iiShield provides the Kidney PJ, a single-use medical device that extends kidney transplantation surgical time by up to two times. This protective jacket maintains organ temperature, reducing ischemic injury and thermal damage to improve graft survival rates and decrease the need for post-transplant dialysis.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Current kidney transplantation procedures face limitations in available surgical time, increasing the risk of complications and thermal injury to the organ. This can lead to a significant percentage of transplanted kidneys failing within five years and a high incidence of delayed graft function, necessitating post-transplant dialysis and reducing graft survival rates.
Solution
iiShield has developed the Kidney PJ, a single-use medical device designed to extend the window for kidney transplantation surgeries. This protective jacket maintains the organ at a cooler temperature for a longer duration, providing surgeons with up to twice the working time. By mitigating ischemic injury and reducing the risk of thermal damage, Kidney PJ aims to improve both short-term and long-term transplant outcomes, thereby decreasing the likelihood of graft failure and the need for subsequent dialysis.
Target Audience
The primary customers are transplant surgeons and surgical teams performing kidney transplantations, as well as hospital procurement departments seeking to improve organ viability and transplant success rates.
Features
- Single-use medical device designed for kidney transplantation.
- Extends available surgical time by up to 2x.
- Maintains organ temperature to prevent thermal injury and ischemic damage.
- Cost-effective design for widespread clinical adoption.
- Facilitates a less stressful surgical environment, potentially reducing operative errors.