ExAC
About edit
ExAC AS is a Norwegian medical device company developing an external aortic compression device for controlling severe postpartum hemorrhage (postpartum bleeding). Founded in 2019.
Clinical Need edit
According to the company and WHO data:
- 300,000 women die annually during pregnancy or within the first six weeks after delivery
- 830 maternal deaths per day globally
- Bleeding (postpartum hemorrhage) is the leading cause of maternal death
- WHO recommends the use of external aortic compression as a first-aid measure while awaiting emergency care
Technology edit
ExAC's device enables external aortic compression — applying pressure to the aorta (the main artery from the heart) to reduce blood flow to the uterus and help control bleeding. This can be a life-saving first-aid intervention in both resource-limited settings and emergency situations where standard interventions (surgery, medications) are not immediately available.
Market Position edit
The company targets the global maternal health market with a device that could be used by non-specialist health workers in low-resource settings and by emergency responders.