Medical Devices
Life-changing devices from implantables to wearables, transforming how we treat disease
Neuralink Brain-Computer Interface
Neuralink Corporation • Neurotechnology
Revolutionary implantable brain-computer interface enabling paralyzed patients to control devices with thoughts. First human patient successfully playing chess and video games using only neural signals.
Electrodes
1,024 electrodes
Connectivity
Fully wireless data transmission
Battery Life
All-day battery life
Size
Coin-sized implant
Applications
- Paralysis restoration
- Blindness treatment
- Mental health therapy
- Cognitive enhancement
Clinical Status
FDA Breakthrough Device Designation
PRIME Study recruiting participants
Medical Device Categories
FDA-approved devices revolutionizing treatment across specialties
Cardiac Devices
Life-saving devices for heart conditions
$71B by 2028
5.7% CAGR
Watchman FLX™
Boston Scientific • Left Atrial Appendage Closure
Stroke prevention in AFib
$25,000-30,000
HeartMate 3™
Abbott • Left Ventricular Assist Device
Advanced heart failure
$100,000+
Micra™ AV2
Medtronic • Leadless Pacemaker
Bradycardia
$15,000-20,000
Neurostimulation
Electrical stimulation for neurological conditions
$13.5B by 2027
12.4% CAGR
Percept™ PC
Medtronic • Deep Brain Stimulation
Parkinson's, Essential Tremor
$35,000-50,000
Vercise Genus™
Boston Scientific • DBS System
Dystonia, Parkinson's
$40,000-60,000
Inspire
Inspire Medical • Sleep Apnea Implant
Obstructive sleep apnea
$20,000-25,000
Continuous Glucose Monitors
Real-time glucose tracking for diabetes
$16.7B by 2030
9.8% CAGR
Dexcom G7
Dexcom • CGM System
Type 1 & 2 Diabetes
$300-400/month
FreeStyle Libre 3
Abbott • CGM System
Diabetes management
$70-130/month
Eversense E3
Senseonics • Implantable CGM
Long-term monitoring
$99/month after insertion
Robotic Surgery
Precision surgical systems
$24B by 2029
17.5% CAGR
da Vinci 5
Intuitive Surgical • Surgical Robot
Minimally invasive surgery
$2M+ system
ROSA ONE® Brain
Zimmer Biomet • Neurosurgical Robot
Brain surgery assistance
$1.2M system
Mako SmartRobotics™
Stryker • Orthopedic Robot
Joint replacement
$1M+ system
Smart Implants
Connected implantable devices
$8.2B by 2028
14.3% CAGR
Linx® Reflux System
Johnson & Johnson • Anti-reflux Device
GERD treatment
$15,000-20,000
Earlens Contact Hearing
Earlens Corporation • Direct Drive Hearing Aid
Hearing loss
$10,000-12,000
Smart Knee Implant
Zimmer Biomet • Sensor-enabled Knee
Total knee replacement
$25,000-35,000
Wearable Therapeutics
Therapeutic wearable devices
$27B by 2026
25.6% CAGR
Optune Gio®
Novocure • Tumor Treating Fields
Glioblastoma
$21,000/month
VibraCool®
Pain Care Labs • Neuromodulation Device
Pain management
$199-299
ClearUP Sinus Pain
Tivic Health • Bioelectronic Device
Sinus pain relief
$149
Next-Generation Devices in Development
Tomorrow's medical breakthroughs in the pipeline today
Artificial Pancreas Systems
2024-2025Automated insulin delivery
Bioresorbable Stents
2025-2026Dissolving cardiac stents
Smart Contact Lenses
2026-2027Glucose monitoring, AR display
Nano-robots
2027-2030Targeted drug delivery
Regulatory Milestones
Key FDA decisions shaping device innovation
FDA finalizes AI/ML device guidance
Accelerated AI device approvals
Breakthrough Device Program expansion
70% faster approvals for innovative devices
Digital Health Pre-Cert Program
Streamlined software device pathway
Remote monitoring reimbursement
Increased patient access to devices
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