US health regulators make it easier to sell devices that stimulate the throat

US health regulators just made it easier for a specific type of medical device to get to market. Manufacturers of throat-stimulating devices will face fewer hurdles and lower costs to sell their products.

Getting a new medical device approved in the US is usually a long, expensive process. This rule means that devices designed to stimulate the throat, often used for sleep apnea or swallowing issues, can now reach patients faster and cheaper. Companies making these devices gain a clearer, less burdensome path to market.