Innovative Medical Devices to Aid Modern Day Treatment

medical device, platelet storage, cool cap

Advancements in medical science have undoubtedly opened doors to many treatments. One crucial achievement of medical science is the feasibility of segregating blood components into red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Thereafter, each of these components can be transfused to the patient as per the requirement. However, several medical devices are required to store the drugs, patient samples, and more. Other than this, medical devices for treating cancer patients are also being developed to offer better treatment to the patients.

Laboratory refrigerator for platelet storage


Like any other blood components, platelets are also transfused to patients with low platelet count. Platelets play a crucial role in blood clotting. As soon as an individual bleeds, platelets clot that area to stop the blood outflow. However, if a person has a low platelet count, he or she would be at a major risk of suffering from extreme bleeding, and in a severe situation; it could lead to the death of the person.


However, the shelf life of platelets is only 5 days. Thus, the best way of platelet storage is to store the complete blood as it can be refrigerated for 42 days. Thus, as per the requirement, platelets could be extracted and used. Hence, a laboratory refrigerator is a must for platelet storage.


DigniCap Delta, a cool cap for breast cancer patients


The impact of chemotherapy on the hair of cancer patients is nothing new. For helping such patients save their hair, DigniCap Delta (cool cap) has been invented. It consists of a cool wrap, a thermal cap, and a cooling unit. During the process of scalp cooling, two reactions occur:

  1. Vasoconstriction occurs in the scalp leading to a decrease in the blood flow. As a result, chemotherapeutic agents do not reach the hair follicles in excessive quantity.

  2. Lower scalp temperature also slows down the normal cellular activities in the localised scalp. Thus, it also reduces the activity of the follicles to absorb the chemotherapeutic agent.

Thus, DigniCap Delta (cool cap) will help in reducing hair loss while letting breast cancer patients receive the treatment without the fear of hair loss.


These innovative medical devices facilitate treatment and better patient experience.
Location: Australia

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