276. Stroke: Using Histotripsy for Stroke with Dr. Ameer Hassan of Quantanosis

Episode breakdown:00:00 – Intro: Meet Dr. Ameer Hassan & Quantanosis01:45 – From Interventional Neurologist to Founder04:00 – Global Stroke Access Crisis: The Mission Behind Quantosis10:48 – The State of Mechanical Thrombectomy Innovation12:58 – Fundraising $3M in One Day: How He Got Started16:28 – What Is Histotripsy and Why It’s a Game-Changer for Stroke19:13 – Risks of Current Stroke Devices: Endothelial Damage Explained21:58 – The Future: Portable, AI-Powered Stroke Care in the Field24:13 – Stroke Market Trends: U.S. vs Global CAGR30:16 – Australia’s Hub-and-Spoke Model: Why It Works32:35 – High-Risk Populations: Stroke and Atherosclerosis in Underserved Areas35:35 – The Quantosis Device: Design, Use, and Treatment in 45 Seconds38:30 – Using AI to Locate and Target Clots39:45 – Breaking Through Bone: The IP That Makes It Work41:45 – Regulatory Pathway: U.S. First-in-Human Strategy44:25 – Series A Plans and What’s Next46:45 – Where to Meet Quantanosis in 2025 (Conferences & Events)Don’t Let Cybersecurity Risks Delay Your Medical Device Premarket Approval. Check out BlueGoatCyber.comAre you a medtech CEO in need of some marketing help attracting investors, growing sales pipeline, and more? Go to GrowMyMedtech.com to book time for a free analysis.Subscribe to our Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGpL_rGt1LQJwinMq_K7gfgSubscribe to our LinkedIn Newsletterhttps://www.stateofmedtechpodcast.com/Follow The State of MedTech onLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/thestateofmedtechInstagram https://www.instagram.com/stateofmedtech/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@stateofmedtechX https://twitter.com/StateofMedTechFacebook https://www.facebook.com/stateofmedtech/Follow Omar M. Khateeb onLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/okhateeb/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/omar.m.khateeb/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@omarkhateebofficialX https://twitter.com/OmarMKhateebFacebook https://www.facebook.com/OmarMKhateeb/This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or medical advice. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of State of MedTech LLC. Nothing discussed on this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security. Listeners should conduct their own due diligence and consult with a qualified financial advisor, attorney, or other professional before making any financial or investment decisions.