Medtronic and Precision Neuroscience Partner to Develop Integrated Brain-Computer Interface Solution

Precision Neuroscience today announced a strategic partnership with Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) to jointly develop brain-computer interface (BCI) technology.

The two companies plan to leverage Precision's BCI platform and Medtronic's extensive neuroscience portfolio. They aim to jointly develop an integrated solution combining Precision's Layer 7 Cortical Interface with Medtronic's StealthStation surgical navigation system.

Precision is developing an ultra-thin cortical electrode array that enables BCI technology aimed at addressing paralysis. The Layer 7 Thin-Film Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) consists of 1,024 electrodes embedded in a flexible film. This film conforms to the surface of the brain and is only one-fifth the thickness of a human hair. The device is designed to help individuals with severe paralysis operate digital devices, such as computers and smartphones, using their thoughts.

This New York-based company received FDA approval for Layer 7 in April, giving Precision an edge in the BCI market. It will continue to challenge companies like Neuralink and Synchron in this evolving field.

The StealthStation technology designed by Medtronic is a surgical navigation system that enables precise anatomical localization during open or percutaneous neurosurgical and spinal procedures.

The two companies said that their technology can solve the problem of surgeons relying on individual tools to visualize brain structures and functions. Precision said that this might limit the accuracy and speed of intraoperative decision-making. The two companies believe that by combining high-resolution electrode technology with Medtronic's precise real-time 3D surgical navigation system, they can provide an end-to-end system that delivers real-time functional and structural information in the operating room.

Comments from Precision Neuroscience and Medtronic Executives

Precision Neuroscience CEO Michael Mager said:

"Our collaboration with Medtronic is an important step in advancing the understanding and interaction with the human brain in this field. Precision's minimally invasive approach makes this technology widely applicable in clinical settings, opening doors for new insights and breakthroughs. Partnering with Medtronic accelerates this process — Medtronic’s cranial and spinal technologies business provides an ubiquitous and trusted platform in the field of neurosurgery, integrating our technology into tools that surgeons already rely on will significantly speed up the application of these capabilities in daily practice," said Brett Wall, Executive Vice President and President of the Neuroscience Portfolio at Medtronic.

"At Medtronic, we believe the brain represents the next frontier in medicine. For over three decades, our products and therapies have improved the lives of patients with neurological disorders. Today, our understanding of the brain is deeper than ever before. By combining Precision Neuroscience's advanced brain mapping technology with our trusted cranial and spinal technologies, we are exploring the future of cranial surgery and accelerating the global adoption of adaptive intelligent therapies. This collaboration is not about following trends; it is about delivering truly meaningful breakthroughs for patients and setting new standards for the treatment of neurological disorders worldwide."

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