Current Projects
Healthcare Industry Project
Mu’id Mecca Medical – Non-Adhesive Cleft Headwear Device, Sponsored Project by SATOP & Texas A&M University, Engineering Department.
Innovative Solution for Cleft Care.
Overview: Mu’id Mecca Medical is an innovative healthcare company dedicated to improving the quality of life for babies born with cleft conditions. Our flagship product is a non-adhesive medical headwear device, designed as a gentle and effective alternative to traditional face-taping methods used for gap closure and nasal lift during early cleft treatment.
Challenge & Need for Innovation
Treatment Methods
Traditional cleft treatment methods rely on adhesive taping to assist in gap closure and nasal lift, often causing
Skin Irritation
Skin irritation and discomfort from prolonged adhesive use.
Compliance Issues
Frequent reapplications, leading to parental frustration and compliance issues.
Mu’id Mecca Medical sought to develop a more comfortable, effective, and skin-friendly alternative that supports early cleft care while ensuring ease of use for parents.
Driving Impact Through Strategic Innovation
Combining innovation, strategy, and collaboration to design, develop, and protect a breakthrough medical device that meets real-world healthcare needs.
Innovative Design Development
Created a non-adhesive headwear device using medical-grade, breathable, and hypoallergenic materials to ensure comfort and durability.
Prototype Testing & Research
Conducted user trials and material testing to refine the device’s functionality, safety, and fit.
Patent & IP Strategy
Led the intellectual property process, securing a provisional patent to protect the novel design and mechanism of the device.
Regulatory & Compliance Strategy
Aligned the device development with FDA medical device guidelines and international health regulations.
Collaboration with Cleft Specialists
Worked with medical professionals, speech therapists, and cleft surgeons to validate the device’s clinical efficacy and usability.
Parental Engagement & Market Research
Conducted focus groups with parents of cleft-affected children to gather feedback, ensuring the device meets real-world needs.
Project Outcomes & Impact
Discover how our validated prototype delivers real-world comfort and results, while advancing sustainability, accessibility, and insurance advocacy for greater impact.
Validated Prototype
Developed a fully functional prototype, successfully tested for comfort, durability, and therapeutic efficacy.
Sustainability Initiative
Designed with eco-friendly and recyclable materials, with an optional device return program for parents seeking discounted replacements.
Accessibility & Insurance Advocacy
Working towards insurance coverage (Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare, and private insurance) to ensure widespread affordability.
Impact & Vision
Mu’id Mecca Medical is more than a product—it’s a mission-driven innovation designed to:
- Improve comfort & treatment adherence for cleft babies.
- Reduce the burden on parents navigating early cleft care.
- Empower healthcare professionals with a new, effective tool for cleft treatment.
- Ensure accessibility & affordability through partnerships with healthcare providers and insurance companies.
- Mu’id Mecca Medical is redefining cleft care with compassion, innovation, and accessibility at its core.
We are actively looking for medical professionals, investors, and industry partners to join us in bringing this innovation to hospitals and families worldwide. If you are interested in collaborating, licensing, or supporting this project, please get in touch!
For Business inquiries with Muid Mecca Medical: info@muidmeccamedical.com
Entrepreneurship
Founder of Mu’id Mecca Medical
Founder of The Faisal Foundation
