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Heart and lung diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for more than 20 million deaths each year, many of which are preventable, according to the World Health Organization. These statistics highlight the need for accessible, preventative healthcare tools that empower people \u2014 particularly those facing barriers to traditional care \u2014 to take control of their health.<\/p>\n

Various factors contribute to this, including a lack of medical infrastructure in rural areas, high costs, and limited availability of specialist staff, and equipment that is too complex for use outside clinical settings.<\/p>\n

That prompted Pittsburgh-based med-tech startup Korion Health Inc. (www.korionhealth.com<\/a>) to set about developing a device that would make heart and lung examinations accessible even to those without medical training. The resulting electronic stethoscope \u2013\u2013 dubbed SoundHeart\u2122 \u2013\u2013 is designed to integrate basic diagnostics into everyday home life. It enables users to record heart sounds from home and transmit the data to healthcare providers anywhere.<\/p>\n

The development team opted to take a single-material approach. They chose Covestro’s Makrolon\u00ae 2458 polycarbonate<\/a>. This material platform combines several requirements \u2013\u2013 it is biocompatible, mechanically robust, dimensionally stable, and offers both acoustic precision and design flexibility. It is able to be molded to tight tolerances and provides the dimensional stability needed for a device that can withstand frequent handling and exposure to moisture.<\/p>\n

The PC resin\u2019s versatility allowed Bally Design to use a single material for both opaque and translucent components, simplifying manufacturing and reducing costs. Covestro<\/a> also supported the project by providing material options that had already undergone rigorous testing and certification.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis device is more than a product \u2014 It\u2019s a movement toward inclusive healthcare,\u201d said Anna Li, Korion Health co-founder and joint MD-Ph.D. student at the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. \u201cIt\u2019s designed to empower individuals to own and understand their health data and participate actively in their care.\u201d<\/p>\n

The project has a distinctly Pittsburgh flavor, as Korion developed the device in conjunction with three local neighbors \u2013\u2013 Covestro, Bally Design, and Hellbender. The latter is a computer vision and robotics company that led the electrical engineering design and manufacturing.<\/p>\n

The team prototyped the internal electronics and initial foam model, then optimized the sound quality through acoustic testing and microphone design, implementing creative solutions like sealing environmental gaps to reduce sound interference.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor decades, the medical community has relied on our materials and expertise to deliver life-enhancing solutions,\u201d said Emily Shaffer, Healthcare Market Manager, Americas-Engineering Plastics for Covestro LLC. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to support a project that empowers people to play an active role in their health.\u201d<\/p>\n

The project began at the University of Pittsburgh\u2019s Makerspace during the Pitt Challenge Healthcare Hackathon in 2021 and has since grown into a community-driven effort, supported by local incubators, investors, and partners, including winning the $1M Hult Prize in 2024. Korion expects the device to be available globally following receipt of FDA 510(k) clearance.<\/p>\n

The SoundHeart\u2122 System is Korion Health\u2019s flagship platform and combines an affordable digital stethoscope with an intuitive computer-vision guided user interface. Li says the company\u2019s future developments will include AI-driven diagnostic analytics and a suite of affordable health screening tools for home use.<\/p>\n

One reviewer noted: \u201cTechnological innovation alone is not enough to make medical care more widely accessible. It is only through the use of suitable materials that products become robust, user-friendly, and economically scalable.\u201d<\/p>\n

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