A system from Boston Scientific that can be used in the place of opioids to combat chronic pain has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the company announced Thursday.
The company announced the launch of the Precision Montage MRI Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) system that uses the company’s MultiWave Technology to relieve chronic pain. According to Boston Scientific, SCS sends electrical signals to the nerve fibers in the spinal cord during an MRI, masking pain signals from reaching the brain and helping to provide long-lasting pain relief.
The technology is designed to allow for flexible pain treatment of chronic pain that can last for weeks, months and even years. According to Boston Scientific, the system represents an alternative for some patients to opioid pain pills that can lead to chemical dependence.
