Wave Therapeutics develops patent-pending therapeutic technology focused on preventing pressure injuries through active support surfaces. Their initial product is a smart wheelchair cushion that combines recognized treatments to eliminate pressure hot spots and improve tissue reperfusion. The company provides affordable, microprocessor-controlled devices that generate analytics to help medical facilities proactively manage patient risk.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Pressure injuries are a significant risk for individuals with impaired mobility, leading to pain, infection, and increased healthcare costs. Existing wheelchair cushions often fail to adequately redistribute pressure, creating "hot spots" that compromise blood flow and tissue health. The lack of real-time monitoring and adjustment further exacerbates the problem, hindering preventative care.
Solution
Wave Therapeutics offers a smart, active wheelchair cushion designed to prevent pressure injuries through dynamic pressure redistribution and enhanced blood flow. The Wave Therapeutic Cushion utilizes a microprocessor-controlled peristaltic pump to cyclically alter pressure points, eliminating hot spots and promoting tissue reperfusion. The cushion's integrated sensors collect data on usage patterns and potential issues, providing actionable analytics to caregivers. By combining these features, Wave Therapeutics aims to deliver affordable, proactive cushioning solutions that improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden of pressure injuries.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes seniors, veterans, individuals with spinal cord injuries, and short-term patients with mobility impairments who are at risk of developing pressure injuries.
Features
- Microprocessor-controlled peristaltic pump for dynamic pressure redistribution
- Alternating pressure cycles to eliminate pressure hot spots and enhance blood flow
- Integrated sensors to monitor cushion usage and identify potential issues
- Data analytics platform to provide actionable insights for caregivers
- Malfunction sensors and alarms to ensure safe usage with at-risk populations (future enhancement)
- Wireless staff alert system for falls, medical emergencies, and suspected elopements (future enhancement)