Delivering Products that Generate Exponential Health Impact
Our innovations help reduce the reliance on operating rooms for procedural care, benefitting patients, healthcare systems, and clinicians.
By saving time, money, and resources, we make quality care more accessible and efficient.
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Improving Access and Efficiency
Akeeko Medical is committed to improving lives by making medical care more accessible and efficient. Our multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, engineers, and business professionals works to develop solutions to clinician-identified pain points in healthcare systems.
Our Flagship Product: Akeeko Stent Inserter (launching in 2026)
An Operating Room in the Palm of Your Hand
On track for market entrance in 2026…
Developed by a team of urologists, clinicians, and engineers, the Akeeko Stent Inserter (ASI) enables immediate ureteric stent placement, providing rapid pain relief with minimal recovery time. It is a cost-effective, local anesthesia-based alternative to the current standard of care which requires an operating room, general anesthesia, and expensive and cumbersome equipment.
Akeeko Medical’s sterile, single-use device enables stent insertion to be performed in the emergency department or clinician’s office. This saves time, money, and resources while improving patient wellbeing. Patients receive on-the-spot relief from their pain and can resume normal life.
The Statistics
115 Million Cases
In 2019, over 115 million people worldwide were diagnosed with kidney stones, with 1 in 10 people suffering from the condition at some point in their lifetime.
$2.1 Billion & Growing
In 2000, the condition cost the U.S. healthcare system US$2.1 billion annually. This figure is projected to reach US$4.1 billion by 2030. Additionally, in 2000 in the U.S., annual lost productivity due to the condition was estimated at US$775 million.
600,000* Stent Insertions
600,000 renal colic patients undergo stent insertions every year globally as the standard of care (SOC). 98% of procedures take place in operating rooms, utilising significant time and resources.
*reportable countries
6 to 13 Days of Waiting
Patients face agonising delays while waiting for operating room availability, prolonging pain and reducing quality of life while increasing the risk of infection with each passing day.
Our Process
Simplifying Ureteric Stent Insertion With World-First Mechanism
Step 1: Quick Preparation
The Akeeko Stent Inserter uses a set-up equivalent to a flexible cystoscopy and a stent loaded onto its single-use, sterile device—no additional equipment or general anesthesia required.
Step 2: Outpatient Procedure
The insertion process takes under five minutes and can be completed by a clinician in the office, on the ward, or in the Emergency Department, eliminating the wait for an operating room.
Step 3: Immediate Pain Relief
Patients experience rapid pain relief and can go home within a few hours, resuming their daily lives without delay.
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Our Team
Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, Akeeko Medical comprises a dedicated team of experts. Our advisors bring a wealth of experience and expertise across fields such as MedTech, urology, manufacturing, medical devices, commercialisation, tooling and manufacture, funding, regulation, clinical trials, hospital systems, and procurement.
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Assoc. Prof. Joseph Ischia
CO-FOUNDER & CEO
Joseph is a urologist, surgeon scientist and clinical entrepreneur with a PhD and Associate Professorship with the University of Melbourne. He has over 15 years experience in the management of acute renal colic and kidneys stones.
Joseph has been the PI and SI on multiple phase 1, 2 and 3 national and international clinical trials. He founded the “Talking Urology” podcast in 2016, one of the top ranking global urology podcasts.
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Cyril Dixon
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER (COO)
Cyril has held senior management and executive roles in the healthcare and not-for-profit sectors, overseeing large-scale global projects.
Cyril is the former global director of clinical services at the Movember Foundation and chief – support services at Ovarian Cancer Australia.
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Don Fry AO
CO-FOUNDER & CHIEF ENGINEER
Donald (Don) boasts six decades of engineering experience, including 20+ years dedicated to medical research and the development of medical devices.
In 2006, Don was named among the Top 100 Australia’s most influential engineers.
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Cara Webb
CLINICAL TRIALS MANAGER
Experienced nurse consultant and clinical trials coordinator with 20+ years in healthcare, specialising in managing clinical trial operations and administration.
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Dr Oneel Patel
RESEARCH MANAGER
Research leader with 20 years of diverse expertise spanning academia, large-scale retail operations, and the pharma industry. Skilled in project management, building cross-functional teams, and managing complex research development programs across broad scientific disciplines.
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Olivia Passmore
BUSINESS MANAGER
With 20+ years experience in fundraising and business development, Olivia has facilitated millions in contributions towards philanthropic, private, and government funding, in addition to building brands' reputation across diverse stakeholders, including governments, investors, and industry.
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Rob Fletcher
PROGRAM MANAGER
Manufacturing systems engineer with over 20 years' experience, including 8 years in medical devices. Holds qualifications in business, Six Sigma, and project management. Has led teams in product introduction, process optimization, and quality management.
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Contact Us
Get in touch with us via the contact form, or email us at support@akeeko.com
Melbourne, Australia
Unit 25/44 Sparks Avenue, Fairfield VIC 3078
+61 1800 154 339