Summary:
A Polish medical university has designed and produced a surgical instrument that is used for the surgical treatment of scoliosis. As it is ready to be introduced to the market, the university is looking for commercial and license agreements with foreign partners worldwide.
Description:
A leading Polish medical university has carried out a research which enabled a creation of innovative device, used during hospital treatment of spinal curvature - scoliosis. The main purpose of surgical treatment of scoliosis is to inhibit the progression of spine deformation, as well as correct the already existing scoliosis.
A result is a small surgical instrument by means of which a surgeon can grab the lopsided vertebrates and rotate them until they have reached the correct position. It is equipped with a dedicated indicator through which it is possible to specify the critical corrective force which may be applied during the conducted surgery. Thanks to this solution, the proposed device allows greater and safer direct derotation of a spine in the course of surgical treatment of scoliosis.
As the product is on a TRL-8 level, the university is willing to transfer intellectual property rights to a partner that would like to become a sole owner of this technology under a commercial agreement. Technical assistance in implementing production of the device might be provided. Other possibility for foreign partner is to obtain a license in order to manufacture and sell this product after paying a license fee.
Type (e.g. company, R&D institution…), field of industry and Role of Partner Sought:
The university is looking for partners, most preferably from life science sector, that will bring this technology to the market on a large scale. Experience in research, development, implementation and commercialisation of medical products would be an advantage. They are open to cooperate with foreign companies that are interested in signing a license agreement or a commercial agreement under which intellectual property rights to this invention would be transferred. Ideal partners are manufacturing companies, suppliers of medical devices and technologies or other entities that have capabilities to commercialise such a device.
Stage of Development:
Available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development:
European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) – registered as designs.
IPR Status:
Design Rights
External code:
TOPL20210809001
