FDA Clears VNS Device for Paroxysmal Hemicrania, Hemicrania Continua
Patients treated with gammaCore experienced clinically meaningful benefits.
Devices
Left Ventricular Assist Devices Aid Survival, Quality of Life in Elderly
Benefits for heart failure patients include functional capacity and fewer complications with newer devices
Vagus Nerve Stimulation System Approved for Post Stroke Rehabilitation Therapy
The Vivistim System features an implantable pulse generator, which is placed just under the skin in the chest of the patient, and a lead wire.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Device Cleared for Anxious Depression
The outpatient procedure provides noninvasive magnetic stimulation through a cushioned helmet to targeted areas of the brain.
FDA Approves Spinal Cord Stimulation Therapy for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
Nevro’s SCS system for painful diabetic neuropathy will be available under the brand name HFX™ for PDN.
Study Compares Remote Electrical Neuromodulation to Migraine Meds in Adolescents
Nerivio is a wireless remote electrical neuromodulation device approved for the acute treatment of episodic or chronic migraine in patients 12 years of age and older.
RECELL System Approval Expanded to Pediatric Patients, Extensive Burn Wounds
The pediatric approval was based on data from the RECELL Compassionate Use (IDE 15945) and Continued Access (IDE 13053) studies.
Cardiac Monitor Implant Detects A-Fib in More Stroke Patients
Rate of incident AF over 12 months higher with implant versus usual care with external cardiac monitoring in patients with ischemic stroke
First-of-its-Kind Deep Brain Stimulation Directional Lead Approved
The system works with Medtronic’s Percept™ PC Neurostimulator.
Health Care Providers Should No Longer Implant the Medtronic HVAD System
Health care providers should no longer use Medtronic’s Heartware Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System in end-stage heart failure patients.
