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Aleva Neurotherapeutics Scores CE Mark For Deep Brain Stimulation System

 
• By Catherine Longworth

Aleva Neurotherapeutics is taking its directSTIM deep brain stimulation system to the European market following receipt of CE mark. With a fresh round of financing under its belt, Aleva has its eyes on the US next.

Concept of brain wave recording in Parkinson disease surgery. Microelectrode recording in midbrain. Brain model on white background.

Swiss neurostimulation firm Aleva Neurotherapeutics SA has received a CE mark for its flagship product, the directSTIM deep brain stimulation (DBS) system, the company announced on 16 December.

DBS has been shown to improve symptoms of neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and dystonia

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