Monteris Medical's NeuroBlate System has opened the door for surgeons to tackle previously inoperable brain cancers, as highlighted by new data presented at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) 2017 meeting.
Plymouth, Minnesota-based Monteris Medical announced Monday that the medical device firm has raised $7.8 million. Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) led the round, while SWMF Life Science Fund and several undisclosed parties also invested in the round. The money will be used to further commercialize a new version of the NeuroBlate system, which is […]
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Monteris Medical Inc. has raised $3.4 million in equity for a device that enables minimally invasive laser surgery for brain tumors, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Monteris hopes to stretch the funding round to about $4.5 million, CEO Jim Duncan said. The 25-employee company has garnered $21 million in investment […]
The AutoLITT System from Monteris Medical uses an MRI to guide the laser, allowing doctors to watch and adjust as they heat glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) tumors, reduce them to a pasty state and then remove the tumor. Company officials say the device is ideal to manage these difficult-to-reach tumors and researchers think the approach could treat half of the 8,000 annual recurrent GBM tumors.
University Hospitals Case Medical Center Dr. Andrew Sloan discusses the beginnings of a clinical trial to attack hard-to-cure brain tumors.