BioElectronics Corporation (OTCPK: BIEL) is the maker of inexpensive, drug–free, anti-inflammatory medical devices and patches. The Company's wafer thin patches contain an embedded microchip and battery that deliver pulsed electromagnetic energy, a clinically proven and widely accepted anti-inflammatory and pain relief therapy that heretofore has only been possible to obtain from large, facility-based equipment. BioElectronics markets and sells its current products under the brand names ActiPatch™ and RecoveryRx™.
The dermal patch delivery system creates a multitude of new product opportunities for chronic and acute inflammatory conditions. The market potential is estimated at $10 billion or 400 million incidents worldwide. The distinctive value proposition of ActiPatch is the delivery of drug-free therapy that reduces pain and inflammation and accelerates healing by 30% to 50% when compared with the present standard methods of patient care. The current major applications are:
• Medical Surgeries
• Chronic Wounds
• Oral Surgeries
• Sprains and Strains
• Lower Back Pain
• Chronic Repetitive Stress Injuries, Heel Pain, Carpal Tunnel, Bursitis, etc.
Below is a list of the Company’s accomplishments to date.
• United States Food and Drug Administration market clearance
• Canadian market approval for relief of pain in muscosketal complaints in both medical and over-the-counter markets
• CE Mark (European Common Market) Certification for the medical and retail over-the-counter markets
• ISO Certification
• Chosen as “One of 9 Medical Breakthroughs That May Change Your Life” by MedicalHeadway.com
• 15+ domestic independent sales agents
• 20+ International distributors with additional agreements in place or awaiting regulatory approvals
• A medical research agreement with the David Genecov, MD, Dallas Medical Center, a leading medical researcher to supervise and write manuscripts for four studies, plantar fascitis (heel pain), ankle sprains, breast augmentations, and cesarean sections.
• Canadian retail product line launched in June of 2008, actively interviewing distribution partners throughout the rest of the world.
• A solid intellectual property portfolio covering both the product design and the pulse signature.
• A 3-year pipeline of new products for treatment of sports injuries, bone fractures, chronic injuries, chronic wounds, skin conditions, arthritis and post-operative care.
• Product now available online to the consumer market via multiple websites in several countries.