Elon Musk’s Neuralink says the FDA has approved a first-in-human clinical trial for its brain-computer interface technology. Neuralink said on Twitter yesterday: “We are excited to share that we have received the FDA’s approval to launch our first-in-human clinical study! This is the result of incredible work by the Neuralink team in close collaboration with […]
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Elon Musk’s Neuralink reportedly seeks partner for human trials of brain implant
Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface (BCI) venture, reportedly aims to find a clinical trial partner for in-human studies. Reuters reported today that six people familiar with the matter say Neuralink wants to tap the Barrow Neurological Institute as a partner. Phoenix, Arizona-based Barrow is, according to Reuters, one of the biggest neurosurgery centers in the […]
The FDA reportedly rejected Neuralink clinical trials a year ago
Elon Musk’s Neuralink sought FDA permission in early 2022 for human clinical trials of its brain-computer interface — and received an application rejection, Reuters reports. The news service cited seven current and former employees. Musk and other Neuralink officials declined to talk to Reuters. During a Nov. 30, 2022 show and tell, Musk said that […]
The top 10 medtech news trends of 2022
In this episode, your diligent team of DeviceTalkers assembled to review our top 10 medtech news trends. It’s our 2022 Newmarker’s Newsmakers! Executive Editor Chris Newmarker, Pharma Editor Brian Buntz, Managing Editor Jim Hammerand, Senior Editor Danielle Kirsh and Associate Editor Sean Whooley joined me, DeviceTalks Editorial Director Tom Salemi, for the latest DeviceTalks podcast. […]
Neuralink reportedly faces probe over animal testing
Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface venture Neuralink faces a U.S. Department of Agriculture Inspector General animal welfare investigation, according to Reuters. Reuters cited sources familiar with the investigation and company operations. The sources said the Agriculture Department opened the probe at a request of a federal prosecutor. The Reuters report described a high-pressure environment at Neuralink […]
Neuralink to implant its BCI in a person within 6 months
Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface venture Neuralink plans the first in-human implant of its N1 device within the next six months, Musk said during a show-and-tell last night. Neuralink officials later said the company was working with the FDA on an eventual approval and was optimistic about starting its first in-human clinical trial. Viewers got to […]
Neuralink co-founder unveils Science Eye sight restoration implant
Neuralink co-founder Max Hodak and the Science team unveiled the Science Eye, the company’s brain-computer platform. Now the Science CEO, Hodak helped start Neuralink, Elon Musk’s venture into brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). He served as president there until 2021. He’s now working on a new brain-computer platform. Contrary to Neuralink and other companies’ platforms, this one […]
7 brain-computer interface companies you need to know
Blackrock Neurotech, BrainGate, ClearPoint Neuro, Neuralink, Synchron and more race to bring brain-computer interface (BCI) tech to market. They’re using a multitude of methods — and developing their own systems that would allow patients to control a computer with their brain. Such technology could potentially enable countless immobile people someday to control a mouse cursor, […]
Report: Elon Musk looks to invest in brain-computer interface competitor Synchron
Reuters is reporting that Elon Musk has approached his Neuralink company’s rival, Synchron, over a potential investment. Musk’s Neuralink recently fell behind Synchron in the brain-computer interface (BCI) space after the latter announced that it completed its first-in-human brain-computer interface (BCI) implant in the U.S. using an endovascular BCI approach, which does not require invasive […]
Synchron completes its first U.S. human implant of brain-computer interface rivaling Elon Musk’s Neuralink
Synchron announced today that it completed its first-in-human brain-computer interface (BCI) implant in the U.S. The procedure, performed at Mount Sinai West in New York, represents the first such implant to occur in the U.S. using an endovascular BCI approach, which does not require invasive open-brain surgery. Dr. Shahram Majidi, assistant professor of neurosurgery, neurology […]
Synchron says study shows safety of its brain-computer interface implant
Four ALS patients with a Synchron Stentrode brain implant had no serious adverse events one year after their procedure, which allowed the paralyzed patients to control a computer for online shopping, banking and text communication without using their hands or voice for input. New York-based Synchron said this study demonstrated the safety of its brain-computer […]
