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New Technologies from the Medical Technology Sector

Solving problems and developing new products and applications in the diagnostic, therapy, and rehabilitation areas are the core tasks of our Medical Technology expert team. The natural scientists have set themselves the goal of sustainably improving people's quality of life through new technologies. With experienced experts from science, industry, and banking, interesting new technologies are being identified and analyzed and the existing technologies in the portfolio are being further developed and marketed.

Artificial sphincter - Prevention of incontinence Artificial urinary bladder - Total substitution of the bladder function
DNA-detector - Terahertz detection for gene analysis ExMeTrA - Miniaturised extracorporeal circulatory support system
Hydrogel scaffolding matrix - Production of cartilage replacement material Innovation in volumetric nano/picoliter microdispensing

Artificial sphincter - Prevention of incontinence

  • Artificial sphincter for the prevention of urinary and fecal incontinence, erectile dysfunction, reflux and obesity
  • Permanent process control
  • Considerably improved quality of life

Artificial urinary bladder - Total substitution of the bladder function

  • Artificial urinary bladder for the total substitution of the bladder function
  • Permanent process control
  • Reduction of the risk of additional operations
  • Considerably improved quality of life

DNA-detector - Terahertz detection for gene analysis

  • Label free detection
  • Reduction of process steps and cost
  • Development of a microarray chip and detector for gene analysis using terahertz radiation
  • Fast and simple reading of microarrays
  • Suitable for archiving and quality control in diagnostics

ExMeTrA - Miniaturised extracorporeal circulatory support system

  • Miniaturized oxygenator for the cardiopulmonary bypass with integrated pump and efficient gas exchange
  • Very low priming volume (significantly below 80 ml)
  • Pulsatile
  • Also suitable for pediatric applications
  • Transportable

Hydrogel scaffolding matrix - Production of cartilage replacement material

  • The procedure permits the production of cartilage replacement material (knee) with flexible, directed pore structures
  • Biodegradable material
  • Elastic material showing high stress resiliency
  • Low manufacturing cost
  • Integration of cells and / or active ingredients

Innovation in volumetric nano/picoliter microdispensing

  • Contact free high speed dispenser providing highly accurate single drop
  • Suitable for a wide range of media and highly viscose solutions
  • Low cost disposable cartridges
  • Heatable cartridges separate from piezo actuator
  • Low manufacturing costs
  • Independent of particle tension and particle contamination over a wide range
The technologies presented here are part of a patent value fund that was created by a major German bank and an independent initiator. The patents are not the property of IPB AG. IPB AG advises the patent investment fund with regard to the selection of sustainable patents and provides support for further development and licensing.