The Mantador resident invented the product while in the hospital himself. It is designed to improve the efficiency and ease of application of IVs for nurses, to increase comfort for the patient and reduce failure rates of IVs.
He applied for the honor in June, not thinking he'd get a spot. Shortly before the application deadline, Heitkamp said he received e-mails encouraging him to update his information.
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Heitkamp will be one of 100 other industries showcasing new technologies in areas like nanotechnology, energy, communications and software.
According to a WBT press release, those selected to present where chosen on merits of innovation and specific investment or licensing opportunity. The WBT helps emerging businesses communicate with investors and other networking resources to market their products. It is a way to launch products from laboratories, universities and the private sector.
"It's been a very busy, but exciting, first year with the Site Saver and it's a huge step from our win with the InnovateND in May to the WBT Showcase," Heitkamp said. "The Site Saver is a less complicated product, but can have an enormous impact on the medical industry."
Heitkamp describes his business, Midwest Applied Technologies LLC, as "a new concept development" company committed to the "enhancement of the human experience through infinite technologies."
Currently, he said several hospitals, emergency and educational facilities have ordered samples of the disposable product and he has received positive feedback.
"No issues have come up yet," Heitkamp said. "The only one that didn't work, it was a size issue." The Site Saver is easily recyclable, making disposal planet friendly.
The product is produced from the prototype mold at ComDel Innovations in Wahpeton and they are taking customer orders.
Roberta Schreiber wrote on Jan 26, 2010 9:09 PM: