electroCore, Inc. Announces Agreement with Spark Biomedical Inc. to Distribute Sparrow Ascent for Opioid Withdrawal

ROCKAWAY, N.J., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- electroCore, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECOR), a commercial-stage bioelectronic medicine and wellness company, announced today that Sparrow Ascent™ by Spark Biomedical, an FDA cleared non-invasive transcutaneous auricular neuromodulation device available by prescription for the treatment of opioid withdrawal symptoms, will be distributed by electroCore, Inc. within certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities.

“At Spark Biomedical, we are dedicated to pioneering drug-free, wearable neurostimulation solutions that address critical gaps in addiction treatment," said Daniel Powell, Chief Executive Officer of Spark Biomedical, Inc. "This partnership with electroCore represents a significant step forward in expanding access to the Sparrow Ascent™ within VA facilities, offering veterans a clinically validated, FDA-cleared, non-invasive treatment for opioid withdrawal symptoms. By leveraging electroCore’s established distribution network, we can help more veterans begin their journey to recovery with an effective, drug-free option.”

“We are thrilled to be adding the Sparrow Ascent treatment into our distribution network within the VA hospital system,” commented Dan Goldberger, Chief Executive Officer of electroCore. “We have made considerable progress building our commercial sales organization and continue to look for unique and complementary therapies which can be made available to our customer base. The drug-free, non-addictive, wearable Sparrow Ascent therapy is ideal for veterans suffering from opioid withdrawal symptoms, and we believe it will be well adopted by customers who utilize neuromodulation devices such as our existing gammaCore™ therapy to treat medical conditions.”

About Spark Biomedical

Spark Biomedical, Inc. is a leading U.S.-based medical device developer, committed to unlocking the potential of bioelectronic medicine and bringing to market novel wearable neurostimulation treatment options in behavioral health, women’s health, hemostasis, pediatrics, and chronic pain.

Spark leverages its neuroscience and engineering expertise to empower healthcare providers and researchers with innovative, evidence-based tools designed to address complex care situations which exceed the capabilities of existing treatment options. Spark has received funding from federal institutions, such as the NIH and DoD, and continues to partner with private and academic institutions. Spark Biomedical is empowering a better way forward for the future of patient care and medical technology.

For more information, visit sparkmedical.com.

About electroCore, Inc.

electroCore, Inc. is a commercial stage bioelectronic medicine and wellness company dedicated to improving health and promoting general wellness through its non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (“nVNS”) technology platform. The Company is focused on commercializing medical devices for managing and treating certain medical conditions and consumer product offerings utilizing nVNS to promote general wellbeing and human performance in the United States and select overseas markets.

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