Source: BL
Context: The Technology Development Board (TDB) under DST has funded India’s first indigenously developed mechanical thrombectomy device for stroke treatment.
About India’s First Indigenous Thrombectomy Device:
- What is it?
- A Mechanical Thrombectomy Kit used to treat acute ischemic stroke caused by large vessel blockage. It offers quicker and more effective recovery than traditional clot-busting drugs.
- Developed by: M/s S3V Vascular Technologies Limited, Mysuru — with financial assistance from the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology.
- How It Works:
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- The device is put into a blocked artery in the brain during a stroke.
- It removes the blood clot using special tools like stent retrievers and aspiration catheters.
- This helps restore blood flow to the brain, preventing paralysis or permanent brain damage.
- Key Features:
- Indigenous Innovation: First Indian company to design and manufacture stroke-care tools like microcatheters, aspiration catheters, guidewires, and stent retrievers.
- Advanced Manufacturing: Built at Medical Devices Park, Oragadam, with an integrated facility for high-precision production.
- Patent-Driven R&D: Patent filings underway for innovations like clot retriever head design and advanced catheter structures.
- Skill Development: Offers simulator-based training programs for young doctors, especially in Tier-II cities.
- Global Standards: Targeting CE and USFDA certifications to enable global exports and ensure world-class quality.
- Why It Matters?
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- Helps India reduce its need to import expensive stroke-care devices.
- Makes stroke treatment more affordable and easier to access for patients.
- Will be part of Ayushman Bharat, supporting public health programs.
- Strengthens India’s global presence in medical technology.
