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Thanks Hawk, 1.4 Billion person market in China
And the Chinese are very open to non-drug solutions for their healthcare.
https://www.facebook.com/KT-TAPE-MACAU-100837761386077/
Business 101 Pro, Companies that have been in business 14, 44, 62, 129 years know their market and what will sell
KT Tape founded in 2008, now the biggest name in Kinesiology tape has BIEL manufacturing the Recovery + Wave for them.
DonJoy, a part of DJO Global, in business since 1978, wanted to market 3 Powered By ActiPatch products in the US.
Scott Specialties, founded in 1960, saw the potential in ActiPatch and brought in Don Joy to market the products.
SAI Brands, Surgical Appliances Industries was founded in 1893, they are jumping into 'Powered By ActiPatch' this Spring with 10 products.
Wrong again, Here are the Amazon's Choice Facts
Amazon’s Choice Criteria
Amazon’s Choice is not considered an ad space, and brands can neither apply nor pay to receive the distinction.
To be eligible for Amazon’s Choice, a product must first be Prime-eligible, in stock, and available to ship immediately. It must also have a low return rate compared to similar products, be highly rated, and be a popular item or category best-seller.
Implications for Brands
Amazon’s Choice has serious implications for brands, as it essentially eliminates consumer choice and puts the purchasing decision entirely in Amazon’s hands.
Rather than being skeptical of this control, consumers are responding favorably, with 85% selecting the products Amazon suggests (OC&C). What’s more is that shoppers are actively seeking out these recommendations; since February 2018, there have been almost 2 million searches on Amazon for keywords containing “Amazon’s Choice” (OneSpace).
This high level of consumer trust should come as no surprise, as Amazon has built its entire empire on customer satisfaction. Instead of being threatened by Amazon’s foothold, however, manufacturers should see it as an opportunity to increase trust in their own brands by proxy.
A vote of confidence from Amazon holds a lot of weight with consumers and can translate to real results for brands. OC&C found that products that attain Amazon’s Choice status typically realize a sales boost of more than 3X, while losing this status frequently leads to a 30% reduction in sales.
Thanks Hawk, Abbott has clout with doctors and insurance providers
Even with that clout it has been a 10 year process for them and goodness knows how many hundreds of millions of $$$$$$ spent.
The official device name includes 'St Jude Medical', so they were part of the development process.
The main Clinical Trial took 3 years, 2013-2016, and involved 152 patients.
The insurance companies have a long list things that doctors must try first before they will authorize the use of the Proclaim DRG.
The Proclaim DRG Stimulator runs $15-20k with implant surgery.
The device is an elongated disk measuring 2.4" x 1.94" x .527" thick.
The device is implanted in the upper buttock area.
There were 260 Adverse events relating to the Proclaim DRG in 2020. Most of the problems involved, having to reposition the device due to patient discomfort, infection, no longer relieving pain.
RecoverRx, $60-$80, no surgery needed, no adverse events ever.
Bioelectronic Solution for Long Covid a Hot Topic JGD
Zapping the Brain and Nerves Could Treat Long COVID
1/5/2022
"Even as the world continues to grapple with new waves of acute illness, doctors are trying to understand and find treatments for long COVID, which can trouble patients for many months after their recovery from the initial infection. The syndrome, technically known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), is associated with a long list of possible symptoms, including heart palpitations, breathing problems, and a wide variety of neurological issues. “We need to do so much work to understand what long COVID is,” Charvet says. “But we also need to reach people now with something that we know is safe and deployable.”"
"Neurostimulation refers to electrical stimulation of the brain or peripheral nerves with either implanted or external devices; it's part of a growing field that's sometimes called bioelectronic medicine or electroceuticals. When the pandemic hit, researchers who had been working on neurostimulation for other maladies looked for ways to help the medical response."
"If neurostimulation does help with the neurological symptoms of long COVID, it’s not clear why. Stimulation with tDCS has been shown to increase “plasticity” in the brain, or the ability of the brain to make new connections between neurons; neuroplasticity is associated with learning, changing thought patterns, and rehabilitation after injury. Vagus-nerve stimulation has been shown to reduce inflammation in the body, which is a component of autoimmune disorders; if some long haulers are suffering from an overactive immune system, vagus-nerve stimulation could help. George in South Carolina hopes to collect biomarkers associated with inflammation in his next study to examine that possible connection."
https://spectrum.ieee.org/long-covid-neurostimulation#toggle-gdpr
Long-COVID symptoms improved with neuromodulation
July 9 2021
https://www.europeanpharmaceuticalreview.com/news/158262/long-covid-symptoms-improved-with-neuromodulation/
Consider the Logic in this Opinion
<<<<<<<<<< ActiPatch is actively flopping around the world >>>>>>>>>>>
* ActiPach is a flop so DonJoy decided to place their name on 3 products and market them in the US as 'Powered By ActiPatch'
* ActiPatch is a flop so KT Tape placed their name on the 'Wave', a 250 hour ActiPatch made by BIEL
* ActiPatch is a flop so SAI is launching 10 'Powered By ActiPatch' products in the US and Canada this Spring
* ActiPatch is a flop so KT Tape expanded the 'Wave' into the UK 7 months after the US launch
* ActiPatch is a flop so KT Tape expanded the 'Wave' into Australia 9 months after the US launch
* ActiPatch is a flop so KT Tape expanded the 'Wave' into Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, 11 months after the US launch.
LOL, makes perfect sense.
Yes Sir PH, I have always felt that naming the company 'Bioelectronics Corp' was another great call by AW.
With the increased notoriety of 'bioelectronic medicine' over the last several years that name alone should be worth $10+ million.
Thanks FB, this calculator should come in handy
KT Wave back in Amazon's Top 100 at #93
"#93 in Pain Relief Homeopathic Remedies"
518 Reviews on Amazon averaging 73% 5 & 4 Stars
LOL, Back with the same 'Amazon has 30 in stock' BS
Amazon has 110 warehouses in the US.
If they state 30 available that is in the warehouse that services your location.
The newer 5"x5"x1" retail box containing an Actipatch weighs approximately 2.1 oz
The 'Clam Shell' box weighs approximately 3.5 oz. This is the box designed for the 'Wave' but BIEL's mfg shows an ActiPatch version labeled 'Musculoskeletal Pain Relief'.
https://cicdtech.en.made-in-china.com/
The shipment arriving 2/13 shows an 88 'Piece Count' which likely represents 88 cases. Large quantities of bulk devices would ship in a large heavy duty pallet sized bin.
The weight on a Bill of Lading represents a total weight which includes pallets and packing materials.
Thanks Gaffer, another Piece to our Puzzle
Meraqi is located in Fremont California so KW is not traveling 3,000 miles just to say hello.
This supports the theory that Meraqi/Viant are working for/with BIEL.
And what does Meraqi/Viant do,
"Viant brings you global scale and deep, broad capabilities, from design and development through finished device manufacturing and assembly. We’re bringing Lean2Life to support our customers in expanding their product offerings, optimizing their supply chains, and improving quality, while managing costs on a global scale. Our 6000 associates worldwide take pride in working with you to bring to market high-quality medical devices that save or enhance lives."
https://viantmedical.com/about/
Another Industry Giant Investing Millions in Bioelectronic Medicine
General Electric
We are focused on the emerging field of bioelectronic medicine which requires a deep understanding of electrical signals in the human body to enable better treatments for chronic diseases such as diabetes. We’re combining more than 100 years of knowledge in generating and regulating electricity from our Power business with our deep experience in biology to advance biolelectronics research.
https://www.ge.com/research/sectors/healthcare
https://www.ge.com/research/project/bioelectronic-medicine-therapy-targeted-neuromodulation
LOL, "We", is that Me, Myself & I
Sales Trac was the biggest joke on the board.
Now there is serious competition from "We".
Well stated Miami, and I believe we have an addition to the 'BIEL Drinking Game'
* Swirling in the toilet
* Bioelectronics is finished
* Have a nice night
* Sales Trac
* Triple zeros today
* BIEL delisting imminent
* Cool Beans
* Amazon's top 100 best sellers list
* Looking for a bone
* Franks and Beans
* THIS HAS NOTHING TO WITH BIOELECTRONICS
Ruh-roh no Amazon Ticker Tape Today, KT Wave must be advancing on the Top 100
Sure enough, #109 in Pain Relief Homeopathic Remedies.
And that is 109 out of 4,000 products in the category.
LOL, Do you think that Amazon ships all KT Waves sold in the US from 1 Warehouse???
