Digital External Ventricular Drain (DEVD) with Data Analytics Integration

  The DEVD improves accuracy of Intracranial Pressure (ICP) and Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) flow measurements and control while monitoring patient position and providing real-time alerts to caregivers when changes occur.

Value Proposition

Accurate intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring is essential to evaluating and treating traumatic brain injury (TBI) during the early hours of care. The DEVD improves accuracy of ICP measurements and control, providing real-time alerts to caregivers when changes occur. The device fits well into current workflows, allowing for easy integration, and provides caregivers with advanced options to deliver specific, individualized care to their patients.

Competitive Advantage

Fully automated

Fast and Accurate real-time streaming data
Allows for precision intracranial pressure monitoring and managment
Reduces critical mistakes and expands care capabilities of care teams
Valuable in combat-scenarios or mobilized emergencies, including military air transport
Serves as a rich data source for use in TBI care that could be utilized for advanced analytics and predictive modeling

Unique Features

Provides real-time alerts when patients change positions
Compatible with wireless device monitoring
Integrated laser for easier setup and alignment
Able to monitor pressure without disrupting flow settings
Cartridge-integrated technology to reduce waste and overhead

These products have completed extensive research and development and are actively seeking licensing partners to take them to market.

Principal Investigators
Rodney Daniels, MD
Ashwin Belle, PhD

Licensing Manager
Michelle Larkin

Intellectual Property
Invention Disclosure #7397
Patent application submitted

Marketing Materials
Solution Sheet

Sell Sheet

MARKET OPPORTUNITY
The current North American market for existing EVD systems is in excess of $150M. A new or existing EVD partner could revolutionize the market and capture a majority market share by utilizing a digital system like this.

The DEVD is currently available for optioning. Please contact the Licensing Manager, Michelle Larkin, for more information.

Funding History

$161,529 in non-dilutive funding

2016 $79,725 Massey Grand Challenge
2017 $81,804 Massey Grand Challenge
Substantial additional departmental, school and center based support

Completed Milestones

Build and bench testing of basic prototype with advanced A/D board integration
Self-contained prototype build with throwaway tubing and chamber to eliminate need for cleaning