NeuroControl
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Firm receives humanitarian use designation for its Vocare bladder system, which is intended for individuals with complete spinal cord injuries. Vocare uses functional electrical stimulation technology to deliver electrical impulses to nerve roots leading to bladder and bowel muscles, helping those with complete spinal cord injuries to control the loss of bladder and bowel functions. Since the commencement of clinical trials in mid-1996 ("The Gray Sheet" May 13, 1996, I&W-5), twenty-six people have been implanted with the device, the firm says. NeuroControl estimates approximately 73,000 people in the U.S. could potentially benefit from the product...