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Nanoflex uses magnetic fields to precisely guide the tips of endovascular instruments. The technology gives neuroradiologists precise control during the intervention. With a user-friendly control console, doctors can change the shape of the instrument tip and move it in any direction, making endovascular interventions much easier and safer. The ETH Zurich spin-off’s technology also enables a secure connection for remote thrombectomies – regardless of geographical barriers – where only the patient and the magnetic field need to be in the same place. Transportation and waiting times for endovascular treatments are drastically reduced, and life-saving procedures can be performed more quickly. Founded in 2021 by Matt Curran, Dr. Christophe Chautems and Prof. Bradley Nelson, the medtech startup also enables remote-controlled treatment in smaller or rural hospitals.