NINA Medical develops non-invasive surgical technologies that integrate imaging and robotic systems to enhance precision in medical procedures. This technology reduces patient recovery time and minimizes the risks associated with traditional invasive surgeries.
Funding
$4.4M 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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Product
Problem
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate, affects a significant portion of aging men, leading to difficulties in urination and reduced quality of life. Current BPH treatments often involve invasive procedures using instrumentation through the urethra, which can cause discomfort and psychological distress, leading to delayed treatment.
Solution
NINA Medical is developing a non-invasive solution for BPH treatment using High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) delivered through the perineum. Their technology utilizes a "Therapeutic Pillow," an integrated applicator for diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound, eliminating the need for invasive instrumentation. The system incorporates real-time ultrasound imaging of the HIFU beam profile, enabling precise positioning and tracking of the focal point within the prostate, ensuring targeted tissue ablation while sparing surrounding healthy tissue. This approach aims to provide a more comfortable and less traumatic treatment option, encouraging earlier intervention and improved outcomes for men with BPH.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes urologists and medical professionals specializing in men's health, as well as patients seeking less invasive treatment options for BPH.
Features
- Non-invasive BPH treatment using HIFU delivered via the perineum
- Therapeutic Pillow: integrated applicator for diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound
- Real-time ultrasound imaging of the HIFU beam profile for precise focal point tracking
- Low-power HIFU imaging for "cold navigation" to ensure accurate targeting before high-power ablation
- Diagnostic-Therapeutic display: interleaved display of regular ultrasound and HIFU beam profile
- Tri-Modal Transducer: provides HIFU energy, ultrasound imaging, and live image of the HIFU beam profile
- Potential applications beyond BPH, including general pelvic floor surgery, intraoperative HIFU ablation, targeted drug delivery, and brain applications