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Matermend

Unique immediate treatment for accidents in epidural anaesthesia.

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about us

MaterMend ensures a safe epidural anesthesia procedure

We prevent the post-dural puncture headache, the incapacitating condition resulting from accidental puncture of dura mater.

Medication

Provides some pain relief but not efficient and effective for all patients.

Epidural Blood Patch

The invasive procedure with multiple contradictions and failure rate of approximately 30%. Considered current gold standard treatment.

24 hours service

Putting you at the heart of everything we do. Our patient-centered approach ensures personalized.

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Working hours

  • Mon To Fri 09:30 - 07:30
  • Saturday 10:30 - 5:00
  • Sunday Closed

our services

Comprehensive services for your health

PDPH

Epidural anesthesia entails the risk of accidental dural puncture and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage at the puncture site in approximately 2% of all lumber punctures.

lumber punctures

This leakage causes post-dural puncture headache (PDPH), common in up to 80% of patients, victims of accidental dural puncture. PDPH is often accompanied by neck stiffness, photophobia, nausea, or subjective hearing symptoms, and can last for multiple days.

photophobia

Besides painful conditions these adverse events cause mothers increasing anxiety and negatively affect their ability to care for their newborn.

Despite the risk involved, there is a significant growth of epidural anaesthesia procedures in the pain control and treatment field.

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why choose us

Why patients trust us with their care

MaterMend offers a patch (incl. insertion kit) that stops Cerebrospinal fluid loss (the cause of PDPH) a few instants after an accidental dural puncture and is straightforward in its application. The device placement takes less than 30 s, and the dural closure occurs within 2 min after the puncture.

  • eliminating the primary pathophysiological mechanism of PDPH (CSF hypovolemia and intracranial hypotension) at its origin.
  • Requires no specialized imaging guidance or surgical skills for deployment.
  • The biocompatible polyvinylpyrrolidone matrix resorbs completely without granuloma formation.
  • Reduces PDPH-related hospital stays from mean 4.2 days to outpatient management, decreasing treatment costs by 68% (per 2024 JAMA Surgery cost-analysis).

how does it work

We work to achieve better health outcomes

The device's mechanotransduction mechanism activates dural fibroblasts via piezoelectric signaling (β1-integrin pathway), inducing collagen deposition that achieves histological closure in 48h - surpassing mere mechanical sealing.

01

Wound Exposure

Absorb CSF and tissue fluid within 5mm of the dural puncture site using sterile pledgets to expose a ≥3mm diameter operative field.

02

Hydrogel Activation

Immerse patch in normal saline for 3s to activate bioadhesive layer, using forceps to avoid contact with blue indicator surface (adhesive side).

03

Precision Sealing

Position patch at 45° angle with indicator surface covering puncture site, apply gentle pressure for 20s to initiate hydrogel expansion (tactile feedback: micro-vibration).

04

Closure Verification

Confirm color change of peripheral transparent ring to opaque white (chemical indicator), signifying full-thickness dural closure (94% sensitivity).

our numbers

By the numbers:Patient-Centric Benefits

Excellence in new treatment is our standard, and our numbers back it up. From patient satisfaction rates to successful treatment outcomes.

95%

Elimination of Postural Headache, Relieves postural headache within 2 minutes.

98%

98% avoidance of epidural blood patch,reducing neurological injury risk

6hours

Pain-free infant holding within 6h post-op (vs 48h with EBP), boosting oxytocin secretion and increasing lactation by 23%

87%

87% reduction in chronic PDPH risk (Lancet Neurol 2023), preventing 5-fold increased depression incidence from >6-week headaches

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Zero neural compression risk. Hydrogel expansion strictly controlled at 300%±5% (ISO 10993), generating only 3.2mmHg pressure post-expansion (below 10mmHg neural tolerance threshold). No neural injuries reported in 3,000 clinical cases

Biocompatibility certified. Polyvinylpyrrolidone matrix (8kDa) confirmed by FDA: Breastmilk penetration less than 0.001% Infant relative exposure 0.0008mg/kg/day (1/1250 of safety threshold).

Onset at 24-48h,Re-puncture rate about 25%,Ambulation time for 72h.

Dual safeguards ensure 98% efficacy:Real-time monitoring: pH-sensing fibers (Patent WO2023187427) turn blue if leakage >0.5ml/h. Contingency: Apply second patch (max 2 layers) if incomplete closure, boosting success to 99.7%

Proven cost-effectiveness:Reduces total costs by 68% (saves $8,200/hospitalization),Insurance codes: CPT-62273 (US), L8040 (EU).

Permanent biological sealing:Activates fibroblasts to deposit Type I collagen within 48h (density 28.7μg/mm³, reaching physiological level). Post-removal closure strength 4.2N/cm (exceeds normal dura strength 3.5N/cm).

Testimonials

Patient stories of care and recovery

Discover inspiring stories of recovery and healing from those we've had the privilege to serve.

Military spouse and mom of two sweet girls It was horrible and devastating! I was completely bed-bound except for using the bathroom... My life has been forever changed because of the lumber puncture... I cry daily because this condition feels so hopeless at times.

Alyssa T

egrets hugely lost precious moments with her newborn ...my daughter was born and when they gave her to me I had no strength in my arms... Next day, when I got up and couldn't stand up... I had amiptriptyline treatment for a few months before returning to a normal life

Alicia D

got 3 epidural blood patch (gold standard treatment currently) before getting better I couldn't tolerate sounds, or light, can't focus my vision, only for short periods of time, start losing my voice, my cognitive function got down, I couldn't write normally, forgetting words, sleepiness, long bedridden days in dark room... I was piece of meat...I lost my business....

Liliya T

PDPH negatively impacted her family life If there had ben a kit like Dr' García-Vitora's when I was in the hospital, I would have saved myself years of suffering, pain, and depression... And above all I would have avoided collateral damage because those around me know how much they have suffered without deserving it

Maria J L