Imagine trying to remove a stubborn stain; it's much easier if you warm up the fabric first. This technology does the same for cancer by gently heating tumors to 43°C, making them much more vulnerable to radiation and chemo. It's like a targeted heat-lamp for the neck that helps medicine work better without adding new side effects.
Head and neck cancer treatments often face a trade-off between survival rates and quality of life due to the toxicity of radiation and chemotherapy.
The Focus System (formerly HyperCollar4D), a modular hyperthermia device including a water bolus, amplifier, and patient positioning solutions.
If you are a private clinic dealing with low patient response rates in head and neck cancer — this project developed the Focus System that increases complete response by +50% compared to radiotherapy alone.
If you are a manufacturer dealing with the need for modular cancer treatment hardware — this project developed a modular design that can be extended to treat other types of cancers.
If you are a research hospital dealing with the toxicity of high-dose chemotherapy — this project developed a thermotherapy device that improves outcomes without adding toxicity.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not mentioned, but the project is currently landscaping reimbursement in the Netherlands and Germany to develop a roadmap.
The project has awarded development contracts to suppliers Technobis High Tech Solutions and Motive Engineering and has established an ISO 13485 quality management system.
The thermotherapy technology is protected by two patents, one of which is already granted and one that has been filed.
The company has obtained ISO 13485 certification and is working toward full certification of the Focus System for market entry.
The project period runs from 2022-01-01 to 2025-06-30, with current activities focused on pre-commercial market activities and regulatory compliance.
The project is led by a single Dutch SME, Sensius BV, which maintains 100% industry ratio. This lean structure allows for rapid decision-making, supported by external specialized suppliers like Technobis High Tech Solutions and Motive Engineering for hardware development.
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