Tennessee startup Ariste Medical recently received $4.6 million in a Series A to develop a hernia mesh that slowly diffuses drugs into the system, so as to prevent infections in the abdomen. There’s a high rate of infection following hernia surgery; The company’s overall aim is to upgrade “legacy” devices – standard implants like mesh and the like […]
An FDA-cleared surgical prosthesis that treats hernias has attracted some recent capital, ostensibly so the company – called Insightra Medical – can expand its scope abroad. The Irvine, California-based company just raised $6.1 million, according to a regulatory filing. This is right on the heels of a $6 million financing round, filed in May. Insightra […]
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.