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Success stories
NIMBLE Diagnostics: Groundbreaking Microwave-based Medical Device for non-invasive stent monitoring
NIMBLE Diagnostics is pioneering a groundbreaking microwave-based medical device for the non-invasive monitoring of patients with implanted stents. Stents are commonly used to re-open blocked arteries (e.g. Heart attacks) and prevent vascular issues, but they often fail without noticeable symptoms until it's too late, leading to serious complications. Current diagnosis relies on invasive procedures. NIMBLE's system can accurately detect stent issues (blockages, fractures, etc) in seconds during routine clinical visits, enabling early intervention and personalized care. Their technology has shown excellent results in pre-clinical testing, with a pilot study on 120 patients ongoing, aiming to reduce heart attacks, hospitalizations, and premature deaths.
According to NIMBLE, the experience and support from CMCiB was very helpful in the pre-clinical validation of their technology and has allowed them to move into clinical trials.