Imagine a spinal implant that acts like a smart battery and sensor in one. It uses tiny electrical pulses to nudge bone to grow faster and stronger, similar to how a pacemaker helps a heart. It also sends a wireless signal to a doctor's device to show exactly how the healing is progressing without needing extra X-rays.
Spinal fusion surgeries have an 18% failure rate because vertebrae sometimes fail to fuse. This leads to severe complications and the need for costly, painful revision surgeries.
A wirelessly powered TLIF cage implant with embedded electronics and a matching ECAP external IoT device for data and power transmission.
If you are an implant manufacturer dealing with high revision rates due to non-union — this project developed a wirelessly powered bio-electrical stimulation system that reduces the 18% failure rate of spinal fusions. It integrates electronics into a PEEK and titanium cage to accelerate bone growth.
If you are a software provider dealing with a lack of real-time post-surgical data — this project developed an ECAP external electronics unit that provides real-time feedback on bone healing progress. This allows for remote monitoring of the patient's recovery process.
If you are a clinic dealing with devastating complications from failed spinal fusions — this project developed the SmartFuse system that controls the formation of new bone. This ensures a higher success rate for patients who have no other options for relief.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not mentioned, but the design was intentionally developed to maintain cost-effectiveness and manufacturability.
Yes, the project developed novel construction techniques for PEEK and titanium components to allow for cost-effective manufacturing of the high-strength cages.
The project utilizes a proprietary, wirelessly powered bio-electrical stimulation system, though specific patent numbers are not listed in the provided data.
The system is intended for a first-in-human (FIH) clinical study in mid 2024, followed by a pivotal study for market approvals.
It integrates via an ECAP external electronics unit with a mobile data connection, allowing physicians and caregivers to receive real-time feedback on healing.
The project is led by a single Swedish SME, Intelligent Implants Sweden AB. With a 100% industry ratio and no university or research partners, the project is lean and focused entirely on commercial product development and clinical translation.
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