New Implantable Device Automatically Reverses Opioid Overdoses

Developed by MIT and Brigham and Women's Hospital, the iSOS implant detects overdoses and administers naloxone autonomously.

The iSOS implant monitors vital signs and detects opioid overdoses through built-in sensors.
Upon detecting an overdose, it delivers naloxone within seconds, potentially saving lives.
The implant has successfully revived 96% of fentanyl-overdosed pigs in lab tests.
Human trials are expected to begin within three to five years.
The device could significantly impact the ongoing opioid epidemic, which claims thousands of lives annually.