Odinwell is a Swedish medtech company utilizing patented optical technology to assess covered wounds through non-invasive imaging. This technology enables healthcare providers to monitor wound healing progress and detect complications without the need for direct exposure or removal of dressings.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Current methods of wound assessment often require the removal of dressings, disrupting the healing environment and increasing the risk of infection. Determining the optimal frequency for dressing changes remains a challenge, potentially leading to delayed healing or unnecessary interventions. The rise of chronic wounds, driven by aging populations and increasing rates of diabetes and obesity, further exacerbates the need for improved wound-care management.
Solution
Odinwell provides a patented optical technology that enables medical solution providers to develop smart wound care dressings with non-invasive monitoring capabilities. By integrating an optical sensor layer into standard dressings, a range of biomarkers, such as temperature, signs of infection, blood, and fluid levels, can be detected in real-time without removing the dressing. A light-emitting transponder connected to the sensor layer transmits data wirelessly to a processing server, which analyzes the information and relays it to a wound state advisory tool. This technology facilitates more accurate and timely dressing changes, potentially reducing infections, antibiotic use, and overall healthcare costs.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes medical solution providers seeking to enhance their current range of dressings, as well as healthcare professionals and patients requiring more accurate and less disruptive wound care management.
Features
- Optical sensor layer integrated into standard wound dressings during manufacturing
- Customizable sensors to detect specific biomarkers, including temperature, infection indicators, blood, and fluids
- Transponder that emits fluorescent light to the sensors and transmits data wirelessly
- Processing and communication server for data analysis and information relay
- Wound state advisory tool for healthcare professionals and patients, providing accurate wound state reports
- Flexible sensor setup adaptable to various dressing types
- Sensors contain no metals or electronics, allowing use during MRI scans
- Transponder offers approximately 10+ days of autonomous monitoring and Bluetooth connectivity