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occlutex.com

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The startup is developing a fiber-coated deformable coil for coil embolization in brain aneurysm treatment, which allows for greater volume coverage with fewer coils. This technology reduces intervention times and minimizes patient risks, enabling faster and safer procedures for healthcare providers.

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Amsterdam, Netherlands · HQ
Founded 201913710K+ followers
  • Biotechnology
Updated 21 months ago

Funding

Raised to date

$490KRaised 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.

Funding rounds are not available yet.

Founders

1 founder

Bert-Arjan Millenaar

CEO

Product

Problem

Current coil embolization treatments for brain aneurysms often require multiple coils to achieve adequate volume coverage, leading to extended intervention times and increased risk of complications for patients. Precise and stable coil placement remains a challenge, potentially resulting in incomplete aneurysm occlusion and the need for retreatment.

Solution

This startup is developing a novel fiber-coated deformable coil designed to improve the treatment of brain aneurysms through coil embolization. The fiber coating enhances the coil's ability to conform to the aneurysm sac, allowing for greater volume coverage with fewer coils. This technology aims to reduce intervention times, minimize patient risks associated with prolonged procedures, and improve the stability and packing density of the embolized aneurysm. The deformable nature of the coil facilitates precise placement and adaptation to complex aneurysm shapes, potentially leading to more complete and durable occlusions.

Target Audience

The primary target audience includes neurointerventional radiologists and vascular surgeons specializing in the treatment of brain aneurysms.

Features

  • Fiber-coated coil surface for enhanced conformability and packing density within the aneurysm sac
  • Deformable coil design to adapt to various aneurysm shapes and sizes
  • Reduced number of coils required per procedure, minimizing intervention time
  • Improved coil stability to prevent migration and compaction
  • Enhanced volume coverage for more complete aneurysm occlusion
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