Cuspa Overview
Cuspa is developing an artificial cusp for use in treating aortic valve insufficiency (AI), a heart disorder in which the valve does not close properly and allows blood to flow backward into the heart. The companys CUSPER is an artificial cusp, connected to a grasper, that is attached to the native valve cusp/leaflet for the treatment of AI. Cusper is attached to the native aortic valve cusp using a nitinol grasper, it preserves the functionality of an healthy aortic and prevents valve insuffiency. After demonstrating proof of concept, Cuspa Medical is carrying out pre-clinical studies on pigs, with the objective to optimize Cusper‘s performance.
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Heart valve repair without open-heart surgery - ISRAEL21c
Israeli medical device startup Cuspa Medical is developing a minimally invasive device, Cusper, to treat heart valve insufficiency. The device is inserted into the heart via a catheter and seals the leaflets around the aorta to prevent blood leakage. The company has tested the device on pigs, reducing regurgitation by up to 80%. Cuspa aims to price its product at about $20,000, including the device, the catheter, and training. The company is currently seeking to raise $2 million through a crowdfunding campaign to finance further testing.
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Simple Device Spares Patients From Heart Surgery
Cuspa Medical, an Israeli company, has developed a device called the Cusper that could eliminate the need for invasive open heart surgery. The device, an artificial cusp, attaches to the heart’s valve to ensure proper blood flow. Unlike traditional treatment options for valvular heart disease, the Cusper is minimally invasive and reduces rehabilitation times. The device is currently being tested for safety and efficacy in large animals and has two international patents pending approval in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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| Sector | Health Tech & Life Sciences |
Funding
| Total funding | $900K |
| Last funding | $900K |
| Stage | Seed |
| Rounds | 2 |
| Investors | 1 |
Team Members
3
Employees: 1-10
Web & Social Links
| Website | cuspamedical.com |
Locations
Wadi el-Haj Street 13, Nazareth, Israel
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