Boston Scientific Corporation announced the introduction of the Precision Montage MRI Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) System after receiving approval from the US Food and Drug Administration.
The Precision Montage MRI SCS System allows patients to undergo a full-body MRI while benefiting from the pain relief of MultiWave Technology. MultiWave Technology enables delivery of multiple waveforms, including burst and higher rates, intended to help respond to changes in pain over time. In an analysis of registry information from 800 patients, it was determined that 72 per cent used multiple waveforms to customize their therapy and optimize pain relief.
In addition to the new Precision Montage MRI SCS System, the portfolio includes the Precision Spectra System, which is designed to provide broad coverage for pain with 32 contacts, and the Precision Novi System, the smallest high-capacity non-rechargeable device. The LUMINA clinical study has demonstrated 70 per cent greater low-back pain relief with the SCS system in the Illumina 3D family, which was maintained out to 24-months.
"The Boston Scientific Illumina 3D portfolio allows me to tailor therapy for each patient consistently and effectively," said Salim Hayek, M.D., Ph.D., program director, Anesthesiology Pain Medicine, University Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio. "With the approval of the Precision Montage MRI SCS System, more of my patients can benefit from this powerful technology since they can now have access to future MRI scan needs."
"The Precision Montage MRI SCS System is a key addition to our Illumina 3D portfolio, offering patients more choices to manage and personalize their therapy," said Maulik Nanavaty, senior vice president and president, Neuromodulation, Boston Scientific. "This important advancement underscores our commitment to meet the individual needs of chronic pain patients."
