D.med Consulting GMBH

One Pump – Develop a Single Blood Pump Device

Description of the company
”Enabling innovative medical solutions for patients worldwide.” - This has been D.med Consulting’s (DMC) vision since 2011. We are a dynamic & experienced development partner with focus on innovation and pragmatic, hands-on solutions, especially in the area of extracorporeal treatment. Together we get things done: Since 2019 DMC is a joint venture of Fresenius Medical Care, the global market leader in the field of renal care and dialysis, and D.med Healthcare Group, a global provider of medical services and medical products in nephrology, diabetes, and other fields of internal medicine. We partner with our shareholders & our clients from concept to implementation of new medical devices.

Situation
Extracorporeal blood treatments play a crucial role in various medical applications, including:

• Oxygen saturation regulation
• Blood purification (e.g., dialysis, hemofiltration)
• Sepsis treatment (e.g., hemoadsorption)
• Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for cardiac and respiratory support
• Therapeutic apheresis for autoimmune diseases
• Liver support systems for acute and chronic liver failure

Current devices for extracorporeal blood treatment must ensure the safe extraction and reinfusion of blood while maintaining vital physiological parameters. However, existing technologies often come with high costs, complex handling requirements, and limitations in adaptability.

Problem
Existing extracorporeal devices are often expensive, complex, and designed for specific applications, limiting their broader usability. Their clinical application is further restricted by specific alarm management systems and high maintenance demands, making their use in certain healthcare settings impractical. A more cost-effective, adaptable, and universally applicable solution is needed to increase accessibility and ease of use in both hospital and outpatient environments.

Aims of the project
The objective is to develop a universal extracorporeal device capable of safely pumping blood outside the body. The project will focus on:

• Developing a concept including essential components such as a blood pump, pressure control (arterial & venous), air detection system, fail-safe valve, and dosing unit.
• Selecting cost-effective and reliable components to ensure affordability and widespread applicability.
• Building a functional prototype and conducting preliminary performance tests.
• Potentially testing and optimizing the device to comply with medical regulations and clinical requirements.

Scopes

• Evaluation of pump mechanisms and control strategies.
• Evaluation of different potential mechanical & electrical components.
• Programming and controlling the different components.
• Implementation of safety features such as real-time pressure monitoring, occlusion detection, and automatic alarm handling.
• Development of a Human-Machine Interface (HMI) to ensure intuitive and safe device operation for healthcare professionals.
• Prototyping and validation in a controlled setting

Target group (students)

• Biomedical Engineering
• Medical Technology
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Computer Science

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