Argus II becomes first "bionic eye" to gain approval for sale in U.S.
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The Argus II "bionic eye" has received U.S. market approval from the Food and Drug Administration
The microelectrode array stimulates the remaining cells in the retina with electrical pulses that travel down the optic nerve to the brain
Argus II consists of a tiny video camera mounted in glasses that is wirelessly linked to a receiver and microelectrode array implanted onto the patient's retina
Argus II consists of a tiny video camera mounted in glasses that is wirelessly linked to a receiver and microelectrode array implanted onto the patient's retina
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While the word prosthesis usually evokes images of artificial legs, arms, and these days even sophisticated thought-controlled hands, an entirely new class of replacement body part has now become a reality – the bionic eye. One of the pioneers in this field is California-based Second Sight and the company has now announced that its Argus II System has received U.S. market approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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