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US approval for biodegradable balloon

Posted on September 10, 2023

Israel’s BioProtect (see here previously) has received US FDA’s clearance for its biodegradable balloon spacer that protects healthy tissue against damage during prostate cancer radiation therapy.  BioProtect already has approval for the European market. https://bioprotect.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-n3ojSivVY https://www.prnewswire.com/il/news-releases/bioprotect-receives-fdas-clearance-for-its-biodegradable-balloon-for-rectal-protection-during-prostate-cancer-radiation-therapy-301911041.html

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The balloon goes up

Posted on September 18, 2011

Israel’s BioProtect has developed a biodegradable balloon that creates a physical separation between tumours and healthy tissues during radiation therapy, reducing damage to healthy tissue. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000680267&fid=1725

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Investment in Israeli startups (8/11/20)

Posted on November 8, 2020

ION Acquisition raised $225 million; Else Nutrition raised C$25.7 million; BioProtect (balloon) raised $25 million; Omnix Medical raised $8.5 million; Navina raised $7 million; Nurami raised $6 million; CAPS Medical raised $3.5 million;

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