- The FDA grants 510(k) clearance to privately-held Bioness' StimRouter, an implantable neuromodulation device for the treatment of chronic pain of peripheral nerve origin. It is the first implanted device with a specific indication for peripheral nerve stimulation.
- The system consists of an implanted lead , an external pulse transmitter and conductive electrode and a small hand-held wireless control unit.
- Bioness is yet another medical products firm started by serial entrepreneur Al Mann, the force behind Second Sight Medical Products (EYES +21.3%), MannKind (MNKD -1%), Advanced Bionics and MiniMed.
- Neuromodulation-related tickers: (MDT -0.3%)(STJ -1.9%)(BSX)(NURO)