St. Jude Medical has announced Japanese approval of its Eon Mini implantable spinal cord stimulation (SCS) device for treatment of chronic pain in the lower back or legs. The neurostimulator, which is both FDA cleared and CE marked, has the best battery life and lowest physical profile among rechargeable SCS devices.
From the press release:
Slightly larger than the typical man’s watch, the Eon Mini neurostimulator has a thin 10 mm profile and weighs 29 grams (approximately 1 oz). Additionally, the device has the greatest recommended implant depth of any rechargeable SCS device. The thin profile and greater implant depth potentially makes the neurostimulator less noticeable and more comfortable for patients. Its small size also allows for a smaller incision, which gives physicians increased flexibility in selecting the implant location.
Press release: St. Jude Medical Announces Approval of the First Rechargeable Neurostimulator to Manage Chronic Pain in Japan…
Product page: Eon Mini™ Rechargeable IPG System…
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