ReShape Enters Exclusive U.S. Distribution Agreement in the Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Market
ReShape Lifesciences, the premier physician-led weight loss and metabolic health solutions company, announced that it has signed an agreement with Haifa, Israel-based Motion Informatics to exclusively import and distribute their next-generation neuromuscular rehabilitation devices in the U.S. The flagship product, the Stimel-03, was showcased at the American Occupational Therapy Association 2025 Annual Conference and Expo, held April 3-5, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA.
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“The signing of this agreement with Motion Informatics marks a significant milestone for ReShape as we expand and diversify into rehabilitation technology,” stated Paul F. Hickey, President and Chief Executive Officer of ReShape Lifesciences. “This partnership presents a unique opportunity to bring cutting-edge, neurorehabilitation solutions to the U.S. market. We are particularly excited to distribute the FDA cleared and commercially available Stimel-03, a breakthrough system that integrates Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES), Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), and real-time electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback into a single, patient-responsive platform—redefining rehabilitation for patients recovering from stroke, injury, or surgery. Motion Informatics’ innovative devices align well with our commitment to improving patient outcomes, complementing our core competencies including commercialization of differentiated products including our Lap-Band® 2.0 FLEX, designed to improve patients’ quality of life while driving meaningful clinical and commercial impact.”
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“This partnership accelerates Motion Informatics’ U.S. market strategy by combining ReShape Lifesciences’ commercial reach with our differentiated rehabilitation technologies,” added Gary Sagiv, Chief Executive Officer of Motion Informatics. “Our FDA-cleared Stimel-03 is changing clinical care using real-time EMG biofeedback and personalized electrical stimulation, making it easy to use in both clinic and home settings. Spatial StimelMD (SSMD), our next-generation platform and the first closed-loop neuromotor intelligence system combining AI-personalized neuromodulation, real-time EMG biofeedback, and augmented reality into one adaptive rehabilitation process. The SSMD reads a patient’s intent and generates cadenced stimulation to match, adapting in real-time based on performance, fatigue, and recovery—delivering precise care in clinics, at home, and through telemedicine. Together, these technologies position Motion Informatics and ReShape Lifesciences at the forefront of the neuromuscular rehabilitation market—delivering differentiated capabilities, validated outcomes, and a scalable path to global expansion. We are confident that ReShape is the ideal partner to distribute our products and expand their impact across the U.S.”
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Source – GlobeNewswire
