Tag: Inspire Medical Systems
Inspire Medical Systems gets green light for V
August 5, 2024HME News Staff
MINNEAPOLIS – Inspire Medical Systems has announced approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the Inspire V therapy system, which includes a next generation neurostimulator for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The system also includes the associated Bluetooth patient remote and physician programmer. “We are thrilled to announce the FDA approval of our next generation Inspire neurostimulation system,” said Tim Herbert, chairman and CEO of Inspire Medical Systems....
Inspire recalls implantable pulse generator
July 10, 2024HME News Staff
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Inspire Medical Systems is voluntarily recalling its Inspire IV Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) Model 3028 due to a manufacturing defect that can cause system malfunctions after implantation, leading to electrical leakage in the sensing circuit. As a result, patients may need revision surgery to replace the IPG and restore therapy. There have been no reported injuries or death. Health care providers should:
Notify affected patients of this voluntary recall.
Schedule...
Inspire Medical names Curet to board
December 29, 2023HME News Staff
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Inspire Medical Systems has appointed Myriam J. Curet, M.D., as an independent director to its board effective Dec. 21, 2023. Curet currently serves as executive vice president and chief medical officer at Intuitive Surgical, a medical device manufacturer, and is also professor of surgery at Stanford University. “We are excited to add Dr. Curet, a practicing, board-certified minimally invasive general surgeon with extensive business and executive leadership experience...
Inspire names former Medtronic exec as chief strategy officer
July 24, 2023HME News Staff
MINNEAPOLIS – Inspire Medical Systems, the maker of an FDA-approved neurostimulation device to treat obstructive sleep apnea, has appointed Carlton Weatherby as chief strategy officer effective July 24. “We are very excited to welcome Carlton to the Inspire team,” said Tim Herbert, president and CEO of Inspire Medical Systems. “Carlton’s vast experience in leadership roles across medtech, as well as his strategic vision, will be very valuable to us as we continue to...
Inspire OK’d for use in kids
March 21, 2023HME News Staff
MINNEAPOLIS – Inspire Medical Systems has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to offer its obstructive sleep apnea therapy to pediatric patients with Down syndrome. The approval includes patients with Down syndrome who are at least 13 years old, with an apnea hypopnea index between 10 and 50, and who do not have the ability to benefit from CPAP. “Since our first FDA approval in 2014, the research team at Mass Eye and Ear, led by Dr. Christopher Hartnick,...
Short takes: NorthShore Care Supply, Inspire Medical
June 9, 2020HME News Staff
NorthShore Care Supply has been recognized by Digital Commerce 360 as one of the leading online retailers in the industry. After collecting nearly 200 data points from each retailer, Digital Commerce 360 performed a detailed analysis of industry benchmarks across many categories. NorthShore Care Supply ranked high in international shipping, mobile sales, average order volume, among other benchmarks…Inspire Medical Systems has appointed Phil Ebeling as its new COO. In the newly created role, he...
Inspire rebrands with new website and ad campaign
August 16, 2019HME News Staff
MINNEAPOLIS - Inspire Medical Systems, a medical technology company that offers minimally invasive solutions for patients with sleep apnea, has a new brand and a new website, inspiresleep.com. The company has also launched a new advertising campaign featuring TV, radio, social and digital ads to demonstrate “how simple it is to get relief from sleep apnea with just the click of a remote.” “While our name and focus on patient outcomes remain the same, our brand identity and website...
Inspire racks up more coverage by private payers
April 26, 2019HME News Staff
MINNEAPOLIS - Inspire Medical Systems has added 10.4 million covered lives with several new coverage policies. Two new Blue Cross Blue Shield Association plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan, also known as the Federal Employee Program, and BCBS of Tennessee have issued positive coverage policies for the Inspire therapy. Additionally, Medical Mutual of Ohio has issued positive coverage. There have now been 18 positive coverage policies issued by BCBSA healthcare plans, covering...
In brief: Outdated tech a pain for wheelchair users, NSM makes buy
April 27, 2018HME News Staff
YARMOUTH, Maine - Nine out of 10 wheelchair users in the U.S. experience pain as a result of their device, according to a new study.
The study, conducted by ComRes for the Toyota Mobility Foundation, polled wheelchair users in five countries.
In November, the foundation launched the $4 million Mobility Unlimited Challenge to change the lives of people with lower-limb paralysis with “game-changing” technology.
"This research expresses the urgent need for innovation in this area,”...
Inspire Medical Systems sets terms for IPO
April 24, 2018HME News Staff
MINNEAPOLIS - Inspire Medical Systems plans to raise $75 million by offering 5 million shares at a price range of $14 to $16 as part of an initial public offering that it announced earlier this month. Insiders plan to purchase $15 million worth of shares in the IPO, according to Nasdaq. Inspire Medical Systems, which plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol INSP, makes FDA-approved neurostimulation technology that provides treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep...