recognized company . Founders say their intention to start the company remains to solve the unmet needs in the healthcare sector and bring forth novel medical devices .
MediAsha Technologies has developed a first aid device that provides early and instant immobilization by restricting the movement of the affected limb , thus reducing muscle pain and preventing further complications associated with the fracture . The FractoAid is an integrated pack , which is a portable and easy-application device which provides immobilization to the fractured limb until the patient is taken to the clinician . The outer layer which is in contact with the skin is biocompatible and provides cushioning . The straps provided ensure encapsulation of the fractured limb and can later be removed without the requirement of any external aid .
Key Milestones
Having worked as Research Associate in BETiC , College of Engineering ( COEP ) for 4 years where he was involved in the design and development of innovative medical devices , Mayur Sanas got four patents to his credit . During that period , he developed a first-aid device for immobilizing fractured limbs . For this innovation , he received the Biotechnology Ignition Grant from BIRAC and incubation support of Venture Center in Pune .
Way Forward
MediAsha aims to serve the primary market of 24,000 ambulances , 1,99,873 healthcare centers and 15,73,880 educational institutes in India . Further , in terms of the secondary market , successful positioning of FractoAid in various first-aid kits , sports academies , government and private transport agencies , armed forces and training centers , and the disaster management team is expected to help it to reach out to the maximum number of possible beneficiaries .
The company is looking out for funding and mentoring support for commercialization of the device . It is hopeful of support from government agencies to position its product FractoAid in government healthcare centers , and encourage early adoption by local paramedics , educational institutes , and road and transport departments .
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