelerator. It seeks to develop and commercialize next-generation neuromodulation technologies to treat chronic diseases. The company also named Todd Kerkow as its new president and CEO. A medical device […]
10 new, innovative medical devices to watch for in 2024
By Senior Editor Danielle Kirsh and Associate Editor Sean Whooley Significant medical device launches are coming in 2024. Think pulsed field ablation, diabetes treatment tech, surgical robotics and more. Pulsed field ablation news took over at the end of 2023 and the start of 2024, with Medtronic and Boston Scientific garnering significant regulatory approvals. Surgical […]
AtriCure launches new cryoablation probe
AtriCure announced today that it launched its new CryoSphere+ cryoablation probe for the CryoIce platform. CryoSphere+ leverages new insulation technology, reducing freeze times by 25% compared to the legacy CryoSphere device. The original CryoIce device first received FDA clearance in November 2018 and aided in more than 60,000 procedures to date. The CryoSphere+ device picked […]
Spark Neuro names Mayo Clinic neurologist as its medical director
Spark Neuro announced that it appointed longtime Mayo Clinic neurologist Dr. Richard J. Caselli as its new medical director. Caselli spent 35 years at the Mayo Clinic, a leading U.S. hospital system. He brings expertise and leadership in neurology and cognitive aging to Los Angeles-based Spark Neuro. Spark Neuro develops brain health assessment services propelled […]
FDA clears 3D-printed, patient-specific cranial implant from 3D Systems
3D Systems announced today that the FDA granted 510(k) clearance for its 3D-printed, patient-specific VSP PEEK cranial implant. VSP PEEK includes a complete, FDA-cleared workflow comprising segmentation and 3D modeling software. It also offers a pre-defined production process. With its additive manufacturing capabilities, the technology can produce patient-specific cranial implants with up to 85% less […]