The startup develops a medical device that enhances knee cartilage repair and prevents osteoarthritis in veterinary medicine through targeted regenerative techniques. This technology enables veterinary clinics to treat more patients efficiently, reducing costs and complications while facilitating faster recovery times.
Funding
$7.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Osteoarthritis and cartilage damage in the knee joint lead to pain, reduced mobility, and decreased quality of life. Current treatments often fail to fully restore joint function and can have limited long-term efficacy, potentially leading to further joint degeneration.
Solution
Askel Healthcare is developing the COPLA® Cartilage implant, a biodegradable polymer scaffold designed for surgical treatment of chondral and osteochondral lesions in the knee joints of adult patients. The COPLA® implant is intended to promote new tissue formation at the lesion site, enabling the joint surface tissues to heal and preventing further degradation. A key feature of the implant is that it allows for immediate full weight-bearing after surgery, facilitating early rehabilitation and a quicker return to normal activity. The company's in-house production utilizes patented technology to manufacture COPLA® implants, ensuring high quality and adherence to stringent standards.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists treating adult patients with symptomatic, full-thickness cartilage and bone-cartilage lesions in the knee joint.
Features
- Biodegradable polymer scaffold designed to integrate with existing cartilage and bone.
- Designed to be easily tailorable to fit various lesion diameters and depths.
- Allows immediate full weight-bearing post-surgery, promoting early rehabilitation.
- Manufactured in-house using patented technology and cleanroom facilities.
- Intended for use in traditional cartilage cleaning and bone marrow stimulation procedures.