Soliton Announces FDA Clearance of Rapid Acoustic Pulse Technology for Use in Cellulite
Soliton, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOLY) announced FDA clearance for its Rapid Acoustic Pulse (RAP) technology, aimed at enhancing the appearance of cellulite. This non-invasive treatment requires a single session lasting 40-60 minutes and utilizes sound waves to disrupt fibrous structures without causing damage or downtime. Clinical trials reported high patient satisfaction, minimal pain, and no serious side effects. The company plans to commercialize the RAP device for both cellulite treatment and tattoo removal in the first half of 2021, addressing an unmet need in aesthetic procedures.
- FDA clearance for RAP technology enhances treatment options for cellulite and tattoo removal.
- Single treatment shows high patient satisfaction with an average pain score of 2.4 out of 10.
- Non-invasive method allows for treatment without anesthesia and minimal side effects.
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HOUSTON, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Soliton, Inc., (Nasdaq: SOLY) ("Soliton" or the "Company"), a medical device company with a novel and proprietary aesthetic platform technology, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") has cleared its Rapid Acoustic Pulse ("RAP") technology for the short-term improvement in the appearance of cellulite. This innovative technology harnesses the power of sound for the treatment of cellulite. The unique, rapid-pulsed technology safely and comfortably breaks apart the fibrous septa bands beneath the skin that cause cellulite to deliver efficacious results in just one, 40–60-minute treatment.
"We're thrilled to receive this latest clearance for our RAP technology," said Brad Hauser, President & CEO of Soliton. "Our technology will now provide physicians a new, innovative and non-invasive approach for patients seeking a non-surgical option to improve the appearance of cellulite. This latest clearance also marks the next step in the planned commercialization of our RAP technology, and we look forward to introducing this new approach to treating cellulite to physicians in the months to come."
For full details on the clearance and the Company's commercialization plans, watch this short video: https://ir.soliton.com/soliton-leadership-discusses-fda-510k-clearance-for-cellulite
In the clinical trials submitted to the FDA as part of the 510(k) application that was cleared, patient results were generated by a single, non-invasive treatment that required no anesthesia, caused no unexpected or serious adverse events, received strong patient satisfaction ratings and was well tolerated by the trial subjects, with an average pain score of 2.4 out of 10. The RAP device induces mechanical disruption in fibrous structures, such as the septae contributing to dimples in cellulite, that results in release of the dimples and general smoothing of the skin.
"Until now, patients have had limited options to effectively improve the appearance of cellulite other than cutting into the skin or less invasive procedures that can have low patient satisfaction. The clearance of this technology for cellulite fills this gap in available treatments and is an exciting development for healthcare professionals who are committed to providing patients effective procedures without any downtime," said Elizabeth Tanzi, Director at Capital Laser & Skin Care, Chevy Chase, MD and a member of Soliton's Scientific Advisory Board. "This non-invasive technology gives us a new cellulite reduction option to help address this unmet need for our patients."
- Leveraging its proprietary technology, the Soliton RAP device is designed to safely deliver rapid, high-pressure acoustic shockwaves at a rate of up to 100 pulses per second through a replaceable treatment cartridge. This results in physical effects on targeted structures and tissues, such as fibrous septa.
- Importantly, the negative pressure component of each acoustic pulse is attenuated so therapy can be provided without creating cavitation or heating that could result in surrounding tissue damage. As a result, the RAP technology can provide meaningful results within a single, comfortable treatment that has minimal side effects and no downtime.
- Soliton RAP technology also received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for the removal of tattoos in mid 2019.
The Company plans to begin selling the device for both tattoo removal and cellulite treatment in the first half of 2021.
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About Soliton, Inc.
Soliton, Inc. is a medical device company with a novel and proprietary platform technology licensed from The University of Texas on behalf of MD Anderson Cancer Center. The Company's first FDA cleared commercial product will use rapid pulses of acoustic shockwaves as an accessory to lasers for the removal of unwanted tattoos and the temporary improvement in the appearance of cellulite. The Company is based in Houston, Texas, and is actively engaged in bringing the Rapid Acoustic Pulse ("RAP") device to the market. The Company believes this "Soliton" method has the potential to lower tattoo removal costs for patients, while increasing profitability to practitioners, compared to current laser removal methods. The Company also believes the technology will provide the first non-invasive acoustic technology to be able to target the underlying cause of dimples and ridges in cellulite.
For more information about the Company, please visit: http://www.soliton.com
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This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which statements involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, our ability to successfully treat patients for tattoo removal and cellulite and to launch our product in the first half of 2021. These statements relate to future events, future expectations, plans and prospects. Although Soliton believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, actual results or outcomes may prove to be materially different from the expectations expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Soliton has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including ''believes,'' ''estimates,'' ''anticipates,'' ''expects,'' ''plans,'' ''projects,'' ''intends,'' ''potential,'' ''may,'' ''could,'' ''might,'' ''will,'' "would," ''should,'' ''approximately'' or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including those discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including under the heading " Risk Factors" in our most recently filed Form 10-K filed with the SEC and as updated in our Form 10-Q filings and in our other filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of its date. Soliton undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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