Intelligent Implants develops the SmartFuse® System, a cloud-connected orthopedic device that utilizes electrical stimulation and a multi-electrode array to accelerate and monitor bone growth during lumbar spinal fusion procedures. This technology provides real-time data on healing progress, enhancing clinical decision-making and reducing patient recovery times.
Funding
$5.2M 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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Problem
Lumbar spinal fusion procedures often suffer from prolonged healing times and a lack of real-time monitoring, hindering clinical decision-making and potentially delaying patient recovery. Traditional methods lack the ability to actively stimulate and monitor bone growth at the fusion site.
Solution
Intelligent Implants offers the SmartFuse System, an electrotherapeutic orthopedic device designed to accelerate and monitor bone growth during lumbar spinal fusion. The SmartFuse System incorporates a multi-electrode array within an intervertebral spacer (SmartFuse CAGE™) to deliver targeted electrical stimulation, promoting faster bone regeneration. The system provides real-time data on healing progress through the SmartFuse CLOUD™, offering physicians unprecedented visibility into the fusion process. This remote monitoring capability supports timely clinical interventions and personalized patient care. The SmartFuse System aims to improve patient outcomes by reducing healing times and enabling data-driven surgical decisions.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes orthopedic surgeons specializing in spinal fusion procedures, as well as hospitals and clinics seeking advanced solutions for improving patient outcomes and reducing recovery times.
Features
- Intervertebral spacer (SmartFuse CAGE™) integrated with a multi-electrode array for targeted electrical stimulation.
- Wireless power and communication, eliminating the need for implanted batteries or leads.
- SmartFuse CLOUD™ platform for remote monitoring of bone growth and system function.
- Physician Portal for real-time data access and clinical decision support.
- Patient-facing mobile app to enhance usability and improve patient compliance.
- Minimally invasive design compatible with existing surgical procedures.