SparkMed Advisors

Entrepreneurs & Healthcare Professionals Passionate About Medical Innovation

[SparkMed Advisors @SparkMedGroup]

Great discussions this weekend led by Dennis McWilliams and friends at SAGES Surgical Disruptive Technology Summit in Houston.

#surgery #healthcare #disruptivetechnology @denmac50

[Alafair Biosciences, Inc. @AlafairBio]

The end of the compliance and enforcement discretion policy for certain HCT/Ps is nearing. VersaWrap, an FDA-cleared medical device comprised of hyaluronic acid (HA) and alginate (not tissue, not collagen, not cell-based), protects repairs from unwanted postoperative tethering.

[SparkMed Advisors @SparkMedGroup]

@NirogyoneTx @AACR Impressive and exciting work, Vincent and team!
#CancerResearch #MedTech @AACR

[SparkMed Advisors @SparkMedGroup]

@AlafairBio Congrats, John! Obvious choice. We can’t wait to see what’s next for Alafair!

[SparkMed Advisors @SparkMedGroup]

Excellent news, Vincent Sandanayaka and Nirogy team. Congratulations!

[SparkMed Advisors @SparkMedGroup]

@NirogyoneTx Excellent news, Vincent Sandanayaka and Nirogy team. Congratulations!

[SparkMed Advisors @SparkMedGroup]

Check out my latest article: When life gives you... Eels? The art of the pivot in Startups https://t.co/IflWsAhowf via @LinkedIn

[SparkMed Advisors @SparkMedGroup]

Of course!

[Breakout Ventures @breakout_vc]

.@glyscend is named one of 21 emerging life science companies fueling Maryland’s biohealth ecosystem. Read: https://t.co/BgZuM6MfY4

[BioWorld @BioWorld]

Libra Therapeutics has launched with a $29M series A funding to focus on fixing the cellular misbalance in neurodegenerative diseases that include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia. https://t.co/uKwJBAXhsV

[SparkMed Advisors @SparkMedGroup]

Congrats, John and Team! We know some surgeons who use a ton of the tendon protector and will be happy to get their hands on the nerve protector!

[Alafair Biosciences, Inc. @AlafairBio]

This just in!

Alafair Biosciences receives 510(k) clearance for VersaWrap® Nerve Protector!

Check it out on Yahoo Finance here:
https://t.co/ma3GGmnGwg

#nerve #nerveprotector #clearance #VersaWrap

[SparkMed Advisors @SparkMedGroup]

We’ve heard from surgeons who are using VersaWrap say that the product has been a game changer on their tendon repairs!

[Alafair Biosciences, Inc. @AlafairBio]

Alafair's Dr. Kelly Heinbaugh shares how VersaWrap® can improve patient outcomes in trauma cases.
This virtual presentation was originally featured at the 2020 Philadelphia Orthopaedic Trauma Symposium.
#tendon #surgery #orthopedic #orthopaedic

https://t.co/Aqzyxk1JOK

[SparkMed Advisors @SparkMedGroup]

Great work, Lumendi team! 🙌

[Lumendi, Pioneering Endosurgery @Lumendi_USA]

Lumendi reports the first incisionless appendectomy using its double-balloon endolumenal interventional platform.

https://t.co/imeX0hWAFS

#appendectomy
#dilumen
#endoscopy

[Alafair Biosciences, Inc. @AlafairBio]

On this Memorial Day weekend, we honor the sacrifices of those we have lost in service to our nation. We are forever grateful for their ultimate sacrifice. #MemorialDay #USA #Military #USarmy #USnavy #USmarines #USairforce https://t.co/Ueg53T3OZ1

[Freddy T. Nguyen, MD, PhD @freddytn]

For newest #COVIDー19 challenges we are convening world's smartest & brightest 5/29-5/31 to tackle (1) reopening & recovery in communities schools healthcare (2) predicting preventing preparing for 2nd waves! Apply NOW!
#coronavirus #innovation #socialgood
https://t.co/57zWW3lgj7

[Dennis McWilliams @denmac50]

Ok teleworking @zoom_us peeps... If it's a video capable call, it's really a cop out not to turn on your video during meetings. We're all in tshirts and pjs with dogs and kids showing up behind us at unfortunate times... #covid19 #covideoing

[SparkMed Advisors @SparkMedGroup]

Great work, Dr. Mayes! If I or a loved-one were having surgery, I’d definitely request the the use of VersaWrap.

[Alafair Biosciences, Inc. @AlafairBio]

Alafair's Sarah Mayes, PhD, and her team of biomedical engineers at @UTAustin present data demonstrating that polysaccharide films, like VersaWrap, successfully prevent scarring.

https://t.co/wvmjZz2zFH

@ActaBio #Alafair #Biosciences #VersaWrap #surgery #surgeons

[Dennis McWilliams @denmac50]

There’s an army of talented engineers ready to provide local, reactive supply to their community hospitals.

Time to get creative. It’s like when the British private boat fleet rescued the Allied Army at #Dunkirk. #ProjectDunkirk #PPE #Maker #medtech innovation #COVID19

[Dennis McWilliams @denmac50]

@Fda clearly working tirelessly to help solve the #ppe #covid19 shortage, but scaleups will be too late to help frontline caregivers today and over the next few weeks. @US_FDA can you provide latitude for hospitals to engage with local DYI/Maker groups for low risk class 1 PPEs?

[SparkMed Advisors @SparkMedGroup]

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[SparkMed Advisors @SparkMedGroup]

What’s your #quarantine strategy? https://t.co/9i5I68fmx6