Topic: animal testing

Neuro-implants can be used in patients to improve their autonomy and quality of life; however, the market approval of modern neuro-implants often takes decades. The absence of standardized testing methods for long-term function inhibits a systematic comparison of emerging probe designs and materials, hindering progress in the field. Despite extensive research in materials and technology development, this lack of reliable methods for evaluating long-term performance, hinders manufacturers of intracortical implants to produce devices intended for use beyond 30 days. Acknowledging this limitation