Innovation Delaware features Marins Med and the ProHensor

A spotlight on user-centered prosthetic innovation

Innovation Delaware 2024 profiled Marins Med and our flagship device, the ProHensor, calling out our mission to build mechanical prosthetics that keep up with how people work and live. The feature traces our founding story, the problem with legacy designs, and what makes ProHensor different.

The problem we set out to solve

Many commonly used upper-limb devices still reflect concepts from the early 1900s. The article notes how rubber-band grip mechanics work against natural hand motion and cites a high abandonment rate in upper-limb prosthetics. This is exactly the challenge ProHensor addresses.

What the ProHensor brings to the table

Innovation Delaware highlights that ProHensor is built for durability, with serviceable parts. The device uses either titanium or aircraft-grade aluminum, with a replaceable internal cartridge that regulates grip strength, and individual “fingers” that can be swapped if needed.

Backed by research and collaboration

University of Delaware teams contributed an abrasion testing machine to study cartridge longevity, accelerating learning while controlling costs and timelines.

Field testing that reflects real-world use

The feature also spotlights our collaboration with Victoria Hand Project, with planned distribution of ProHensor prototypes to support users in demanding environments. The goal is rigorous, real-world feedback that helps us serve people better.

Community, clinicians, and early acceptance

Support has included a 2023 EDGE Grant and guidance from prosthetists. We continue to work with physicians and insurers to support early acceptance and referrals for ProHensor.

Source: Innovation Delaware 2024. “Marins Med: Making Prosthetics that Keep Up With Users.”