AltruMed develops DOVE, a discreet wearable device that detects early signs of opioid overdose and alerts nearby bystanders and emergency responders. Worn beneath clothing on the shoulder, the device uses noninvasive optical and motion sensors to monitor physiological changes associated with overdose. DOVE has received FDA Breakthrough Device designation and is being developed by a team spanning technology, medical, operations, and public-health expertise.
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Resilient LifescienceFounded in Pittsburgh in April 2022, Resilient Lifescience is developing a wearable medical device intended to detect and automatically reverse opioid overdoses. Its Resilient System uses non-invasive sensing to identify opioid-induced respiratory depression, sound an alarm, and deliver naloxone, with prototype testing underway in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. The company was created by Brad Holden, a former Marine Corps officer with medical-device experience, and software engineer Charlie Proctor to address overdoses that often happen when no bystander is present.PITTSBURGH, PA
CareWatchCareWatch develops wearable health-monitoring devices and remote-monitoring software that give physicians and care teams real-time patient data from anywhere. Its system tracks vital information such as oxygen levels, heart rate, and movement, while sending alerts and feeding data into PointClickCare to support remote care and billing workflows. Founded by Chris Berry and led by a team spanning medical practice and software development, the company focuses on helping patients who may not always be able to advocate for themselves.DUBLIN, OH
MedicaSafeMedicaSafe develops smart medication systems that pair prescription drugs with secure, programmable dispensing devices and cloud-based monitoring. Its first product is designed for opioid use disorder, using pre-packaged buprenorphine/naloxone cartridges and a SmartKey to guide dosing, deter unauthorized access, and give clinicians real-time usage insight. The company says its patients took medication as prescribed on 97% of days in reported results, compared with 72% for a reference treatment-as-usual group.NEW YORK, NY
Tango TechnologiesTango Technologies makes the Tango Belt, an FDA-authorized, prescription wearable medical device that detects serious hip-impacting falls and deploys an airbag around the hips to help reduce major injury. The device was conceived by trauma surgeon, inventor, and founder Dr. Robert F. Buckman, who combined clinical experience with engineering research into fall detection and impact protection. Today, the team brings together engineers, clinicians, and gerontologists focused on making everyday life safer for older adults.339113CONSHOHOCKEN, PA