Urodea AG
Urodea AG develops the world’s first non-invasive medical device for urinary retention.
MedTechMedical DevicesHealthcareUrinary HealthNon-invasive SolutionsUrology
Founded: 2020
About
Urodea AG is a Swiss medtech company based in Bern focused on developing the first non-invasive medical device to aid bladder emptying for people suffering from urinary retention. Their device is compact, external, pain-free, eliminates the risk of infection, and is currently developed to support both male and, in the future, female patients. The company leverages an innovative intermittent urethra compression (pumping) principle demonstrated successfully in preclinical trials. Urodea's mission is to provide discreet, safe, and effective alternatives to current invasive procedures, improving the quality of life for millions of patients.
Products & Services
- Handheld non-invasive bladder-emptying medical device for urinary retention
Use Cases & Case Studies
- Aid for patients with chronic urinary retention
- Safer and easier bladder management for male patients (female solution in development)
Partnerships & Collaborations
- ARTORG Center, University of Bern
- Bern University Hospital
- Clinical Trials Unit Bern
- Integrated Actuators Laboratory, EPFL
- Innosuisse (Swiss Innovation Agency)
Awards & Recognition
- Winner of >>venture>> startup competition 2020 in Health & Nutrition
- Selected as top 60 startup for W.A. De Vigier Award 2021
- Finalist for Ypsomed Innovation Award 2020
- Received Innosuisse funding and core coaching
Contact Information
www.urodea.com
Bern
CHE
Certifications & Compliance
- Medical device class 2a