ACTUATED MEDICAL, INC.
Bellefonte, PA · CIK 0001543860 · Medtech · Private
Surgical insertion device for implanting large optical neuroscience probes (GRIN lenses) into brain tissue with reduced trauma
actuatedmedical.com →- Grants
- $34M
- 57 awards
- Sector median: 1
- Raised
- $150K
- 1 Form D · Mar 2012
- 175 months since last filing
- Contracts
- $4.6M
- 14 awards · Defense, Health and Human S, NASA
- #130 of 4531 in medtech
- Patents
- 40
- 15 granted · 25 pending
- Sector median: 2
Capital Timeline
Federal ↑Equity ↓20072009201120132015201720192021202320252027
| Date | Event | Source | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Strain Detector | $5,181 | |
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $150,000 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Agriculture · Active Needle Technology For Cattle To Reduce Insertion Force, Pain And Meat Loss From Injection Scarring While Facilitating Vascular Access | $100,000 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Igf::ot::igf SBIR Phase I Topic 331: Photoacoustic Needle For Identifying Tumor Content | $224,990 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · In-Patient Pediatric Gastrojejunal Tube Cleaner Eliminating Surgical Intervention | $167,965 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · BleedClear System: Rapid and Safe Removal of Coagulated Blood, Uncleared Fundal Pools, and Adherent Clots from the Stomach Through a 2.8 mm Endoscope Channel to Improve Efficacy in UGI Bleed Treatment | $224,993 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Active Fine Gauge Spinal Needle with CSF Sensing to Minimize PDPH and Dura Damage | $654,174 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Actuated, Low-Stress, Endotracheal Tube Cleaner to Improve Neonate Lung Function | $832,259 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Portable Transdermal Acoustic Patch for Delivery of Large Molecules to Improve HIV Patient Medication Regime Compliance by Elimination of Side-Effects, Including Injection Site Reactions | $808,204 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Portable Transdermal Acoustic Patch for Delivery of Large Molecules to Improve HIV Patient Medication Regime Compliance by Elimination of Side Effects Including Injection Site Reactions | $1,497,469 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · Oscillated Needle System to Reduce Stress, Pain Response, Heel Damage and Developmental Harm from Recurring Heel Sticks in Neonates | $273,508 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Igf::ot::igf - Electrical Prescriptions - Seedling Study: Oscillation-aided Neural Implant Insertion System To Reduce Dimpling And Tissue Damage While Improving Insertion Control Of Penetrating Microelectrode Arrays | $1,295,217 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Low Insertion Force Epidural, Actuated Needle System for Enhanced Control and Tactile Feel During Epidural Insertion | $898,850 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Piezoelectric Ring Mounted Oscillated Syringe System for Lower Distress, Lower Force, Laboratory Animal Vascular Access and Injection to Improve Data Quality and Laboratory Animal Welfare | $223,673 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Igf::ot::igf. Army Phase I Proposal A161-058-0247 Entitled, "active-cymbal Cannulator Enabling Single Stick (access) System For Oscillated Needle Insertion To Reduce Pain And Complications." | $99,994 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Actuated, Low-Stress, Endotracheal Tube Cleaner to Improve Neonate Lung Function | $667,701 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Portable Transdermal Acoustic Patch for Delivery of Large Molecules to Improve HIV Patient Medication Regime Compliance by Elimination of Side-Effects, Including Injection Site Reactions | $689,265 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Low Insertion Force Epidural, Actuated Needle System for Enhanced Control and Tactile Feel During Epidural Insertion | $601,150 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Igf::ot::igf SBIR Phase II, Topic 331 Development Of A Biosensor-based Core Needle Tumor Biopsy Device | $1,499,895 | |
| Federal grant· 1 of 2 same day | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · Endoscopic Flexible Pancreatic Tumor Ablation System with Reduced Force Effector and Specialized Ablation Zone | $295,205 | |
