OEM News

Curonix Launches Wearable For Chronic Pain of the Head, Neck, Shoulder, and Torso

The proprietary Freedom PNS System is a non-integrated, minimally-invasive implant that does not include an implanted battery.

Author Image

By: Michael Barbella

Managing Editor

The Freedom PNS system uses high- frequency electromagnetic coupling technology to power the implanted neurostimulator. Graphic: Curonix LLC.

Curonix LLC has expanded the capabilities of its Freedom Peripheral Nerve Stimulator (PNS) System by introducing a next-generation wearable accessory that targets chronic pain in the head, neck, shoulder, and upper torso regions. The device could potentially serve up to 235,000 patients annually.1

This addition completes a portfolio that provides physicians and patients with a solution for managing chronic pain and ensuring every targeted treatment area has a dedicated wearable, fulfilling Curonix’s mission to deliver the only full-body PNS system on the market.

Curonix’s wearable portfolio is designed for three core advantages: flexibility, versatility, and comfort through a slip-resistant, adjustable fit that accommodates various body types for consistent therapy delivery. With multiple configurations, a single wearable can precisely target nerve locations. The lightweight, low-profile designs support adhesive-free wear over clothing while maintaining therapy connectivity and power, ensuring comfort and confidence in daily activities.

“With more than 20,000 patients treated, the Freedom PNS System is helping patients regain control over their daily lives,” Curonix CEO Aure Bruneau stated. “The addition of this wearable completes the only full-body PNS portfolio, giving patients and physicians dedicated solutions for every major targeted peripheral nerve. By expanding our clinical reach while prioritizing patient comfort, we are broadening the potential of what PNS can achieve.”

The Freedom PNS System has been cleared for use in the craniofacial region but is not yet commercially available.

Curonix LLC is a Delaware medical technology company that develops and commercializes therapies to help relieve chronic pain. The proprietary Freedom PNS System is a non-integrated, minimally-invasive implant that does not include an implanted battery. The Freedom PNS System is powered by HF-EMC (high-frequency electromagnetic coupling) and is comprised of a two-component implantable neurostimulator, an externally worn transmitter, and software used to set patient-specific stimulation programs. The two-component neurostimulator, consisting of an electrode array and a separate surgically connected receiver, is anchored within two separate incisions, including a subcutaneous pocket creation. The stimulation program is adjusted as needed to provide pain relief.

Reference
1 Data on file with Curonix

Keep Up With Our Content. Subscribe To Orthopedic Design & Technology Newsletters