Njord Medtech - Validate & Verify Working Prototype
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | DRAGHJÄLP AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 300 000 |
| Project duration | June 2020 - November 2020 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Innovative Startups |
| Call | Innovative Startups step 1 spring 2020 |
Important results from the project
Njord Medtech develops patient transfer device Atle with the aim to secure; a comfortable transfer with improved patient integrity, improved working environment through fewer heavy tasks and reduced stress for healthcare personnel, increased healthcare production and reduced healthcare infections for the hospitals. A number of hospitals have demonstrated interest in the product after testing the working prototype. In the next phase, a second generation of the prototype will be brought forward with the purpose to push through regulatory tests and prepare production.
Expected long term effects
Within the scope of the project we’ve managed to: - Proven the need and taken in eligibility requirements from our future buyers - Set the technical requirements with production partner - Documented risks and limitations The positive outcome of the project positions us well in the coming phases and further commercialization. In the case of successful implementation, Atle will contribute to a comfortable transfer with improved patient integrity, improved working environment from fewer heavy tasks for healthcare personnel, and increased healthcare production for the hospitals.
Approach and implementation
The project was separated into three work packages - Validate existing prototype with hospitals - Document technical and regulatory requirements - Develop and verify product During the project, we visited seven different hospitals (representing nine x-ray departments) with the working prototype. Valuable relationships with the unit heads were established and we received feedback from our future users. A technical specification has been documented incl. regulatory requirements. Together with testing partner Intertek initial work started for upcoming safety and EMC testing.