Implant Preservation Devices develops a non-contact induction heating technology to treat prosthetic joint and metal implant infections by effectively removing biofilm and bacterial colonization. This approach addresses the significant morbidity and economic burden associated with over 600,000 annual cases of implant infections.
Funding
$6.9M 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
Prosthetic joint and metal implant infections affect over 600,000 patients annually, resulting in significant morbidity, mortality, and economic burden. Current treatments often fail due to biofilm formation and bacterial colonization on the implant surface.
Solution
Implant Preservation Devices (IPD) is developing a non-contact induction heating technology for treating prosthetic joint and metal implant infections. The technology uses Segmental Anti-Bacterial Induction Heating to remove biofilm and bacterial colonization from orthopaedic, trauma, spinal, oncology, and dental implants. This approach aims to eradicate infections without the need for invasive procedures, potentially reducing complications and improving patient outcomes. By selectively heating the implant surface, IPD's technology disrupts the biofilm and enhances the effectiveness of antibiotics.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes orthopedic surgeons, hospitals, and clinics specializing in joint replacement and implant revision surgeries.
Features
- Non-contact induction heating for targeted treatment of implant infections
- Segmental heating to focus energy on the infected area
- Technology applicable to various implant types: orthopaedic, trauma, spinal, oncology, and dental
- Aims to remove biofilm and bacterial colonization
- Potentially synergistic with antibiotic treatments