| Federal grant· 2 of 2 same day | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · Innovation Corp Program and Commercialization Planning for 'Endoscopic Flexible Pancreatic Tumor Ablation System with Reduced Force Effector and Specialized Ablation Zone' | $345,204 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · Innovation Corp Program and Commercialization Planning for 'Endoscopic Flexible Pancreatic Tumor Ablation System with Reduced Force Effector and Specialized Ablation Zone' | $49,999 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Piezoelectric Ring Mounted Oscillated Syringe System for Lower Distress, Lower Force, Laboratory Animal Vascular Access and Injection to Improve Data Quality and Laboratory Animal Welfare | $932,012 | |
| Federal contract | National Aeronautics and Space Administration · There Is A Significant Gap Between The Properties Of Materials That Are Produced Using The Current 3D Printing Processes And The Properties That Are Needed To Support Critical Space Systems. The Polyetherimide/polycarbonate (pei/pc) Composite Recently Demonstrated On The Iss Is A Significant Step Forward In Development, However, Fdm With Pei/pc Represents The Current Practical Limits Of Am In Space Due To The Temperature Requirements To Produce Other Materials In This Phase I SBIR, Ami, An Iso 1 | $124,983 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · Neural Implant Insertion System using Ultrasonic Vibration to Reduce Tissue Dimpling and Improve Insertion Precision of Floating Arrays in the Neocortex | $378,515 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Active Disposable Cap for Endoscope Tip Stabilization and Complete Visualization and Dissection of Serrated Sessile Polyps | $265,113 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · Oscillated Insertion System with Target Stabilization for Atraumatic Implantation of Penetrating Neural Electrodes into Dorsal Root Ganglion and Peripheral Nerves | $224,908 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Actuated Medical, Inc. - SBIR Phase I Igf::ot::igf | $149,986 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · Modification of Polymer Surfaces using a Femtosecond Laser to Prevent Bacteria Colonization in Endotracheal Tubes | $296,186 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · Locally Targeted Acoustic Neuropathy Medication Delivery System for Pain Relief without Large Systemic Doses and Side Effects | $224,796 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Piezoelectric Ring Mounted Oscillated Syringe System for Lower Distress, Lower Force, Laboratory Animal Vascular Access and Injection to Improve Data Quality and Laboratory Animal Welfare | $498,918 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Active Disposable Cap for Endoscope Tip Stabilization and Complete Visualization and Dissection of Serrated Sessile Polyps | $888,600 | |
| Federal grant | National Aeronautics and Space Administration · Phase II · Additive Manufacturing of PEEK and Fiber-Reinforced PEEK for NASA Applications and Custom Medical Devices | $743,150 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · Expansion of Engineering and Testing for 'Locally Targeted Acoustic Neuropathy Medication Delivery System for Pain Relief without Large Systemic Doses and Side Effects' | $24,097 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · Deep Brain Stimulation Probe Insertion System Utilizing Ultrasonic Vibration for Less Invasive Implantation with Improved Targeting Accuracy for Addiction Therapy | $333,133 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Active Disposable Cap for Endoscope Tip Stabilization and Complete Visualization and Dissection of Serrated Sessile Polyps | $395,980 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Vibration-integrated Lancing System to Reduce Stress, Pain Response, Heel Damage and Developmental Harm from Recurring Heel Sticks in Neonates | $1,136,037 | |
| Federal contract· 1 of 2 same day | Department of Defense · Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase II For 3D Printing Of Flexible Polymers For Respiratory Protection, Proposal C2-0549 | $999,995 | |
| Federal grant· 2 of 2 same day | Department of Defense · Phase II · 3D Printing of Flexible Polymers for Respiratory Protection | $527,555 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Microelectrode Array Insertion System using Ultrasonic Vibration to Improve Insertion Mechanics, Reduce Tissue Dimpling and Trauma, and Improve Placement Precision in the Neocortex | $1,495,977 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Defense · Phase I · Development of 3D Printer using Laser Assisted Tunable Curing of Thermosets | $166,489 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Vibration-integrated Lancing System to Reduce Stress, Pain Response, Heel Damage and Developmental Harm from Recurring Heel Sticks in Neonates | $895,376 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Additive Manufacturing of Patient-Specific Masks and Nasal Prongs to Improve Pediatric Ventilation Outcomes and Reduce Pressure Sores | $309,518 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Active Disposable Cap for Endoscope Tip Stabilization and Complete Visualization and Dissection of Serrated Sessile Polyps | $999,979 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Microelectrode Array Insertion System using Ultrasonic Vibration to Improve Insertion Mechanics, Reduce Tissue Dimpling and Trauma, and Improve Placement Precision in the Neocortex | $1,423,531 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Additive Manufacturing of Patient-Specific Masks and Nasal Prongs to Improve Pediatric Ventilation Outcomes and Reduce Pressure Sores | $1,149,988 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Veterans Affairs · Neuralglider Inserter Model 101 | $15,150 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · Development of a Miniaturized Wearable Ultrasonic Beam-forming Device for Localized Targeting of Brain Regions in Freely-moving Experimental Subjects | $450,304 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · Oscillated Insertion Tool for Minimally Invasive, Low-Damage, Accurate Placement of Delivery Cannula to Improve Efficacy for DREADDS Therapy in Alcohol Addiction Treatment | $384,932 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Development of an Acoustic Implant Protection System to Improve Performance and Longevity of Neural Interfaces | $500,248 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Active Disposable Cap for Endoscope Tip Stabilization and Complete Visualization and Dissection of Serrated Sessile Polyps | $2,107,269 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · ICORPs Support for Development of an Acoustic Implant Protection System to Improve Performance and Longevity of Neural Interfaces | $54,991 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · Diversity Supplement for Development of a Miniaturized Wearable Ultrasonic Beam-forming Device for Localized Targeting of Brain Regions in Freely-moving Experimental Subjects | $24,129 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · Diversity Supplement for Development of a Miniaturized Wearable Ultrasonic Beam-forming Device for Localized Targeting of Brain Regions in Freely-moving Experimental Subjects | $24,129 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Development of an Acoustic Implant Protection System to Improve Performance and Longevity of Neural Interfaces | $1,204,215 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · Development of a Miniaturized Wearable Ultrasonic Beam-forming Device for Localized Targeting of Brain Regions in Freely-moving Experimental Subjects | $267,728 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Additive Manufacturing of Patient-Specific Masks and Nasal Prongs to Improve Pediatric Ventilation Outcomes and Reduce Pressure Sores | $620,864 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Active Disposable Cap for Endoscope Tip Stabilization and Complete Visualization and Dissection of Serrated Sessile Polyps | $1,354,672 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Research And Development For Biocompatibility Testing, Animal Studies, And Sterilization Testing In The Blueprint Medtech (bpmt) Initiative - Kickoff Meetings | $3,777 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · Development of an Oscillated Insertion tool to Eliminate Surgically Induced Neurodegeneration for Optical Neuroimaging of Cognitive Aging and Dementia | $406,263 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Research And Development For Biocompatibility Testing, Animal Studies, And Sterilization Testing In The Blueprint Medtech (bpmt) Initiative - 5 Study Protocol Development Reports | $8,010 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · Diversity Supplement for Development of an Oscillated Insertion tool to Eliminate Surgically Induced Neurodegeneration for Optical Neuroimaging of Cognitive Aging and Dementia | $24,971 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · Diversity Supplement for Development of an Oscillated Insertion tool to Eliminate Surgically Induced Neurodegeneration for Optical Neuroimaging of Cognitive Aging and Dementia | $24,971 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Oscillated Insertion Tool for Minimally Invasive, Low-Damage, Accurate Placement of Delivery