<<<<<<<<<<< Amazon restocks with 30 KT~Waves today >>>>>>>>>>>>>
Amazon has 110 Fulfillment Centers spread out across the country.
https://fba.help/list-of-amazon-fulfillment-centers
DonJoy Advantage EME Knee now available Walmart Marketplace
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Knee-Wrap-Electronic-Knee-Brace-ActiPatch-Technology-Adjustable-L-XL/412990689
DonJoy EME Back Wrap.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/DJO-Consumer-EME-Back-Wrap-ActiPatch-Electromagnetic-Pulse-Pain-Relieving-Compression-Back-Brace/221299767
Thanks Pro, Best of luck to Sree in his new position.
LOL, Now a 36% Increase in Wave Amazon Sales from Monday's Ratings
<<<<<<<< KT~Recovery+Wave #108 on Amazon Homeopathic Pain Remedies >>>>>>>>
And that is #108 out of over 4,000 products in this Amazon Category.
Go BIEL !!!
Go KT Wave !!!
Wow, thanks ddls, BIEL advances 24% in Amazon Sales Ratings in 15 hours
<<<<<<<<<< KT~Wave currently at #128 on Amazon Pain Remedies >>>>>>>>>>>>
post #284885 2/7/2022 7:06 pm
"KT~Recovery+Wave, currently at #170 again on Amazon pain remedies."
https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=167798997
And that is #128 out of over 4,000 products in its Amazon Class
Then you did not read/comprehend the post that I responded to
FerrisBieler post# 284838
https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=167792856
Non-Issue, all convertibles maturing in Q1 2022 are by 'friendly lenders' who have rolled over loans in the past.
<<<<<<< Operating loans coming due this month >>>>>>>
BIEL is not writing an article mentioning AW as CEO & Dr Kotak as EVP
<<<<<<<<< The purchaser gets to write the article >>>>>>>>>>
BIEL answered the 'Mechanism of Action' issue during the FDA Reclassification Process
<<<<<<<<<< No ones buying the ActiPatch method of action. >>>>>>>>>>>>
Answering the question of how Non-Thermal Shortwave Therapy functions, if not with Heat, was a key aspect of getting the FDA to Reclassify SWT from Class 3 to Class 2.
BIEL answered the FDA Reclassification Panel's questions regarding 'Mechanism of Action' in its 2013 presentation.
Confirmation of Physiological Mechanism for Pain Relief
FREDERICK, MD — 5/21/2013 — BioElectronics Corp. (OTC Pink: BIEL), the maker of inexpensive, disposable drug-free consumer electronic devices, announced that CEO, Andrew J. Whelan is presenting today to the FDA’s Medical Advisory Committee, Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Panel compelling arguments for reclassifying the company’s products for over the counter sales.
“It’s been 37 years since the FDA developed its medical device classification schema,” Whelan said. “While the old classification of pulsed shortwave devices probably made sense in the 1970s, it is out of date in light of the dramatic advances in research and it would be lamentable if U.S. consumers were denied access to this safe, drug-free and cost-effective technology.”
Whelan attributed the FDA classification decision to a lack of an understandable mechanism of action of pulsed shortwave technology at that time. “While pulsed shortwave diathermy has been in use for more than 80 years using large, high-voltage, clinic-based machines and is routinely used in the United Kingdom in 11% of all physical therapy sessions,” Whelan explained. “The safety record is unassailable.” The FDA’s own executive summary prepared for the meeting reported that in more than 17 years of its record keeping there were only 5 reports of adverse effects from any of these systems, (including high power systems) none of which were life-threatening or could be attributed to the devices.
“We’ve sold hundreds of thousands of our miniature, low-power devices and have never had an adverse effect reported.” Whelan said. Nonetheless, in the absence of a clear demonstration of a mechanism of action, the FDA was put in a position of having to classify all pulsed shortwave device products into Class III. In the rest of the world, this technology is readily available. Whelan reported that BioElectronics has over-the-counter clearance from health agencies in 40 countries around the world.
Recent studies have demonstrated a clear mechanism of action for pulsed shortwave diathermy. Whelan was assisted in the explanation to the panel by a researcher from the State University of New York in Binghamton, Sree Koneru. Working at the Department of Bioengineering at the Watson School Koneru’s experiment demonstrated the activation of motor nerves with non-thermal RF diathermy.
The hierarchy of nerve firing tells us that the initial response to the stimulus is sensory nerves activation. We now know that BioElectronics devices stop pain though well established and understood electrical nerve stimulation. The effect is achieved through a proven physical phenomenon of stochastic resonance. This demonstrated physiological mechanism of action is a major breakthrough for shortwave therapies that are considered non-thermal by the FDA.
