Loughborough graduate wins International James Dyson Award for life saving device

Friday, 19 November 2021 at 09:20

Winning the prize will inject £30,000 into the project.

A Loughborough graduate has been announced as one of three global winners of this year’s International James Dyson Award.

REACT (Rapid Emergency Actuating Tamponade), which reduces catastrophic blood loss from knife wounds, was created by 22-year-old Joseph Bentley as part of his Product Design and Technology degree.

James Dyson, the Founder and Chief Engineer at Dyson, said: “This type of problem-solving invention shows the significant impact engineers can have on serious, global issues, and is why I created the James Dyson Award.

“Developing a medical device is very challenging and there will be no end of hurdles, but I would urge Joseph not to be put off since the opportunity to save lives is so great. I hope that through winning the Award this invention gets the support it requires as it has the potential to make an impactful change.”

REACT is a medical-grade silicone balloon tamponade that is inserted into the wound by a first responder.

The handheld device is then connected to the tamponade valve which inflates the balloon to try and stem the bleeding.

Joseph Bentley, said: “Knife crime is horrific and a global challenge that is claiming the lives of thousands every year. The REACT system has the potential to be a life-saving tool in the fight against knife crime, but the development of medical devices is a long and challenging process. The recognition and funding provided by the James Dyson Award has given me the determination and confidence to develop the REACT system and get it into the hands of first responders as soon as possible."

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