Maker of Neuromodulator to Treat Heart Failure, CVRx, Raises $46M

According to Med City News, “Minneapolis’ CVRx has raised $46 million from unnamed investors in support of its implantable neuromodulator to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, bringing its total equity funding to $237 million over 5 rounds.”  For...

GSK Wants to Replace Drugs with Tiny Implants

“GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has developed a division devoted entirely to bioelectronics that can be attached to nerves to regulate drugs, or even eliminate the need for them.  GSK is seen as a pioneer in this space, and is partially funding development of...

FDA Issues Final Ruling on Symbols in Device Labeling

According to Healthcare Packaging, “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s final rule on the ‘Use of Symbols in Labeling’ allows for the use of stand-alone symbols in medical device labeling, without adjacent explanatory text.  The agency says the...