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Six Innovations That Could Advance Pediatric Cardiology
Six medtech companies developing pediatric cardiology devices each received $50,000 grants through the "Make Your Medical Device Pitch for Kids" competition.
The competition is presented by the Alliance for Pediatric Device Innovation (APDI), a nonprofit consortium led by Children's National Hospital and funded through the FDA and Additional Ventures. The funds will help the companies bring their technologies to market.
The six funding recipients are Bloom Standard, Compremium AG, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, OxiWear, PyrAmes and Sibel Health. As part of the grant funding, the medtech innovators will gain access to support services and technical expertise provided by APDI and Additional Ventures in areas that include engineering, regulatory, reimbursement, clinical trials study design and data science services.
"Congratulations to our awardees, whose innovative technologies show great promise in advancing care for pediatric heart patients," said Kolaleh Eskandanian, VP and chief innovation officer at Children's National and APDI program director and principal investigator. "We are thrilled to welcome this new cohort into our pediatric device accelerator, where they will have the opportunity to collaborate with clinician-scientists at Children's National and connect to Additional Ventures' network. Along with these collaborations, the awardees will benefit from a full range of APDI wraparound services designed to support the development of devices specifically for pediatric patients, helping them navigate the complex path to market."
The competition was held alongside the 12th Annual Symposium on Pediatric Device Innovation, presented by Children's National and co-located with AdvaMed's MedTech Conference.
Here are the companies that won grants and more about their innovative device technologies:
Bloom StandardMinneapolisAutonomous, hands-free ultrasound
Bloom Standard's device allows for simple, hands-free rapid scanning to detect heart or lung abnormalities in maternity, primary care, underserved, under-resourced, humanitarian, and front-line healthcare settings. Its onboard image interpretation is driven by AI to support real-time decision-making and lifesaving interventions. It is currently pending FDA approval.
Read more about Bloom Standard here >>
Compremium AGBern, SwitzerlandNoninvasive central venous pressure estimation for pediatric patients
Compremium AG is developing a hand-held diagnostic tool that scans for venous pressure without needles. The CPMX2 measures real-time compressibility in less than 30 seconds and can monitor and track trends over time to analyze patterns and inform predictive diagnoses.
Read more on Compremium's website >>
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MassachusettsPolymeric auxetic stent to treat pediatric aortic coarctation
Researchers at MIT have developed the Polycoarct device to reduce the need for surgical interventions in pediatric aortic coarctation. The device is a polymeric stent that adapts to the growth needs of children.
Learn more here >>
OxiWearArlington, VirginiaHome measurement of oxygen levels in pediatric congenital heart disease
OxiWear is an FDA-cleared medical wearable that measures blood oxygen levels continuously while a patient is still or in motion. It offers continuous oxygen saturation and vital monitoring, and it is made to be worn on the ear's helix using an adjustable clip-on mechanism.
Learn more about OxiWear >>
PyrAmes Inc.Cupertino, CaliforniaImproved, wearable, noninvasive pediatric blood pressure monitor
PyrAmes develops continuous noninvasive blood pressure monitoring technology for patients ranging in age from newborns to seniors. The company has three platforms, including the Boppli that allows for blood pressure monitoring for neonatal and pediatric patients.
Learn more about PyrAmes here >>
Sibel HealthChicagoHospital-to-home monitoring for pediatric heart conditions
Sibel's Anne One is an FDA-cleared wearable sensor for wireless vital sign monitoring, allowing healthcare providers to monitor neonatal patients with access to vital signs at the point of care.
Learn more about Sibel Health's offerings >>
West Virginia System Adds Pediatric Cardiology Care
Point Pleasant, W.Va.-based Rivers Health is now offering specialized pediatric cardiology services after hiring Jeffrey Harris, MD.
Dr. Harris is a pediatric cardiologist specializing in diagnosing and treating heart and major blood vessel disorders in children, according to the system website. Dr. Harris joined the system as part of a collaboration between Rivers Health, Hoops Family Children's Hospital and Marshall Health, both based in Huntington, W.Va.
He will provide evaluation and care for a number of heart-related disorders, including congenital heart disease, abnormal heart rhythms and syncope, as well as diagnostic tests.
Dr. Harris will provide care in both the hospital and outpatient settings for patients ranging from newborns to young adults.
JAMA Pediatrics
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