1. Skyline Medical launches JV deal with Helomics
Skyline Medical announced in a Nov. 15 press release that it has signed a joint venture agreement with Helomics. The agreement comes after a strategic collaboration between the companies that allows Skyline to reach more markets. The joint venture leverages the Helomics D-Chip platform to develop and market new approaches for personalized cancer diagnostics and care.
2. iReliev launches wearable arthritis-treatment EMS/Tens patch
iReliev recently introduced its PlayMakar Wireless EMS + TENS Unit that helps treat chronic pain from arthritis on the go, according to a Nov. 15 press release. The device features two functions that include transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and electrical muscle stimulation (EMS). TENS helps block pain signals from the brain to provide pain relief while EMS stimulates muscles for conditions, strengthening and recovery using gentle electrical impulses. It has two rechargeable receivers that connect to electrode pads to allow for it to work wirelessly. The device has 14 preset therapy mode for personalized treatment and additional receivers can be added on for treating bigger areas.
3. Mortise Medical gets FDA clearance
Mortise Medical announced in a Nov. 14 press release that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its SyndesMetrics Syndesmosis Repair System. The system addresses clinical needs for syndesmotic disruption injuries like predictable and repeatable anatomic reduction, restoration of physiological motion and restoration of ankle stability. The SyndesMetrics implant system has minimal hardware prominence, no suture prominence and a reversible locking mechanism that secures high strength suture that that connects tibial and fibular implant components.
