The story of Induvita

Based on 20 years of clinical experience as a gynecologist and midwife respectively, we became increasingly frustrated with the medical equipment meant for women that was designed by and for men! Gynecological examinations and childbirth are an intimate and sensitive event, where we women are incredibly vulnerable. Induvita wants to make it less painful, less risky and less scary, while optimizing the procedure and maintaining the effect.

A birth is a major and important event in a woman's life. From experience, we believe that improved equipment will contribute to a gentle birth start and thus a better birth experience.

It's time we put women's health on the agenda. There is too much stigma, taboo and lack of knowledge as well as scientific research.

Women are not a niche market, just severely underrepresented!
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Induvita was founded in 2022. Prior to this, Helse Nord was an important contributor to our innovation efforts through financial and professional support.

Clinical needs

Birth initiation is common due to various medical challenges in pregnancy. In Norway alone, about 15,000 births are induced per year*. Due to the low risk and high efficiency, the preferred method of initiation is the use of a balloon catheter inserted through the cervix of the pregnant**.

Such initiation can lead to a prolonged birth and be challenging for the woman, both physically and emotionally. The equipment used for this today is usually a urinary catheter for men. The speculum used is the same as for all other women.
During the development of induction catheter and speculum, we saw the great need for a multifunctional simulator for training on gynecological examinations and procedures, but also for training on examination during childbirth. Such simulator training will increase competence for the best possible diagnostics and treatment.

For now, the portfolio consists of three products that have full independent value, but at the same time complement each other.

* Medical Birth Registry

** Norwegian Gynecological Association

Staffers

  • Hege Hansen

    Founder

    Induvita CEO. Midwife with more than 20 years of clinical experience from obstetric departments.

    hege.hansen@induvita.no
    +47 90839578

  • Stine Andreasen

    Founder

    Medically responsible. Specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics, PhD in Obstetrics in 2015, more than 15 years of clinical practice in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

    stine.andreasen@induvita.no
    +47 99382121

  • Ragni Mikkola Christensen

    QA/RA

    Internal QA/RA with experience from regulatory processes in start-ups. Bioengineer by education

    ragni.christensen@induvita.no

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  • Carl-Gustaf Lundholm

    Kadabra

    Experienced Industrial Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the design industry. Skilled in User Centered Design, Design Management, Sketching, Concept Development and CAD. Strong entrepreneurship professional with a Master focused in Product design engineering from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

    Carl-Gustaf is our Lead Designer of all our products and an important consultant on everything that concern design and function

  • Martin G. Ringdalen

    Kadabra

    Mechanical engineer who strongly believes in bridging the fields of design and engineering – since user experience ultimately depends on what is hidden under the hood, as much as any other factor within the design discipline.

    Broad experience working with start-ups, designing and refining complex products, bringing products to market, and developing technology that works. Strong believer in working with prototypes and exploring concepts, but is also competent in detail design, particularly with regards to injection molding and design for manufacturing.

  • Anastasiya Dykyy

    Inventas

    Experienced in the fields of Biomedicine and MedTech, with a background in Molecular Medicine. Assisted companies in developing novel medical devices in compliance with applicable regulations (e.g. MDR, IVDR). Tasks that she has performed include building QMS, risk management, planning software development, usability engineering and planning clinical investigations.
     
    Experience from development of different types of medical devices, from the concept stage to post CE-marking.

    Anastasiya is performing the regulatory work for us on both Vega® Speculum and Iola® Catheter.

  • Pål Ove Henden

    KPB

    Senior advisor and team leader at KPB, and works in the fields of innovation, business development, strategy, project management and clusters/networks. In recent years worked a lot with the development of companies, including work with strategy, financing and project management. In addition, development and management of projects with both public and private clients, including cluster and business network management and strategy development.

    A strategic and analytical approach can be cited as strong points, and believes collaboration is a key to success.

  • Jon Dagson Heggstad

    Bryn Aarflot

    Extensive experience in general and strategic patent advice, preparation of patent applications, patent literature searches, case management, intervention analyses, including due diligence and analysis of freedom to operate, objections, administrative restrictions and litigation. Experience with design consultancy. Represents clients before EPO and PCT authorities.

    Jon prepares and administers patents applications for Iola® Catheter, including EPO and PCT authorities

  • Samira Behboudi-Gandevani

    Nord Universitet

    PhD in Reproductive Health and Associate Professor at the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences. Her research interests encompass reproductive health and high-risk pregnancy, with a focus on conducting national and international studies to address healthcare issues among women.
    Samira is responsible for conducting comprehensive literature reviews required for the CE marking of products. She is also planning the testing of the Vega® Speculum and the clinical study of the Iola® Catheter, including drafting the related scientific articles.

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