Cala Health today touted data demonstrating that its Cala Trio therapy is safe and effective in improving essential tremor in patients. Burlingame, Calif.-based Cala Health said in a news release that the data for the wearable technology came from use at home, unsupervised and under real-world conditions, further validating the results reported in the Prospect […]
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CarThera collects $14.3M
CarThera announced today that it received a $2.3 million (€2 million) grant and $12 million (€10.5 million) in equity, totaling $14.3 million. Paris-based CarThera was selected by the EIC Accelerator Pilot to receive the funds as it develops its Domeus project for treating glioblastoma patients. In addition to the money, CarThera is also slated to […]
BrainGate donates brain-computer tech to Tufts
Tufts University and alumnus Jeff Stibel announced the donation of BrainGate and its patented brain-computer technology to the university. BrainGate develops neurotechnology that uses micro-electrodes implanted in the brain to let humans operate external devices such as computers or robotic arms with just their thought, according to a news release. The company has received FDA investigational device […]
Boston Scientific launches Vercise Genus DBS system in Europe
Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) announced that it received CE Mark for its fourth-generation Vercise Genus deep brian stimulation system. Vercise Genus includes full-body MRI conditional and Bluetooth capabilities within a DBS system designed for treating the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and dystonia by delivering electrical stimulation to targeted parts of the brain. Marlborough, Mass.-based Boston […]
FTC to refund Neurometrix consumers $3.9M in false ad case
The Federal Trade Commission announced that it is refunding NeuroMetrix (NSDQ:NURO) consumers nearly $3.9 million after false advertising. NeuroMetrix marketed its Quell transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device as a clinically proven and FDA-cleared treatment for widespread chronic pain relief when placed below the knee, according to the FTC, which said that the company lacks scientific evidence […]
Theranica lands CE mark for migraine device
Theranica announced today that it received CE Mark approval for its Nerivio device for the acute treatment of migraine. Montclair, N.J.-based Theranica adds European approval just over a year since it received FDA de novo clearance for the neurostimulation device in May 2019. The approval allows for the company to begin marketing the device in […]
UK recommends Axonics SNM for overactive bladder
Axonics Modulation Technologies (NSDQ:AXNX) announced today that NICE suggested using its r-SNM system in the UK. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) offers evidence-based guidance to the UK and, in guidance published last week, it recommended Axonics’ sacral neuromodulation (SNM) system for treating refractory overactive bladder for the country’s National Health Service (NHS). […]
The top 5 MassDevice stories of the week — September 4, 2020
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) and a major development involving medtech reimbursement dominated medical device industry news over the past week. As the week closes out, there’s also a trending story on MassDevice that includes good news: Abbott (NYSE:ABT) is reportedly hiring 2,000 new employees in Illinois to increase manufacturing for its rapid COVID-19 test. Want to hear more about […]
Elon Musk’s Neuralink moving forward with brain implant
Elon Musk is touting his Neuralink venture’s “Link” deep brain stimulator implant as a less invasive deep brain stimulation system — disclosing new details about the device. Neuralink had previously only described its technology in broad strokes, as “ultra-high-bandwidth brain-machine interfaces to connect humans and computers.” During a press conference last year, Musk and company […]
NeuroPace raises $67M for RNS system
NeuroPace announced today that it raised $67 million for its RNS system for treating refractory focal epilepsy. Accelmed Partners led the round, while an unnamed strategic investor, Revelation Partners, Soleus Capital and returning investors KCK Group and OrbiMed Advisors also participated, according to a news release. Mountain View, Calif-based NeuroPace’s financing includes $33 million in […]
DTW Podcast: Truist’s Kaila Krum says Medtronic prepping for growth
In an interview with DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Truist Securities managing director Kaila Krum says Medtronic executives are retooling the company to keep pace with smaller, more focused competitors. Breaking down the company’s Q1 call, Krum says Medtronic is seen as a company that’s too big to grow market share quickly. On the call, new CEO […]