Company Overview - SeaStar Medical has been awarded the 2025 Corporate Innovator Award by the National Kidney Foundation for its contributions to pediatric acute kidney injury (AKI) treatment [1][4] - The company's QUELIMMUNE Selective Cytopheretic Device for Pediatrics (SCD-PED) is the first and only FDA-approved therapeutic device for treating pediatric AKI due to sepsis [2][9] - SeaStar Medical focuses on transforming treatments for critically ill patients facing organ failure, with its first commercial product approved in 2024 [9] Industry Context - Approximately 4,000 children in the U.S. with AKI, primarily due to sepsis, require continuous kidney replacement therapy (KRT) annually, with a mortality rate of around 50% [3] - The standard of care for AKI has not changed significantly over the past decades, leading to stagnant patient outcomes [3] - AKI can lead to severe complications, including chronic kidney disease and increased healthcare costs due to prolonged ICU stays and reliance on dialysis [6] Recognition and Impact - The Corporate Innovator Award recognizes companies that address unmet medical needs in nephrology, with past recipients including major pharmaceutical companies [4] - SeaStar Medical's QUELIMMUNE device has been noted for its role in saving children's lives and preventing long-term dialysis [4] - The National Kidney Foundation emphasizes the importance of innovation in improving patient outcomes in kidney care [11]
NKF Honors SeaStar Medical, with 2025 Corporate Innovator Award