Prosthetic Venous Valve Development ID: 2018-002

An innovative prosthetic venous valve designed to significantly reduce the risk of thrombosis in patients with venous valve incompetence.

Technology Overview

This technology outlines the development of a prosthetic venous valve aimed at replacing dysfunctional venous valves, addressing conditions such as varicose veins. The design focuses on maintaining very low shear rates when the valve is open, minimizing shear stress on the blood to reduce the risk of clot formation. The valve is engineered to close under back pressure, mimicking the function of natural leg veins, a feature not yet approved for similar devices in the U.S. market. Through rigorous stress analysis and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), the valve's design has been validated, showing promising results in maintaining structural integrity and controlled stress under various conditions.

Key Advantages

• Significantly lowers shear stress on blood, reducing thrombosis risk
• Engineered to mimic natural venous valve function, closing under back pressure
• First of its kind with no similar prosthetic venous valves approved in the U
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Problems Addressed

• Addresses the lack of effective prosthetic venous valves for patients with venous valve incompetence
• Provides a solution to reduce the risk of thrombosis associated with dysfunctional venous valves
• Offers a novel treatment option for conditions such as varicose veins

Market Applications

• Medical device implantation for treating venous valve incompetence
• Potential use in comprehensive treatment plans for patients with varicose veins
• Collaboration opportunities with medical companies for further development and commercialization

Additional Information

Technology ID: 2018-002
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Date Published: 28 March, 2025