Aerin Medical today announced positive two-year data backing the use of its non-invasive nasal airway obstruction (NAO) treatment. Mountain View, California–based Aerin Medical evaluated its VivAer system in the AERWAY clinical trial. VivAer, which holds both CE mark and FDA 510(k) clearance, uses patented, temperature-controlled radiofrequency energy through a thin, wand-like stylus attached to a […]
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FDA clears next-generation RhinAer stylus from Aerin Medical
Aerin Medical announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance and launched its next-generation RhinAer stylus. Sunnyvale, California-based Aerin designed the system as a non-invasive, temperature-controlled radiofrequency technology. It treats the causes of rhinorrhea (runny nose), post-nasal drip and congestion associated with chronic rhinitis in a single session. The new RhinAer provides physicians with improved […]
New data backs Aerin’s RhinAer for treating chronic rhinitis
Aerin Medical today announced the publication of positive results from a 12-month study of its RhinAer platform. Results from Sunnyvale, California–based Aerin’s Rhintrac randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial, published in the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology (IFAR), demonstrated that chronic rhinitis symptoms continued to improve through 12 months after treatment with RhinAer. Findings build on […]
Aerin Medical reports positive 4-year results for VivAer treatment
Aerin Medical today announced published results from a four-year clinical trial of its VivAer treatment for nasal airway obstruction (NAO). Sunnyvale, California–based Aerin designed VivAer, which holds both CE mark and FDA 510(k) approval, to use patented, temperature-controlled radiofrequency energy through a thin, wand-like stylus attached to a console. The stylus is inserted via the […]
Aerin Medical closes $60M equity financing
Ear nose and throat (ENT) treatment technology developer Aerin Medical announced today that it closed a $60 million equity financing. Sunnyvale, California-based Aerin’s financing was led by new investor Ally Bridge Group with participation from all existing major investors, including KCK MedTech, Questa Capital and OrbiMed. According to a news release, Aerin Medical intends to […]
Two-year data backs Aerin Medical’s chronic rhinitis treatment
Aerin Medical announced today that a study of its RhinAer technology demonstrated success in treating chronic rhinitis patients. Sunnyvale, California–based Aerin Medical — one of MassDevice’s 20 medical device startups you need to know in 2020 — designed its RhinAer temperature-controlled radiofrequency (RF) technology to disrupt nerve signals that cause chronic rhinitis symptoms, including constant runny […]
Aerin Medical touts study of chronic rhinitis treatment tech
Aerin Medical today touted one-year results from a trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of its RhinAer system in those with chronic rhinitis. Sunnyvale, Calif.–based Aerin designed RhinAer as a temperature-controlled radiofrequency technology used to disrupt nerve signals that cause chronic rhinitis symptoms. According to a news release, the study demonstrated that, following a single […]
Aerin Medical touts study of nasal airway obstruction treatment
Aerin Medical today touted results from a three-month study of its VivAer treatment for nasal airway obstruction (NAO). Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Aerin’s VivAer was studied in the VATRAC trial, with results published by the International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology. According to a news release, the study confirmed the safety and efficacy of VivAer in treating […]
DTW Podcast: KCK’s Long says deals getting done during COVID era
In this week’s DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Karen Long, managing director at KCK Group, says startups looking for funding have an opportunity to catch the eye and ear of investors. KCK, an active medtech investor, has been involved in two sizable investments this summer including Aerin Medical and NeuroPace. Both were portfolio companies, but Long says […]
Aerin Medical closes $48M financing, appoints new CEO
Aerin Medical announced today that it closed a $48 million equity financing and appointed Matt Brokaw as its new president & CEO. Brokaw previously served in roles at Tusker Medical, Spirox, Entellus Medical, Stryker (NYSE:SYK), Acclarent, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) and Smith & Nephew (NYSE:SNN). “Aerin is primed for its next phase of growth, propelled by non-invasive treatments […]
20 medical device startups you need to know
The medtech industry isn’t immune from COVID-19 troubles, but exciting innovation continues. These 20 medical device startups have grabbed our attention. Tom Salemi, DeviceTalks Editorial Director and Sean Whooley, Assistant Editor A number of medical device startups continue to make waves across the space, with new technologies and eye-watering fundraising rounds highlighting some exciting prospects. […]
