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Event Overview
Approval of an invasive brain-computer interface device marks a significant advancement in medical technology, offering potential restoration of hand movement to quadriplegic patients. This regulatory milestone reflects the growing integration of neurotechnology in healthcare, addressing unmet needs in rehabilitation and functional recovery.
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Global First Invasive Brain-Computer Interface Medical Device Approved in China
The National Medical Products Administration of China recently approved the implantable brain-computer interface hand movement function compensation system by BORI-Kang Medical Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. This is the first invasive brain-computer interface medical device to be approved globally. The system is intended for quadriplegic patients aged 18–60 with C2–C6 cervical spinal cord injuries graded A–C, who have had a stable condition for over six months and are unable to grasp with their hands but retain some upper arm function. The system uses minimally invasive epidural implantation and wireless technology, combined with a pneumatic glove, to assist in restoring hand grasping function, significantly improving the quality of life for these patients.