PregnanTech has developed a novel solution for delaying and preventing premature birth. Our device, LIONESSTM, is a smartly structured silicone ring placed at the site of the Shirodkar cerclage. LIONESSTM is intended to elongate and reduce the load off the cervix. The non-surgical placement procedure takes a mere few minutes in an outpatient setting using dedicated deployment tools. LIONESSTM was successfully tested in two clinical trials, and preparations for a large pivotal study are underway.