Our Opinion

Second Sight Medical Products is on the Cruelty Free Investing list for exploiting animals because the company does animal testing in developing some of their medical devices and clinical research.

Supporting Evidence:

Report that specifies that the company conducts animal testing

“According to a company press release, a mechanical model of the eye device was recently implanted in an animal model during a phase I preclinical study”

Company Description

Second Sight Medical Products, Inc. is engaged in developing, manufacturing and marketing prosthetic devices that restore vision to blind individuals. The Company’s product, the Argus II System, treats outer retinal degenerations, such as retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
[Source: Reuters]

Company Website: http://www.secondsight.com/