New medical device aims to combat opioid addictions
Research on a new medical device hopes to help those with opioid addictions. | Jiselle Santos/The Cougar
A new medical device with the goal of preventing opioid addiction was announced by a Dallas-based medical technology company, called the Sotiras.
The startup, the
Runatek Corporation announced on March 16 the device will allow for patients to maintain set concentrations of prescription pain medication in their bloodstream while managing chronic pain, according to the statement announcing the creation.
The company launched its first Indiegogo campaign one week after releasing the statement with the goal of raising $12,500 to advance prototyping.