Biomedical Technology

PhoMedics Limited

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68 Potential

Decision Maker

Tsz Wai WONG
info@phomedics.co
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Room 633, 6/F, Building 17W, No.17 Science Park West Avenue Hong Kong Science Park,Pak Shek Kok,N.T. Hong Kong
Raw Description
Product | PhoMedics developed a patented CHAMP Microscope ― a fast, accurate, and simple device for intraoperative cancer margin analysis. Free from any time-consuming preparation of tissue samples (e.g., slicing or chemical staining), CHAMP can simplify the clinical workflow down to minutes and preserve tissue integrity for a more accurate diagnosis. CHAMP not only helps to reduce the chance of second cancer surgery, but it also enables efficient allocation of hospital resources and benefits patients in the society. A virtual staining software is also developed to transform CHAMP images to the style that professionals can understand without additional training. This method comes with a high level of accuracy (>95%) that could be trusted by a medical professional. Successful results have been shown using brain and kidney tissues from mice with high structural similarity. With a promising lab-based clinical trial, an on-site clinical trial will start in Q2 2021. || PhoMedics is a medical device startup that revolutionizing the way cancer cells are being detected during cancer surgery. At PhoMedics, we strive to unleash the full potential of the healthcare system. We are now developing a cutting-edge imaging technology, coined as CHAMP, that provides medical surgeons with instant and accurate information for the complete removal of cancer cells from patient's bodies during surgery, eliminating the need for repeated cancer surgeries.

Strategic Analysis

Executive Brief

PhoMedics is a medical technology company specializing in high-speed, intraoperative pathology through their patented CHAMP (Computational High-throughput Autofluorescence Microscopy by Pattern-illumination) Microscope. By bypassing traditional chemical staining and tissue slicing, CHAMP allows surgeons to verify cancer margins in real-time. The technology relies on high-performance optical imaging, rapid data processing, and sophisticated sensor hardware to provide "virtual staining" at the point of care.

Strategic Fit & Lead Score

Lead Score: 68/100

  • 60-79: Adjacent Tech (Medical Imaging & Precision Optics) -> Strong Potential.

Why this Score? PhoMedics utilizes autofluorescence and high-throughput imaging. These systems typically face two engineering bottlenecks where 6C Diamond excels: Optical signal-to-noise ratios (requiring ultra-transparent, bio-inert windows) and Thermal management of high-intensity light sources (UV/Laser) and high-speed CMOS sensors used for rapid image acquisition. As they move from lab to clinical environments, the durability and sterilization-resistance of their imaging interface become critical.

6C Solutions Proposal

Application Area 6C Solution Technical Value Prop
Optical Imaging Windows SCD or Optical Grade PCD Diamond provides the widest spectral transparency (UV to Far-IR). It is chemically inert, allowing for repeated harsh sterilization (autoclave/chemical) without surface degradation or loss of clarity (Ra < 1nm).
Sensor Thermal Mgmt PCD Heat Spreaders High-throughput "virtual staining" requires high-speed sensors that generate localized heat. 6C PCD (Thermal conductivity > 1800 W/mK) prevents thermal noise and maintains sensor calibration during long surgeries.
Light Source Stability Custom MPCVD Coating If CHAMP utilizes high-power UV LEDs or Lasers for excitation, direct diamond coating on heat sinks ensures the light source doesn't drift due to thermal expansion, maintaining 95%+ accuracy.
Surgical Interface Direct Diamond Coating Applying a thin, transparent diamond film to the tissue-contact interface prevents scratching from surgical tools and ensures the "CHAMP" probe remains pristine over thousands of procedures.

Engagement Hooks

  • Technical Question: "Does the CHAMP system experience any sensor-shift or signal noise during extended intraoperative sessions due to the thermal load of the high-speed imaging array?"
  • Value Statement: "6C can help PhoMedics transition from lab-grade prototypes to ruggedized clinical systems by providing diamond-based optical interfaces that are scratch-proof, bio-inert, and thermally superior to sapphire or glass."