MediCarbone

A new, minimally invasive approach to intramedullary nailing

MediCarbone’s patented carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer application delivers a minimally invasive, game-changing alternative to current intramedullary (IM) nailing techniques.

MediCarbone focuses on the development of an implantable carbon sleeve; custom-designed photocurable polymer formulation; and AI components that that come together to create a revolutionary solution. MediCarbone’s innovative, cost-effective approach has the power to benefit patients across the globe—fixing orthopedic injuries in civilian, military, degenerative bone disease, and veterinary applications.

MediCarbone’s intramedullary fixation device is formed by an intramedullary sleeve and an injectable, rapid-cure polymeric resin system. The bone setting procedure utilizes:

Carbon Sleeve – A carbon-fiber-reinforced sleeve is inserted into the intramedullary cavity.
Photocurable Polymeric Resin – Liquid polymeric resin is then injected into the sleeve and light-cured for in-situ polymerization
Minimally Invasive Removal – After healing, the photocured polymer is pulverized to enable minimally invasive removal.

Together, these elements form a game-changing treatment alternative for fracture fixation of long bones or pre-strengthening of weak long bones (to avoid future fractures).

Company Overview

Game-changing treatment alternative for fracture fixation of long bones or pre-strengthening of weak long bones

Patented carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer application

Innovative, cost-effective approach has the power to benefit patients across the globe

Traction

Partnership with North American Science Associates (NAMSA) NAMSA (the world’s only 100% medical device-focused, full continuum Contract Research Organization)

NSF SBIR Phase I funding recipient

In collaboration with the University of Arizona’s veterinary program, we successfully completed a surgical animal trial on a sheep to install, heal, and remove a bone implant