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Cochlear implant technology

Med-El sees first procedure with fully implantable hearing system

Nov. 6, 2020
By Bernard Banga
PARIS – Med-El Elektromedizinische Geräte GmbH has reported the first successful procedure in Europe for a totally implantable cochlear implant (TICI). The surgery was performed at Liège University Hospital in Belgium. “This TICI is a major step in cochlear implant technology. It has been the aim since the beginning of cochlear implants to be able to integrate all the components into a single internal device,” Philippe Lefebvre, head of the otorhinolaryngology department at Liège University Hospital, told BioWorld.
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Intersect ENT snags Fiagon for €60M

Sep. 15, 2020
By Meg Bryant
Sinusitis implant company Intersect ENT Inc. has agreed to acquire Fiagon AB Medical Technologies, a manufacturer of electromagnetic surgical navigation systems, for €60 million (US$71.1 million). Under the terms of the agreement, Intersect ENT will pay €15 million at the time of the closing and €15 million annually for the ensuing three years.
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Photonicare rakes in more than $7M in funding

Sep. 4, 2020
By Liz Hollis
Photonicare Inc., which has developed the Tomi Scope for noninvasive imaging of the middle ear, has attracted the attention of investors. It has reported an oversubscribed $5.2 million series A financing led by I2e Management Co. Inc., with OSF Ventures, Sony Innovation Fund and Dreampact Ventures also participating.
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Cochlear reports first loss in 25 years due to COVID-19, patent litigation

Aug. 21, 2020
By Tamra Sami
PERTH, Australia – Sydney-based Cochlear Ltd. reported its first loss in 25 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a patent battle loss in the U.S. For fiscal year 2020, which ended June 30, Cochlear reported a AU$238 million (US$170 million) loss in sales, down 186% from last year’s profit of AU$276 million.
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Aerin Medical taps new CEO, sees closing of $48M equity financing

Aug. 17, 2020
By Liz Hollis
Months after revealing a U.S. FDA nod for the Rhinaer Stylus to treat chronic rhinitis, Aerin Medical Inc. reported the closing of a $48 million equity financing. In addition, the company revealed that Matt Brokaw, who has deep experience in the ear, nose and throat (ENT) space, has come on board as president and CEO.
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Astellas conducts phase I/II study of ASP-0598 for chronic tympanic membrane perforation

July 28, 2020

Otonomy reports treatment response in phase I/II trial of OTO-313 for tinnitus

July 7, 2020
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FDA grants breakthrough status to Envoy Medical’s Acclaim cochlear implant

June 29, 2020
By Meg Bryant
Envoy Medical Corp. got some early support for its Acclaim fully implantable cochlear implant, with a breakthrough device designation from the U.S. FDA. If approved, it would be the first cochlear implant to address hearing loss without the use of any external components.
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USP48 found to be involved in hereditary hearing loss in animal model

June 12, 2020

Sensorion reports preclinical findings on otoferlin gene therapy program

June 11, 2020
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