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IPC:A61N 1/36
NAICS:541710

LCP Nerve Cuff with Telemetry for Prosthetic Sensation

InnerSea Technology, Inc.
  • Technology Description

    A multi-channel, self-sizing spiral design nerve cuff for activating sensory nerves in the residual limb of amputees is being developed. The cuff has applications for restoring muscle function in spinal injury and stroke patients as well. The cuff features on-board telemetry to eliminate cable connections.

  • Market Projection

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    2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
    Market Size $5245538.0 $5665181.0 $6118395.0 $6607866.0 $7136495.0
    Market Share (%) 2.9% 5.3% 24.5% 31.8% 74.0%
  • Value Proposition

    We are working with an NIH SBIR awardee that is developing an innovative nerve cuff system. The key improvement is that the nerve cuff is coupled with on-board telemetry, eliminating cables; also the substrate material is Liquid Crystal Polymer, which is lighter, thinner, more flexible, and a better insulator than most substrate material. The system is multi-channel, and self-sizing. In addition to sensory nerve activation for sensory feedback from prosthetic limbs, it will be useful for restoring motor functions in patients who are paralyzed because of spinal injury or stroke . The technology may be useful in combined use with your current product lines.

  • Competitive Analysis

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  • Video Introduction

  • Commercialization Team

    • * David Edell, President 781-276-1836 djedell@innersea.com

      Biomedical Engineer (neurophysiology and microelectronics) for physiological telemetry systems

    • * Preferred point of Contact
  • Company Capsule

    InnerSea Technology, Inc.

    1 DeAngelo Drive
    Bedford, MA 01730-2230

    InnerSea Technology, Inc. is a small, highly specialized medical microelectronics research and development company. InnerSea Technology endeavors to develop telemetry-based-electronic systems for medicinal use; particularly in the areas of Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Physiology, and Emergency Care.

    One current focus of InnerSea is the development of microelectronic neural interface systems that can exchange information with computer based instrumentation and assistive devices. These systems are permanently implantable in living systems and function reliably for the lifespan of the recipient. Communication is achieved by transcutaneous telemetry to avoid tethering of implants and percutaneous skin connectors. Immediate applications of the technology include prosthetic limb control with sensory feedback. Some future applications of this technology include neural control of dexterous prosthetic hands, bridging a damaged spinal cord, prosthetic vision hearing, and activation of paretic muscles. Second tier applications may involve monitoring physiological variables such as internal temperature and pressure. As new implantable sensor technology for glucose and other biochemicals become available, this technology may provide an efficient means of exchanging this information with external monitors or controllers.

    Another current focus of InnerSea is the application of technology developed for implantable devices to externally worn systems that can sense and relay important physiological information. These systems are particularly relevant for physiology. Applications include monitoring of physiological variables in at-risk patients such as quadriplegics, and monitoring muscle actuation and limb kinetics for sports medicine and rehabilitation.