Medimass Research Development

Medimass was a medical technology company focused on the development of the iKnife, an intelligent surgical tool that utilizes mass spectrometry for real-time tissue analysis. The company's proprietary Rapid Evaporative Ionization Mass Spectrometry (REIMS) technology analyzes the smoke plume generated during electrosurgery to provide surgeons with immediate diagnostic information. This allows for the precise differentiation between cancerous and healthy tissue during operative procedures, potentially improving surgical outcomes and reducing the need for follow-up surgeries. Founded in Budapest, Hungary, Medimass was acquired by Waters Corporation in 2014 to expand their clinical and diagnostic mass spectrometry capabilities.