We are team VILIMED – medical technology startup based in Kaunas Science and Technology Park in Lithuania.

The idea for the VILIM ball came from a PhD thesis on rheumatoid arthritis treatment with mechanical stimulations. Research in cooperation with Lithuanian University of Health Sciences gave a way to test vibration technologies also on patients with hand tremors. The test led to a promising conclusion- the device reduced symptoms for hand tremor patients. Since then we shifted our focus to this field with one goal – to help patients with hand tremors.

Research, development and certification

Birth of an idea led to a five years long journey through research, development and certification process. Even though initial prototype was plane and simple, constant improvements led to a complex device incorporating artificial intelligence algorithms with state-of-the-art technology. Finally the device was tested for safety and performance and we received CE and ISO 13485 certificates. The certificate means that the therapeutic device is safe and effective for patients with essential tremor and meets all applicable standards as a medical device. It is important for distribution not only geographically, but also because the device will now be available for purchased and used in medical facilities. It can also be recommended by the clinicians for their patients.

Introduction to market and manufacturing

The effectiveness of the technology has been demonstrated, benefiting thousands of individuals. Yet, many patients and healthcare professionals remain unaware of the VILIM ball’s existence. We are striving to change that. We are working to ensure that every Essential tremor patient has access to an enhanced quality of life, regardless of their financial condition, medical state or geographical location.