Imagine a tiny sensor that can be rolled up like a scroll to fit through a small needle. Once inside the body, it uses body heat to unfold and hug an artery to take measurements. It then sends that data wirelessly to a watch on your wrist, removing the need for bulky arm cuffs.
There is no clinically accepted method for continuous blood pressure monitoring outside of hospitals, leaving a massive gap in treating high-risk patients.
A minimally invasive implantable microsensor system using a temperature-dependent shape memory polymer and a wrist-worn reader.
If you are a cardiovascular health tech manufacturer dealing with the lack of continuous blood pressure monitoring outside hospitals — this project developed a shape-memory polymer sensor that allows for minimally invasive implantation and long-term tracking.
If you are a specialized eye-care device developer dealing with the need for precise intraocular pressure tracking — this project developed a disruptive sensor that can be adapted for non-arterial pressure use cases.
If you are a neuro-monitoring equipment provider dealing with the difficulty of monitoring intracranial pressure — this project developed a biocompatible microsensor that can be delivered minimally invasively to target tissues.
Based on available project data, specific unit costs or pricing models are not provided.
The project explicitly addresses quality and manufacturing aspects to prepare the sensor for the market.
The consortium has already developed and IP-protected the disruptive sensor technology.
The project is delivering a regulatory strategy and performing validation for biocompatibility, safety, and longevity.
The project runs from 2022-12-01 to 2026-11-30, focusing on preclinical studies and regulatory strategies before market delivery.
The project is highly commercially oriented, with a 75% industry ratio consisting of 6 industrial partners, 4 of which are SMEs. This strong industrial presence, combined with 2 universities across 6 countries, suggests a direct pipeline from research to commercial product development.
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