Lotus™ Edge Valve System
About 3-5 percent of people over age 65 have aortic valve stenosis, a condition that affects one of the four valves that control blood flow in and out of the heart. The condition causes the aortic valve to thicken and stiffen, reducing blood flow. It can be a life-threatening condition — from the onset of symptoms, the average survival rate is 50 percent at two years and 20 percent at five years.
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Dexcom: G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
While users of the previous Dexcom system greatly valued its enhanced ability to monitor their glucose levels, applying the subcutaneous Dexcom sensor to their bodies was an obvious pain point that was a barrier to wider adoption.
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Otometrics: Otoscan
Laser scanning technology could create a 3D digital image of the complete ear. But to work, a headset placed around the patient’s ear during the scan had to be completely immobile.
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ProNova: SC360 Proton Therapy System
Imagine being strapped into a large machine, completely immobilized, for an hour while it delivers high doses of radiation to treat your cancer - every day for six months.
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Connected Faucet
Water scarcity as a major threat to national security. Good news: If all U.S. households installed water-saving features, water use would decrease by 30 percent.
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