Icarus Medical Innovations designs and manufactures custom knee braces using a proprietary scan-to-3D print technology that offloads weight from the knee joint, significantly reducing pain for individuals with osteoarthritis. Their braces provide a tailored fit that enhances mobility and stability, allowing users to resume activities they enjoy without discomfort.
Funding
$4.1M 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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Problem
Individuals with osteoarthritis often experience significant knee pain due to bone-on-bone contact and cartilage damage, limiting their mobility and ability to perform daily activities. Traditional knee braces can be bulky, uncomfortable, and lack a personalized fit, hindering their effectiveness in providing adequate support and pain relief.
Solution
Icarus Medical Innovations designs and manufactures custom-fitted knee braces utilizing a scan-to-3D print technology to address the limitations of conventional braces. Their braces are engineered to offload up to 40lbs of weight from the knee joint, significantly reducing pain and improving stability for individuals with osteoarthritis and other knee conditions. The braces are created from a 3D scan of the patient's knee, ensuring a precise and comfortable fit that enhances mobility and allows users to resume an active lifestyle. Icarus Medical's approach aims to provide effective pain relief and improved function through personalized support and innovative design.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals with osteoarthritis, cartilage damage, and other knee conditions who are seeking pain relief, improved stability, and increased mobility through custom-fitted knee braces.
Features
- Custom-fitted knee braces based on a 3D scan of the patient's knee, captured via a mobile app.
- Patented External Muscle Tendon System that unloads up to 40lbs of weight from the knee joint.
- Lightweight and form-fitting design for enhanced comfort and mobility.
- Designed to reduce bone-on-bone contact and alleviate pain associated with osteoarthritis and cartilage damage.
- Available in two models: the Ascender Unloader Brace and the Hercules KAFO Brace.
- Engineered to maximize quality of life by improving pain, function, and activity levels.