Cala today announced new results from multiple clinical studies further expanding the body of evidence for its TAPS therapy. TAPS (transcutaneous afferent patterned stimulation) therapy aims to treat essential tremor (ET). Cala offers the Cala kIQ non-invasive, FDA-cleared, wearable device for action hand tremor relief in those with ET and Parkinson’s. It treats tremor by […]
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Cala Health raises $50M growth round
Cala Health announced today that it raised a $50 million growth financing round to support its TAPS therapy. Vertex Growth Fund and Nexus NeuroTech Ventures co-led the financing round. All existing investors, including Action Potential, Johnson & Johnson, Lightstone, Lux, GV (Google Ventures), OSF Ventures, Ascension Ventures, TriVentures, Reimagined Ventures, Peak6 and Fiscus also participated. […]
Layoffs in medtech: These companies recently reduced their workforce
Medtech layoffs are picking up as 2024 draws to a close. Sean Whooley, Associate Editor, and Chris Newmarker, Editor-in-Chief The medical device industry is closing out the year with a fresh round of layoffs. At this point, MassDevice has reported on more than 22,000 medtech job cuts across the industry since mid-2022. (Have a tip […]
The top 10 connected health stories of the year so far
The shift to more connected health isn’t showing signs of slowing down, and medtech continues to play a significant role. Especially in the United States, there is still a need for reforms in how healthcare is delivered and paid for to enable more remote delivery of healthcare monitoring and therapies. Nevertheless, the medtech behind connected […]
Cala names new CEO, earns Medicare coverage for TAPS therapy
Cala announced today that it picked a new CEO as its TAPS therapy for essential tremor (ET) received Medicare coverage. The company promoted current Chief Product Officer Deanna Harshbarger to the corner office, effective immediately. She also becomes a member of the company’s board of directors. Renee Ryan, who became CEO at Cala in 2019, […]
Cala Health has positive essential tremor treatment data
Cala today announced results from multiple studies supporting positive outcomes for patients using its TAPS therapy for essential tremor (ET). San Mateo, California-based Cala develops multiple devices for treating essential tremor, including the Cala Trio and the kIQ. The company launched the kIQ wrist-worn device last year. They deliver transcutaneous afferent patterned stimulation (TAPS) therapy […]
Cala launches next-gen wearable for essential tremor, Parkinson’s therapy
Cala announced today that it launched its next-generation Cala kIQ system, a wearable device that delivers therapy for neurological disorders. The San Mateo, California-based company develops the Cala Trio device for transcutaneous afferent patterned stimulation (TAPS) therapy. Cala designed the Trio device for treating tremor. Its kIQ system delivers therapy for action hand termor relief […]
Cala Health, Cue Health have layoffs in California
Cala Health and Cue Health (Nasdaq:HLTH) both recently filed with the state of California to confirm reductions in their workforces. The two companies are the latest to join the long list of medtech companies cutting employees amid a challenging time for the industry. To date, MassDevice has reported on more than 18,000 medtech employees who have been […]
Real-world evidence supports Cala’s essential tremor treatment
Cala announced today that real-world evidence validates its transcutaneous afferent patterned stimulation (TAPS) therapy for treating tremor. San Mateo, California-based Cala delivers TAPS therapy with its Cala Trio device. It designed the treatment to reduce tremor in those living with essential tremor (ET). Data from the study validates TAPS in effectively reducing tremor, Cala said. […]
Cala Health announces new chief commercial, financial officers amid leadership expansion
Cala Health announced today that it has expanded its leadership team with a number of appointments, including new chief commercial and financial officers. New executives joining the company — which develops bioelectronic medicines to provide new therapies for chronic diseases — hold experience from major players in the medtech space, including iRhythm, Johnson & Johnson, […]
The 18 most innovative medical devices of 2021
The Galien Foundation today announced the nominees for most innovative medical devices for its 15th annual Prix Galien USA Awards. The foundation nominates devices, biotechnology and pharmaceutical products for its annual Prix Galien awards to highlight products designed to improve the human condition. “The Awards Committee is excited to introduce the nominees for the 2021 […]
