Wavegate is developing the Ellipse™ Spinal Cord Stimulator Platform, which utilizes patented StimuLux™ Active Loop™ technology to maintain a consistent therapeutic dose of electrical stimulation by optically tracking spinal cord movement. This technology addresses chronic pain by intercepting pain signals in the spinal cord when other treatments have failed, providing patients with adjustable and effective pain relief.
Funding
$30.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Existing spinal cord stimulation (SCS) systems deliver a fixed dose of electrical current, but the spinal cord shifts position with body movement, leading to inconsistent pain relief. This variable stimulation can reduce the effectiveness of the therapy and require frequent adjustments.
Solution
Wavegate's Ellipse™ Spinal Cord Stimulator Platform utilizes StimuLux™ Active Loop™ technology to address the challenge of inconsistent stimulation. The system optically tracks spinal cord movement and automatically adjusts the electrical current to maintain a consistent therapeutic dose. By ensuring stable stimulation, the Ellipse™ platform aims to provide more reliable and effective pain relief for patients with chronic pain who have not responded to other treatments. The platform intercepts pain signals in the spinal cord, offering an adjustable solution for managing chronic pain.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes patients with chronic pain of the trunk and/or limbs who have not found relief from medications, physical therapy, or surgery, as well as clinicians specializing in pain management.
Features
- StimuLux™ Active Loop™ technology: Optically tracks spinal cord movement in real-time.
- Automated dose adjustment: Modifies electrical current to maintain a consistent therapeutic dose, compensating for spinal cord movement.
- Adjustable stimulation parameters: Allows clinicians to optimize pain relief for individual patient needs.
- Pacemaker-like battery: Provides a long-lasting power source for continuous stimulation.
- Thin wire leads: Deliver electrical stimulation to the spinal cord.
- Remote control: Enables patients to adjust the intensity and pattern of electrical stimulation.