NanoVibronix cleared to market ultrasonic painkiller PainShield MD

NanoVibronix's PainShield MD reminds us (a little bit) of DARPA's wound-healing ultrasound wrap, but its purpose is to stop pain, not bleeding. The pocket-sized device emits ultrasonic waves through a disposable patch that can easily be slapped onto the patient's skin. The fundamental tech isn't new, but NanoVibronix is hoping doctors and patients will pick PainShield up because it's portable and convenient; the patch means medical personnel don't have to hold or operate anything during treatment. It's just been cleared by the FDA, so it should reach the market soon-ish.

[rita hainsworth @ Oct 27th 2008 6:08PM]

Is that a panty shield?

[Testies, Testies, 1, 2... 3? @ Oct 27th 2008 7:03PM]

I need to get one of these next time I want to read Engadget within 1 month of any Apple event...

[BigD145 @ Oct 27th 2008 7:34PM]

No, it's for those time when you forget to use lube.

[phanbouy @ Oct 27th 2008 6:09PM]

in soviet russia painkill you

[StalematE @ Oct 27th 2008 6:17PM]

disposable patch that can easily be slapped onto the patient's skin.

where does it hurt? here? SLAP!

[cwj @ Oct 27th 2008 7:03PM]

chronic deskchair ass cramp, say GOODBYE!

[BJ is Gooder @ Oct 27th 2008 6:49PM]

Hopefully this can scale back the 'on a scale of 1-10, how much does it hurt' questions. Just slap me with a vibrator and ease the pain.

errr, maybe that doesn't sound right...

[BlackCoffeeNoSugar @ Oct 27th 2008 7:08PM]

So there is no need to worry about your body been addicted to it as in the case of conventional painkiller pills then.

[Darryl @ Oct 27th 2008 7:44PM]

Nothing new. Vibrators are known to have certain effects that can cause you to forget your pains ;)

[phanbouy @ Oct 28th 2008 12:27AM]

TMI.

dot com.

[JKP1375 @ Oct 27th 2008 8:12PM]

These have been around for a long time as TENS Units. Just search for: TENS pain

Found one hit on http://www.3dhealthstore.com/category-tens-unit.html.
• Micro-current Electrical stimulation
• Relieve muscles aches and pains
• Portable healing devices
TENS is abbreviation for " Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation " and EMS is abbreviation for " Electrical Muscle Stimulation ". Electrical stimulation for the treatment of muscles aches and pains in the body has been used for many years by physiotherapists. The electric signals sent to the muscles allows for relaxation and healing of the muscles and nerves to happen. Now, you are able to treat yourself at home with the latest in digital TENS units that is completely safe with the approval of FDA, CE and Health Canada.

[SPOKE @ Oct 27th 2008 10:17PM]

This product does not transmit electric pulses to the skin, it sends ultrasonic waves.

Next thing you know, they will be selling "the secret" as a religion.

[raider @ Oct 30th 2008 9:07PM]

not only did you get that wrong, but i guess your just re-stating "The fundamental tech isn't new" from the above intro to the article, in relation to the correct technology.

cool.

[chezus @ Oct 28th 2008 1:00AM]

The question i think everyone wants to ask... is it recreational?

[Joel Stephen @ Oct 28th 2008 12:40AM]

yay one step closer to the sonic screw driver

[LTM @ Oct 28th 2008 12:51AM]

I sure could use one of those for my gaming neck. I'd have that sucker running 24 / 7. The alternative would be just to turn the damn Xbox off, but nah, ultrasonic painkiller it is!!

[Valgas @ Oct 28th 2008 2:46AM]

I would love one these right now to relieve the pain of the ossification on my right forearm. Taking Vicodin is fun but only for about a week. Then it's not fun anymore.

[Apreche @ Oct 28th 2008 7:09AM]

Who seriously believes that this thing works?

[ScoobieDoo @ Oct 28th 2008 7:47AM]

How sad.