The surgical fracture table facilitates fracture surgeries in hard to reachplaces of the body by rotating the tables joints instead of moving the wholebody of the patient risking further injuries. The design is purely mechanical and greatly relies on 3D printing andtherefore of a reduced cost (to about US$3,000) compared to the standards ofcare fracture […]
Lumenda is an accurate and rapid method of diagnosing bacterial meningitisin neonates in LMICs, facilitating rapid intervention and avoiding wasteful prophylactic administration of antibiotics by analyzing the optical properties of the CSF to rapidly detect bacterial meningitis at each point along this pathophysiology. This device interrogates the two biomarkers in CSF since they are diagnostic […]
The Gastro-Bag is a low-cost surgical device designed to reduce the high mortality rates of gastroschisis, a condition where abdominal organs protrude near the umbilical cord, with 75%-96% mortality in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) compared to under 4% in high-income nations. Developed in collaboration with Duke University and Makerere University, it uses locally available […]
The LeVe CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) Device is an affordable innovative respiratory support system designed for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), aimed at providing life-saving care for neonates and adults with respiratory distress. Built for ease of use in resource-limited settings, the device operates with low power consumption, is adaptable for both neonatal and […]
KeySuite is a low-cost, durable laparoscopic kit designed for the needsof low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It includes 3components: the KeyScope, KeyLoop, and KeyStand. The KeyScopeis a single-unit laparoscope that features a plug-and-play mechanism,uses LEDs and a CMOS detector instead of fiber optic cables, andconnects to a laptop, eliminating the need for expensive monitors andreducing […]
Matovu, B., Takuwa, M., Mpaata, C.N. et al. A compound analysis of medical device clinical trials registered in Africa on clinicaltrials.gov. Trials 25, 658 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-024-08427-9 Mpaata CN, Matovu B, Takuwa M, Kiwanuka N, Lewis S, Norrie J, Ononge S, Tuck S, Wolters M, Demulliez M and Ssekitoleko RT (2023) Systems and processes for […]
The 3rd International Congress in Innovations for Global Surgery was held from May 5–7, 2024, in Cape Town, South Africa. The conference, themed “Value-based Innovation in Global Surgery,” aimed to address the lack of access to safe and timely surgical care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where approximately 5 billion people are affected. The […]
The MakBME unit, through CITE, has secured space in Kasangati, at the School of Public Health annex along Gayaza Road, to establish a medical device manufacturing center under the Center for Design, Innovation, and Translational Excellence (CITE). This facility will be remodeled to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements as per the National Drugs […]
From May 7 to May 10, 2024, the MakBRC delegation visited Pretoria, South Africa, to explore collaborations, gain insights into certification processes, and procure materials for their laparoscopic device project. Key engagements included meetings with the South African Medical Research Council (SaMRC), Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), and Build Volume, alongside procurement efforts […]
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