Gastroenterology's Elusive Device Opportunity
This article was originally published in Start Up
Executive Summary
Gastroesophageal reflux disease and Barrett's Esophagus seem like obvious-and enormous-potential markets for interventional devices, but so far such devices have disappointed. In GERD, product malfunctions and recalls have underscored safety issues, while efficacy concerns and reimbursement delays have conspired to keep the enormous opportunity that GERD represents tantalizingly out of reach for many of the first-generation companies that were launched to tap into this market. Now, a small group of companies with hopes of a better approach are betting they've found the way to harness this most promising of device markets.
You may also be interested in...
EndoGastric Solutions Rewrites Playbook In Bid To Build GERD Business
Founded in 2001, EndoGastric Solutions Inc., a mature medical device company with $140 million in venture backing, hasn’t been able to secure a reliable source of reimbursement dollars for its EsophyX endoscopic treatment for GERD. Under new management, EGS is recommitting itself to collecting necessary clinical data and operating as a lean start-up as it makes its case for coverage and reimbursement with insurers.
Barrx Medical: Making A Case For Ablation
Barrx Medical set out seven years ago to compile enough clinical trial data to prove not only that ablation is a safe and effective way of treating Barrett's esophagus, but also that is cheaper than endoscopic surveillance. Its patience is beginning to pay off.
Barrx Medical: Making A Case For Ablation
Barrx Medical set out seven years ago to compile enough clinical trial data to prove not only that ablation is a safe and effective way of treating Barrett's esophagus, but also that is cheaper than endoscopic surveillance. Its patience is beginning to pay off.