NeoFusion — a fully mechanical syringe pump for neonatal care in low-resource settings
Introduction
Neovi Medical is a team of engineers dedicated to developing innovative medical solutions for low-resource countries. Our flagship product, NeoFusion, is a fully mechanical syringe pump designed to address neonatal mortality in regions with limited infrastructure and unreliable electricity.
Needs Statement
There are approximately 6,500 newborn deaths every day. Although many of these deaths are preventable with proper access to quality healthcare, the world continues to see a health crisis that disproportionately impacts low-resource countries, with 98% of newborn deaths occurring in these regions. The WHO has identified syringe infusion pumps as necessary medical devices in low-resource countries. Syringe pumps are able to deliver precise amounts of medications, fluids, nutrients, and electrolytes to neonates, and they are critical in helping preterm babies maintain normal glucose levels. However, the majority of syringe pumps on the market depend on electricity, which is often unreliable in areas lacking proper infrastructure. Our solution, NeoFusion, does not require electricity and is fully mechanical, driven by the potential energy of a spring. We are collaborating with physicians, global-health experts, engineering faculty, and business mentors to design our product.