Altra, Inc.
Altra Inc. is at the forefront of revolutionizing infusion therapy with its innovative Altra Infusion System. The company is dedicated to addressing the critical challenges in the infusion industry, such as mechanical failures, flow issues, and false alarms, which contribute to a significant portion of medication errors and adverse drug events. Altra's mission is to ensure patient safety and improve healthcare delivery through advanced technology solutions.
Industries
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Products
Portable infusion pump system (developmental)
A handheld, portable infusion pump system in development featuring a dual-chamber pumping mechanism, a disposable cassette fluid path, rapid occlusion and air-in-line detection, head-height independent flow control, and extended battery operation for transport and austere environments.
Portable infusion pump system (developmental)
A handheld, portable infusion pump system in development featuring a dual-chamber pumping mechanism, a disposable cassette fluid path, rapid occlusion and air-in-line detection, head-height independent flow control, and extended battery operation for transport and austere environments.
Expertise Areas
- Infusion device engineering
- Patient-safety focused medical device design
- Portable and rugged medical device development
- Disposable fluid-path design for scalable manufacture
Key Technologies
- Dual-chamber pumping mechanism
- Disposable cassette-based fluid path
- Occlusion detection sensors and algorithms
- Air-in-line detection systems