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the development
Following research under taken at Bradford Royal Infirmary, Ulsys was asked by consultant vascular surgeon Peter Vowden to develop a better treatment regime for applying pressure to chronic wounds and in particular venous leg ulcers.
He was looking for a device that could accurately measure pressure and help provide a simple, safe and effective means of treating the condition. Current research suggests that up to 80% of bandages are incorrectly applied and therefore provide no effective treatment.
In an attempt to improve efficacy and assist in the training of nurses, Ulsys recognises the need for a training aid as its first product. Market research has shown that there is almost universal demand amongst the nursing community for a training aid as no worth while alternative currently exists.
A bench top test rig is in operation, which has been validated and software interfaces for analysis exist.
The equipment provides feedback and ensures that
the correct pressure is being applied during bandaging.
This technology is now proven and as a training aid will not have to be registered as a Class 1 medical device. The release of a training aid into the market
will educate health care practitioners on how easy it is to apply consistent and accurate pressures. (All health care practitioners in this field must undergo annual training).
The launch of the training aid will educate the market in the use of Ulsys' technology. Once sufficient clinical data has been generated then the intention is to release the "smart bandage" and in this way it will overcome the anticipated resistance to new technology within the NHS.
This product will be available to the market within 12 months. Importantly it will also provide an early revenue stream, which in part, will be able to fund development of the smart bandage.
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