AVaTAR Medtech develops a surgical method and associated medical devices for reconstructing aortic or pulmonary valves using the patient's own autologous tissue. This approach provides a standardized, fast procedure for children and adults, eliminating the need for lifelong anticoagulation therapy. The system is specifically designed to accommodate pediatric growth while enhancing surgical efficiency and patient safety.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Current options for aortic and pulmonary valve repair or replacement in children and adults often involve mechanical valves requiring lifelong anticoagulation, bioprosthetic valves with limited durability, or complex surgeries with significant risks. Existing solutions may not accommodate the growth of pediatric patients, leading to early mortality or the need for multiple re-interventions.
Solution
AVaTAR MedTech offers a surgical method and a set of specialized medical devices for aortic and pulmonary valve reconstruction using the patient's own tissue (autologous pericardium). This approach enables surgeons to create a functional, symmetrical valve that can adapt to a child's growth, avoiding the need for foreign materials and long-term anticoagulation. The AVaTAR method streamlines the surgical process, reducing aortic or pulmonary cross-clamping time and minimizing risk to the patient. The devices provide precise assistance to surgeons, enabling standardized valve creation and implantation, making the procedure more reproducible and accessible.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes pediatric and adult cardiac surgeons seeking innovative solutions for valve reconstruction, as well as hospitals and medical centers specializing in cardiovascular surgery.
Features
- Surgical instruments crafted through additive manufacturing techniques, designed for single-use to ensure sterility
- Valve design intentionally oversized to accommodate growth in pediatric patients
- Autologous tissue reconstruction, eliminating the need for anticoagulants
- Reproducible and fast valvular reconstruction method, scalable for both adult and pediatric cases
- Training simulators to reduce the learning curve for surgeons
- Patented technology for aortic valve trileaflet autologous reconstruction