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Obstruction has been the most common problem observed in the Cerebral Shunt (present available procedure) in the correction of Congenital Hydrocephalus . As a result, a child goes through several reversal of shunt procedures (repetitive surgeries) during his/her lifetime. Along with it, comes immense physical and emotional trauma at each such procedures as well. For every 1,000 babies born in the US and the rest of the world, one to two will have Hydrocephalus. In underdeveloped nations, 98% of children with Hydrocephalus die within a year.
I have invented a "Non-Obstructive Cerebral Shunt" design which I truly believe will solve the above-mentioned problem and children do not have to undergo repetitive surgical procedures as this will last for lifetime. It is still at the level of a 2-dimensional diagram (Patent application filed and published) progressed to 3D graphic design, and I wish to take it to the next level. As for the design, it is quite novel and entirely different from the existing shunts that are available in the market today.
I have even approached all major medical device manufacturers with an intention of collaborating with them but they all have turned me down. All of them unanimously agreed that my design will solve the obstruction issue seen among the existing shunts in the market. Currently medical device manufacturers are selling 15 to 25 shunts for each child with Hydrocephalus, whereas in my case, they need only 1 shunt for lifetime. The manufacturers believe my shunt design would not be more profitable than the current market and all have decided not to support my design.
Therefore, I have decided to carry on this project myself. Thus, I have started a Non-Profit Organization called “Subramaniam Foundation for Global Brain Health” and I have included very trusted friends as my board members.
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