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Location Massachusetts, United States
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Health topic Maternal mortality
Health classification Treatment

Problem being addressed[edit | edit source]

Post-partum hemorrhage is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality world-wide and it is difficult to control. Current popular methods of treatment involve drug injection and uterine massage, which are invasive and require skill and training.

Detailed description of the solution[edit | edit source]

Arsenal Medical is currently developing a foam material and foam delivery device that expands to the anatomical shape of any uterus while still maintaining its structure. It allows for minimally-invasive drug-delivery and effective control of hemorrhage.

Describe its relevance for resource-constrained settings[edit | edit source]

This device addresses maternal mortality in developing countries. It is especially well-suited for these regions because it is inexpensive and minimally invasive.

Designed by[edit | edit source]

  • Designed by: Arsenal Medical
  • Address: 480 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472
  • Website available here.

Funding Source[edit | edit source]

Arsenal Medical receives funding and grants from a variety of parties including venture capitalists, the Department of Defense, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Technology Innovation Program (NIST-TIP). The company also received a $100,000 grant from the global health competition organized by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in April 2011.

IP and copyright[edit | edit source]

Patent Name: Systems and Methods Relating to Polymer Foams Patent Number: 20110202016 Axiocore Trade Mark Serial Number: 77828046

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Part of Global Health Medical Device Compendium
SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being, SDG09 Industry innovation and infrastructure
Authors Eva Shiu
License CC-BY-SA-3.0
Language English (en)
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Created February 1, 2012 by Eva Shiu
Last modified April 21, 2023 by Felipe Schenone
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