Access for Life
Access for Life is a venture-backed medical device startup focused on innovating hemodialysis vascular access technology. Led by its inventors and medical experts, the company develops novel, sensor-enhanced, subcutaneously implanted devices aimed at improving long-term patency, reducing complications, and enabling real-time data collection for better dialysis treatment. Their mission is to revolutionize vascular access for patients with chronic kidney disease through innovative solutions and strategic collaborations.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Access for Life
Products
Subcutaneous sensor‑equipped implantable vascular access device
A dual implant system positioned subcutaneously proximal and distal to an arteriovenous conduit that integrates sensors to guide percutaneous needle insertion, detect needle depth and dislodgement, and continuously collect physiological and device-state data.
Subcutaneous sensor‑equipped implantable vascular access device
A dual implant system positioned subcutaneously proximal and distal to an arteriovenous conduit that integrates sensors to guide percutaneous needle insertion, detect needle depth and dislodgement, and continuously collect physiological and device-state data.
Services
Device development with clinical and engineering partners
Iterative medical device design and prototyping carried out in collaboration with academic bioengineering departments and clinical consultants.
Preclinical study coordination and execution
Coordination and execution of rodent tissue in‑growth studies and large animal GLP-style trials at contract research organizations and medical centers.
Device development with clinical and engineering partners
Iterative medical device design and prototyping carried out in collaboration with academic bioengineering departments and clinical consultants.
Preclinical study coordination and execution
Coordination and execution of rodent tissue in‑growth studies and large animal GLP-style trials at contract research organizations and medical centers.
Expertise Areas
- Vascular access device development
- Implantable sensor systems
- Preclinical and GLP-compliant animal studies
- Clinical trial planning and early-stage in‑vivo testing
Key Technologies
- Subcutaneous implantable sensor systems
- Haptic and visual needle guidance
- Needle depth and dislodgement detection sensors
- Real-time hemodynamic monitoring