Mederi Therapeutics Inc.
This article was originally published in Start Up
Executive Summary
Two distinct and effective radiofrequency medical devices to treat two prevalent digestive system disorders have been resurrected in an improved configuration, after the bankruptcy of their original manufacturer. Stretta for gastroesophageal reflux disease and Secca for bowel incontinence were first launched by Curon Medical, which went out of business in 2006. Mederi Therapeutics Inc. acquired the assets and is once again offering these two clinically proven therapies using a new RF generator and redesigned disposables.
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