Cadence Biomedical

Press Release: Cadence Biomedical™ Closes Oversubscribed $1.1 Million Series A2

chie — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:22:25 +0000

Cadence announces the closing of an oversubscribed $1.1 million Series A2 financing led by HealthTech Capital. Other investors include Sand Hill Angels, Tech Coast Angels, ACE Fund, Frontier Angel Fund, WINGS, Alliance of Angels, and Keiretsu Forum Northwest. The financing will support manufacturing and sales as Cadence releases its revolutionary Kickstart™ Kinetic Orthosis to the market.

Read full press release here.

Join Our Team! Opportunity for a Clinical Education Specialist

chie — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:45:54 +0000

Cadence Biomedical, a Seattle, Washington-based firm, offers Kickstart, a kinetic orthosis that helps individuals with severe disabilities walk. Cadence seeks to fill a Clinical Education Specialist position to support market release of this technology.

Job Description:
The Clinical Education Specialist will plan, coordinate, and execute clinical training programs including clinical in-services, patient fittings, and continuing education courses.

Responsibilities:

Conduct on-site device fitting and use as trainings for orthotists, physical therapists, and physicians.
Educate and inform orthotists, physical therapists, and physicians as to proper use and maintenance of Cadence products.
Develop continuing education courses and conduct said courses at regional and national conferences.
Provide top-quality customer service in accordance with the Cadence mission and standards of practice.
Serve as point of contact for practitioners regarding questions about fit and function of the product.
Speak with exhibit booth customers at trade shows.
Provide clinical expertise to aid in reaching sales goals.

Qualifications/Work Experience:

Certification/Licensure as an orthotist.
At least three years of practice in a clinical setting.
Previous experience in an educational setting for prosthetic or orthotic manufacturers a plus.
Demonstrated leadership and public speaking skills.
Ability and willingness to work as a part of a small, dynamic team.

Forward cover letter and resumé, or any inquiries, to:
jobs@cadencebio.com

Press Release: Cadence receives Phase I STTR award from NIH

chie — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:12:58 +0000

Seattle, WA (September 26, 2011) – Cadence Biomedical, a provider of medical devices that help people with severe disabilities walk, has been awarded a Phase I STTR grant worth up to $254,000 from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities for research aimed at developing a kinetic prosthesis to improve mobility for transfemoral amputees.

See full press release here.

Press Release: Cadence announces close of convertible bridge financing

chie — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:09:10 +0000

Seattle, WA (September 26, 2011) – Cadence Biomedical, a provider of medical devices that help people with severe disabilities walk, announces the close of a $255,000 convertible bridge round of financing.

See full press release here.

Research Subjects Needed – People who have difficulty walking

chie — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:57 +0000

Who? People with mobility impairments due to stroke, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, or other conditions.

What? A noninvasive, wearable medical device to provide assistance to muscles while walking.

Where? Cadence Biomedical (Fremont neighborhood of Seattle) or PotentRx (Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle)

Why? To determine the effect of a novel device on improving mobility for people with mobility
impairments.

How long? One testing session lasting about 3 hours.

For more information, contact info@cadencebio.com.

Wheelchair Pride Article

chie — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:27:40 +0000

Cadence’s Kinetic Orthosis: It Looks Like An Exoskeleton, But It’s Not

Patient Highlight Video

chie — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:14 +0000

The woman in this video has ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerorsis). Without our device, she is only able to walk for very short durations while holding on to another person for support.

This video snippet shows her safely taking her first steps on her own in over 5 years using our device. The physical therapist in the video is holding on to her belt in case a fall occurs and is not providing any support.

MIT Enterprise Forum Interview Podcast

chie — Tue, 03 May 2011 23:18:12 +0000

We recently spoke with the social media chair of the MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest about the upcoming public demonstration of our new product – a device that helps people with severe mobility disabilities to walk by assisting weakened muscles. You can listen to the podcast below.

EETech has a new name – Cadence Biomedical

chie — Tue, 03 May 2011 20:54:34 +0000

Empowering Engineering Technologies announces a new name: Cadence Biomedical.

We’re very excited about our new name! It better describes our mission and is the first step to establishing our brand as we move forward to product launch.

The name change is concurrent with the launch of our new website: http://cadencebiomedical.com

Cadence announced as finalist at MIT Enterprise Forum

chie — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 00:00:32 +0000

Article from TechFlash:

MIT Enterprise Forum Announces Finalists