Twenty/Twenty Therapeutics
TwentyTwenty Therapeutics :: Vitreo Dx
TwentyTwenty Therapeutics partnered with Anvil Studios to create a reference design for the Vitreo Dx IVI (Intra-vitreal Injection) therapy device. Intra-vitreal injection (IVI) therapy is widely used by ophthalmologists to treat blinding retinal diseases. The procedure involves inserting a needle into the center of the eye, and injecting a potent drug. VitreoDx is a prefilled cartridge injection device with the unique ability to aspirate a liquid biopsy from the eye directly prior to injecting drug. This device promises to immediately relieve post-injection intraocular pressure spike and conveniently provide access to tissue samples that are currently impractical to collect. When combined with state-of-the-art proteomic analysis, vitreous biomarkers may help physicians personalize treatment by directing patients towards targeted therapies and ideal dosing schedules.
The goal was to provide an elegant and functional design based on the proof of concept model already created internally at TwentyTwenty. While the functionality of the therapy device drove the form factor, the design language was based on the reference designs Anvil Studios created for TwentyTwenty Therapeutics’ suite of eye care product portfolio.
The product aims to enhance the current standard of care for conditions requiring Intravitreal Injections (IVI), specifically targeting diseases like Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy. Administered as a shot into the patient's posterior eye cavity, individuals typically receive IVI once a month, with some practices administering up to 20 IVIs per day. This tool, utilized by ophthalmologists in a clinic setting rather than an operating room, is designed to seamlessly integrate into the ophthalmologists' office environment. Emphasizing familiarity and safety, the product should not appear significantly different from other tools in the office, avoiding intimidation with exposed needles or hardware.
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