iSTAR Medical SA
iSTAR Medical SA, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Wavre, Belgium, is a clinical-stage, medical technology company focused on the development of novel ophthalmic implants for patients with glaucoma. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of adult blindness globally. iSTAR Medical is committed to delivering breakthrough eye care solutions to patients through minimally invasive implants. MINIject is iSTAR Medical’s most advanced product, and is approved in Europe for the treatment of Glaucoma – the leading cause of irreversible blindness.1 Minimally-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) devices are considered the future in glaucoma treatment.2 In clinical trials, MINIject has been shown to provide safe, meaningful and sustained treatment to lower eye pressure for patients with primary, open-angle glaucoma
Company details
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Medical Equipment
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
- Year Founded:
- 2011
About Us
MINIject®’s distinctive tissue-integrating capabilities unlock a safe and effective option for patients. Its material, STAR®, has outstanding anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory properties due to its unique porous structure made of medical-grade silicone, and was developed by the University of Washington, Seattle (USA).4
A successful track record in end-to-end development
iSTAR Medical’s management team and board have experienced end-to-end product development, clinical, regulatory and market access capabilities. iSTAR Medical is aiming to build an exceptional team and pipeline of high quality products like MINIject® seeking to establish new treatment paradigms in eye care conditions with the highest patient needs.
Vision
iSTAR Medical aims to provide leading patient care through the design, manufacturing and marketing of novel ophthalmic therapies.
Values
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
We place Customer Added Value at the heart of everything we do. Ownership is a feeling we all associate with as we drive our company activities. We are proud to take the necessary initiatives at every level in the organization.
ENGAGEMENT
We show unparalleled accountability at all times, striving to deliver our work beyond expectations. Our desire to improve patients lives, drives and motivates us. We have a strong sense of belonging to our company and continuously focus on achieving our goals.
INTEGRITY
We show honesty in our interaction with others, internally and externally. We develop relationships based on trust and place collective interests above individual interests. Our decisions are guided by respecting the highest ethical standards and behavior.
PASSION
We work with conviction to deliver our vision for physicians and patients. Our thirst for success will grow our entreprise. We let our emotions push us forward.
EXCELLENCE
Quality is part of our every day thinking. Our professionalism contributes toward our reputation.