The FDA is permitting marketing of the first medical device to aid in the reduction of functional abdominal pain in patients aged 11 to 18 years with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) when combined with other therapies for IBS.
IBS is a group of symptoms that occur together, including recurring pain in the abdomen.
The IB-Stim (Innovative Health Solutions) is a prescription-only device consisting of a small single-use electrical nerve stimulator that is placed behind the patient’s ear.