There is significant public support for Whelan’s position. As part of its stakeholder review process, the FDA received 248 comments asking the FDA to reclassify ActiPatch to an over-the-counter class.[ii] http://www.regulations.gov#!documentDetail;D=FDA-2012-N-0378-0003
https://www.bielcorp.com/bioelectronics-presents-fda-reclassification-panel/
Dr McLeod's 'ActiPatch® OTC Chronic Pain Therapy Overview' has reached 50,000 views
A wealth of information on how ActiPatch works.
Must watch for Newbies.
If you are a BIEL Veteran its time for refresher viewing.
Wrong 10 years ago, Wrong Today
Great collection of BIEL ads.
https://twitter.com/ActiPatch
(click on the 6 pictures in the upper right corner, cycle through 20 ads)
Astellas Pharma Gets It, is betting on Bioelectronic Medicine
Astellas’ focus on technology leads to bioelectronic medicine
January 2022 issue, BioElectRx Business Report
A few pharmas have dipped their toes into bioelectronic medicine, but Astellas Pharma Inc. has declared it as a key element of its growth strategy over the next decade. The Japanese pharma says it believes bioelectronic therapies can deliver greater value to patients by improving outcomes and reducing costs, and can also provide its prescription drug business with a competitive advantage derived from new biological insights.
Astellas is every inch a pharmaceutical company today, with about $11.3 billion (¥1.25 trillion) in revenue for its fiscal year 2020, which ended on March 31, 2021. Its marketed products are prescription drugs, with its core offering concentrated in various cancers, kidney disease, overactive bladder, and transplant.
https://www.neurotechreports.com/pages/Astellas-investments-bioelectronic-medicine.html
Thanks Hawk, ActiPatch is the Bargain of the Century compared to the other Technologies
"Try These 4 Technologies For Alternative Pain Management"
1. Radiofrequency ablation
This medical procedure costs $2400-4500 and has a 70-80% success rate. If successful the effects last 1-2 years. As with any medical procedure there are risks to the patient.
2. Cryoablation
This procedure damages nerves by freezing them, costs $10,000, lasts up to 1 year, and has the same 70-80% success rate. There is no 'money back guarantee' with medical procedures so 20-30% of patients pay $10k and are not satisfied.
3. Actipatch
This device costs $30, has never caused side effects or trauma to the body, and helps to heal damaged cells while it reduces the pain signal. FDA Cleared for OTC use, all other therapies mentioned are prescription or MD procedures. ActiPatch has multiple Clinical Trials that confirm its efficacy.
4. Neurolumen
Like ActiPatch, Neurolumen is a specific product costing $1100-2500 not just a therapy. It was FDA Cleared without any Clinical Trails. Its main therapy is basic TENS. It is a prescription only device.
Good Work BIEL Longs, Up 15% to .00115
Buys = 12.6 mil
Sells = 10.8 mil
Neutral = 401k
Two small Sell in the last 2 minutes totaling 41k shares dropped the SP from 12 to 11.5 .
Go BIEL !!!
Go KT Tape !!!
Go DonJoy !!!
Go SAI !!!
Brilliant Plan, Sell before new RecoveryRx Partners are Announced and the SAI Rollout
Great strategy!!
2022 will be the third year that KW has not charged Interest on the IBEX Loans. Same goes for St John's Loans. This is a Forgoing, doing without, not a Deferring, delay until later.
This savings in interest will amount to $2.25 million at the end of 2022.
<<<<<<< Kelly makes her money regardless >>>>>>>>
KW has also been forgoing her CEO salary to reduce BIEL's debt.
Both ActiPatch and RecoveryRx Specifications are in the 510k Summary Documents
RecoveryRx
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf19/K190251.pdf
ActiPatch
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf19/K192234.pdf
The only difference that I have noted is that you can find a RecoveryRx with the smaller antenna size. I have never seen this offered in an ActiPatch.
12cm is the standard antenna size. When you drop to 8 or 6cm you have the same power being applied to a smaller area.
I have used an 8cm antenna for neck pain and found a noticeable difference when compared to the 12cm.
It's no secret, BIEL has financed with dilution
That is what hundreds of Penny Stocks do because bank loans are hard to get when you don't have any collateral.
