We are developing a wearable device that will improve the care of patients suffering from chronic leg wounds in the setting of leg edema
Stage
Prototype Ready
Industry
Medical Devices and Equipment
Location
Marblehead, MA, US
Currency
USD
Founded
May 2016
Employees
3
Incorporation Type
Not Incorporated
Company Summary
Chronic leg wounds affect 1 million people in the US annually. Treatment consists of moist wound care, compression, and encouragement of the patient to walk and elevate the leg when sitting. Healing a chronic leg wound is a long process taking six months and requiring 25 to 50 dressing changes. We have built a working prototype wearable device that monitors patient compliance and wound dressing status during the time between dressing changes.