Biomedical Technology

Opharmic Technology (HK) Limited

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68 Potential

Decision Maker

Sarah Cheung
sarah.cheung@opharmic.com
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Raw Description
Founded in 2016, Opharmic is striving towards an ambitious goal: to replace horrifying eye injections around the world with our patented non-invasive ultrasound system. Based on over a decade of research and development, the team has successfully developed extensive drug delivery applications in the ophthalmology space. From technology and product customisation, to clinical development and regulatory strategies, Opharmic offers turnkey solution to pharma partners around the world to adopt cutting-edge technology in their new or existing pipelines. | Description | Ultrasonic ocular drug delivery platform – a non-invasive alternative to eye injections || Our Beliefs | Doing what we do best, bringing research excellence from paper to patients.

Strategic Analysis

Executive Brief

Opharmic Technology is a medical device innovator specializing in non-invasive ocular drug delivery. Their core technology utilizes a patented ultrasonic system to replace traditional intravitreal injections, facilitating the delivery of pharmaceuticals through the sclera. Their work centers on high-precision ultrasonic transducers, medical-grade hardware, and complex drug-device integration.

Strategic Fit & Lead Score

Lead Score: 68/100

  • 60-79: Adjacent Tech (High-Precision MedTech/Ultrasound)

Why this Score? While Opharmic is a pharmaceutical delivery company, their "engine" is an ultrasonic transducer. Diamond is the ultimate material for high-frequency acoustics due to its unmatched sound velocity (approx. 18,000 m/s) and thermal conductivity. As Opharmic scales from R&D to mass-market medical devices, they will face challenges regarding transducer heating, acoustic impedance matching, and long-term bio-compatibility of the device interface—all areas where 6C’s MPCVD diamond excels.

6C Solutions Proposal

Application Area 6C Solution Technical Value Prop
Ultrasonic Transducers PCD Acoustic Windows Diamond has the highest Young’s modulus and lowest mass density ratio, enabling higher frequency operation and superior acoustic transmission compared to ceramics or polymers.
Thermal Management PCD Heat Spreaders Ultrasonic generation produces localized heat. Integrating a diamond heat spreader ensures the device tip remains at a safe temperature (under 37°C) to prevent ocular tissue damage.
Patient Interface SCD/PCD Bio-inert Coating Diamond is chemically inert and non-thrombogenic. A thin-film diamond coating on the ultrasonic head provides a sterile, scratch-resistant, and 100% bio-compatible interface for the eye.
Device Durability DLC/PCD Protective Layers Enhances the lifespan of the ultrasonic head against cavitation erosion and chemical degradation from various drug formulations.
Precision Sensing BDD Electrochemical Sensors If Opharmic develops "smart" delivery systems, Boron Doped Diamond (BDD) can be integrated to sense real-time drug concentration or pH levels at the delivery site.

Engagement Hooks

  • Technical Question: "As you increase the frequency of your ultrasonic platform to improve delivery precision, how are you managing the thermal budget at the ocular interface and the acoustic loss associated with traditional piezoelectric housings?"
  • Value Statement: "6C can help Opharmic push the boundaries of ultrasonic drug delivery by integrating CVD diamond components that offer 5x better thermal dissipation and the highest acoustic velocity of any known material, ensuring both patient safety and device efficiency."