The difference between BIEL and many of the other Penny Stocks:
* In business 20 years
* Never enacted a Reverse Split
* Funds from dilution used to Reclassify BIEL's products with FDA
* Funds from dilution used to obtain 5 FDA Clearances
* Funds from dilution used for CE Mark and MDSAP, Medical Device Single Audit Program, the future of International Medical Device Regulation
* BIEL has reduced dilution from 2.2 billion shares in 2019 to 1.2 billion in 2020 and just 244 million shares in 2021
* Q3 2021 BIEL had it's first Profitable Quarter
BIEL's dilution has dropped dramatically over the last 3 years and that coupled with expanding OEM Partners/Sales will translate into a higher Share Price.
The only obstacle I see pinhigh is the resources for Research and the Clinicals
<<<<<<< how many additional FDA clearances Biel will ultimately secure >>>>>>>
IMO, BIEL could add 8-10 over the next 2 years if there is a deep pocket partner covering the costs.
With BIEL having Musculoskeletal and 'Post Surgery Pain' under their belt future Clearances should meet less and less resistance.
Thanks Hawk, the scope of PEMF is impressive
Increases Metabolism
Increases Energy Storage
Enhances Athletic Recovery
Increases Cellular Elasticity
Reduces and Eliminates Pain
Increases Blood Circulation
Increases Cellular Permeability
Positively Affects Depression
Anti-Aging Effects & Better Sleep
Increased Immune System Function
Stimulates Cellular Replication
Faster Healing & Stronger Bones
Destroys Bacteria, Virus & Parasites
Reduced joint pain and discomfort
Provides support for the nervous system
Supports healthy bone, joint, and cartilage function
Can help alleviate symptoms of depression
https://icryo.com/pemf-therapy/
Hmmmm, Why would Amazon sell a "useless" product Around the World?
<<<<<<< The device is useless, and Amazon-sales is proof. >>>>>>>>
United kingdom
https://www.amazon.co.uk/KT-Tape-10001966-Recovery-Electromagnetic/dp/B08WTN6V2Y/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=KT+Recovery+Wave&qid=1643486167&sr=8-3
Mexico
https://www.amazon.com.mx/KT-Tape-Dispositivo-electromagn%C3%A9tico-Recovery/dp/B08WTN6V2Y/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_es_MX=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=2KYDAPRDG0T28&keywords=KT+Recovery+Wave&qid=1643486620&sprefix=kt+recovery+wave%2Caps%2C207&sr=8-1
Canada
https://www.amazon.ca/KT-Tape-Recovery-WaveTM-Electromagnetic/dp/B08WTN6V2Y/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1WOXONRSXAEAS&keywords=kt+tape+wave&qid=1643487070&sprefix=kt+tape+wave%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-5
Australia
https://www.amazon.com.au/KT-Tape-Recovery-WaveTM-Electromagnetic/dp/B08WTN6V2Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1A9800Q6SYMNB&keywords=KT+Wave&qid=1643487151&sprefix=kt+wave%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-1
China
https://www.amazon.cn/s?k=KT+tape+Wave&__mk_zh_CN=%E4%BA%9A%E9%A9%AC%E9%80%8A%E7%BD%91%E7%AB%99&ref=nb_sb_noss
Germany
https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Tape-Recovery-Electromagnetic-Relief-Device/dp/B08WTN6V2Y/ref=sr_1_26?crid=3V9SXMUYY0PGC&keywords=kt+welle&qid=1643487550&sprefix=kt+wave%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-26
India
https://www.amazon.in/KT-Recovery-WaveTM-Electromagnetic-Relief/dp/B08WTN6V2Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24F18GGEPJ9Z3&keywords=kt+wave&qid=1643487648&sprefix=kt+wave%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-1
Saudi Arabia
https://www.amazon.sa/-/en/KT-Tape-Recovery-WaveTM-Electromagnetic/dp/B08WTN6V2Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XSBRCCMALEST&keywords=KT+Tape+Wave&qid=1643488122&sprefix=kt+tape+wave%2Caps%2C277&sr=8-1
UAE
https://www.amazon.ae/KT-Tape-Recovery-Electromagnetic-Relief/dp/B08WTN6V2Y/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3KWCFHHIXSA26&keywords=KT+Tape+Wave&qid=1643488773&sprefix=kt+tape+wave%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-2
LOL, Today's 'Biggest Load of BS' Award
<<<<<<< The gizmo is just too complicated to use >>>>>>>>
Instructions
Easy to use. Turn on press button on back. Place over painful area. Tape to secure device. Go enjoy the benefits wherever you go.
Classic Play, this company stinks until I have bought all the shares I want