ClearPoint Neuro's device gets FDA approval to deliver gene therapy for a rare brain disorder, AADC deficiency.

ClearPoint Neuro has received FDA approval for its SmartFlow Neuro Cannula, the first device approved to deliver gene therapy directly to the brain for AADC deficiency, a rare genetic disorder. The device is used to administer PTC Therapeutics' KEBILIDI gene therapy, which aims to restore dopamine production, improving motor function in patients. This marks a significant advancement in neuro gene therapy, offering the first disease-modifying treatment for AADC deficiency in the U.S.

November 13, 2024
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