Technology Opportunities

Name of Project: Tympanoplasty Device

Inventors: Dr. Ariel Margulis, MD

Medical Center: Meir Medical Center

Field of Invention: Minimally invasive, single–use, disposable device for repairing damaged eardrums - tympanoplasty

Technology: A medical device that enables the repair and promoting the healing of any sized perforation of the eardrum in a simple office procedure performed directly through the ear canal.

Advantages: The precision tool allows tympanoplasty to be carried out in the physician's office, eliminating the need for surgery and general anesthesia.

Patent Status: Patent application pending

Development Status: The concept has been defined and protected by a patent application. A full reimbursement status report has been prepared and preliminary engineering sketches and drawings have been presented.