Scientific research
Phases in project Vacuum Assisted Loop Excisional Biopsies (Valéb)
2022: Pre-trajectory
– Scientific research – Idea for a novel cervical (precancerous) treatment technology (Dirk Coeman, MD)
– FTO & patent landscape analysis
– Patented idea (ongoing PCT procedure)
– Development of POC (Collaboration with design agency)
– Development of business plan & strategy (collaboration with consulting agency)
– Interest from market players & KOL (e.g. WHO)
2023-2024: Development of a medical device
– Development of first prototype
2024-2025: finalising prototype development
– Development of first prototype
– Design of handle
– Finalising the disposable probes : including the wires, vacuum channels, trumpet valves controlling vacuum
– Finalising the reusable handpiece: including light source, electromotor, electrical connection
We are close to the product freeze ready to start developing the FDA submission.