Case

VGuard - Medtech innovation for intensive care

VGuard, a new innovation for managing intracranial pressure in patients with brain hemorrhages or brain injuries, is an example of how technology can meet urgent clinical needs.

Medical technology already plays a crucial role in intensive care, where patients are critically ill and often in urgent need of life-saving measures. The rapid development in this area offers new opportunities for better care outcomes, reduced risks and improved efficiency for healthcare professionals.

Requirements Management
Risk Analysis
Electronics Development
Embedded Software – Class C

Mechanical Design
Medtech Documentation
Verification
User Manual

Supplier Selection
Clinical Study Data
CB Testing
Production Start-up

Healthcare needs in focus as PO Medica takes over patents and development

VGuard is an exciting development for PO Medica, which has so far focused on reselling medical devices from manufacturers worldwide.

- With Together Tech, we are developing an innovative medical device that provides safer care for very seriously ill patients and relieves the burden on intensive care staff, says Per Olander, who bought the patent for a product idea that arose in the neurointensive care unit in Lund 5 years ago.

Entrepreneurship and product development - a model for success

Per Olander has extensive experience in medical technology and a broad network within neuroclinics, especially in Lund. After seeing the potential in the innovation and being given the opportunity to buy the patent, he decided to invest. It was a new challenge, but also an opportunity to bring a promising product all the way to the market.

- We are now in the final stages of the development work. What remains is regulatory work and fine-tuning. We plan to begin trial production in early 2025 and then apply for CE marking. We hope to have a CE marked product by the end of 2025. We also see opportunities to develop VGuard for other patient groups in the future, Olander says enthusiastically.

Medtech in intensive care – an area of expertise at Together Tech

Medtech for intensive care is one of the most dynamic areas in the healthcare sector. Products like VGuard, which combine high precision with user-friendliness, have an important role to play in this development.

- Modern intensive care increasingly relies on advanced technology to manage patient data, monitor vital functions and support life-sustaining treatments. Ventilators, sensor-controlled systems and AI are just a few examples of technologies that we at Together Tech are developing to meet the high demands placed on emergency and intensive care environments, says Mikael Duvander, Chief Quality Officer and Technology Senior Advisor at Together Tech.

Mikael has also played a unifying role in the development of VGuard, a product that meets strict regulatory requirements to ensure patient safety and product efficiency.

MedTech Usability Engineering from Together Tech

Collaboration characterized by transparency and trust

"I experience professionalism and security in the collaboration. There have been some challenges along the way and Together Tech has been responsive and solution-oriented. We have had a constructive dialogue where our different perspectives – technology, regulatory requirements and market – complemented each other. This has created a trusting collaboration where we have been able to navigate obstacles together."

Per Olander, CEO and founder of PO Medica

Per Olanders’ 3 tips for entrepreneurs who want to bring a Medtech innovation to market

Perseverance: Be prepared for it to take time and require resources. Projects like this can drag on, and you need to have the patience and strength to push it forward.
Manage uncertainty: Delays and changes are inevitable. Learn to accept them as part of the process and stay focused on the goal.
Seek expertise: Get help from specialists in areas where you lack your own knowledge, especially when approaching regulatory requirements. Collaboration is crucial for success.