Cannula to Improve Efficacy for DREADDS Therapy in Alcohol Addiction Treatment | $1,001,961 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Development of an Acoustic Implant Protection System to Improve Performance and Longevity of Neural Interfaces | $1,035,183 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · Photoacoustic Tool to Improve Visualization and Success Rates in Sacral Neural Modulation Lead Placement | $331,416 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Active Disposable Cap for Endoscope Tip Stabilization and Complete Visualization and Dissection of Serrated Sessile Polyps | $804,004 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Oscillated Insertion Tool for Minimally Invasive, Low-Damage, Accurate Placement of Delivery Cannula to Improve Efficacy for DREADDS Therapy in Alcohol Addiction Treatment | $1,379,360 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Task Order 04: Biocompatibility Testing For Rhaeos. Period Of Performance: 7/14/2025 - 1/13/2026 | $32,848 | |
| Federal contract· 1 of 2 same day | Department of Health and Human Services · Biocompatibility Testing For Neurastasis. Research And Development For Biocompatibility Testing, Animal Studies, And Sterilization Testing In The Blueprint Medtech (bpmt) Initiative. 8/18/25-02/17/26 | $32,848 | |
| Federal contract· 2 of 2 same day | Department of Health and Human Services · Endovascular Horizons Testing TO5. Research And Development For Biocompatibility Testing, Animal Studies, And Sterilization Testing In The Blueprint Medtech (bpmt) Initiative. 08/18/2025 - 02/17/2026. | $65,696 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Oscillated Insertion Tool for Minimally Invasive, Low-Damage, Accurate Placement of Delivery Cannula to Improve Efficacy for DREADDS Therapy in Alcohol Addiction Treatment | $660,862 |
Federal grant · SBIR/STTRFederal contract · USAspendingForm D · SEC
Peer position
| # | Company | Contracts | Disclosed equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | B & W TEK INC | $4.8M | — |
| 128 | ADVANCED LIFE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $4.8M | — |
| 129 | Sibel Health Inc. | $4.6M | $33M |
| 130 | ACTUATED MEDICAL, INC. | $4.6M | $150K |
| 131 | ROBIN MEDICAL INC | $4.5M | — |
| 132 | ADAPTIVE BIOTECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | $4.4M | $507M |
| 133 | L2 DIAGNOSTICS LLC | $4.4M | — |
Ranked on federal contract value rather than capital raised. The equity column is the comparison worth making — companies at the same procurement position often sit at very different points in their funding history.
Founders & Team
- Robert EmertDirector
- Paul FrankhouserDirector
- Maureen MulvihillDirector · Executive Officer
Patents
- Lancing Device with Ejectorgranted
- Oscillation-aided Implant Insertion System And Devicegranted
- Method For Reducing Foreign Body Response From Neural Implantsapplication
- Device And Method For Reducing Injury Response In Injured Tissueapplication
- Devices for Clearing Blockages in Artificial and Natural Lumensgranted
- Lancing Device Having Anesthetic Featuregranted
- Device and Method for Reducing Foreign Body Response from Neural Implantsapplication
- Device for Aiding in the Positioning and Anchoring of an Endoscope During Gastrointestinal Proceduresapplication
- Device for Aiding in the Positioning and Anchoring of an Endoscope During Gastrointestinal Proceduresgranted
- Handset for Occlusion Clearing Devicegranted
- Electrode Placement System for Penetrating Neural Implantsapplication
- Devices for Clearing Blockages in Artificial and Natural Lumensgranted
Regulatory activity · Medtech
- New Animal Drugs; Approval of New Animal Drug Applications; Withdrawal of Approval of New Animal Drug Application; Change of SponsorFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; General and Plastic Surgery Devices; Classification of the Skin Patch for Treatment of HyperhidrosisFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; Anesthesiology Devices; Classification of the Monitor for Opioid Induced Impairment of OxygenationFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; Orthopedic Devices; Classification of the Medial Knee Implanted Shock AbsorberFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; Neurological Devices; Classification of the External Lower Extremity Nerve Stimulator for Restless Legs SyndromeFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; General Hospital and Personal Use Devices; Classification of the Infant Supine Sleep SystemFood and Drug Administration
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