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Rapid, responsive, and active dissection insertion device for large-bore chest tubes

Rapid, responsive, and active dissection insertion device for large-bore chest tubes

Unmet Need Tube Thoracostomy, a critical procedure for removing fluids and/or air from around the lungs to restore breathing, has a high complication rate of 30%, with complications increasing cost by up to 21x. This…

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An automated system for dermatological laser surgery

An automated system for dermatological laser surgery

Value Proposition Laser-based devices show promise for highly effective treatment of a range of cutaneous applications, including skin rejuvenation, tattoo removal, hair removal, vascular and pigmented lesions, and even skin cancers. During these procedures, a…

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Data collection system for surgical instrument localization

Data collection system for surgical instrument localization

Unmet Need The operating room represents the largest cost and profit center for health systems across the United States. Despite its importance, very little data is gathered describing open surgery. Surgical technique is more of…

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A drug-infused hydrogel implant for glaucoma drainage devices

A drug-infused hydrogel implant for glaucoma drainage devices

Unmet Need Glaucoma is an ocular disease involving heightened eye pressure most commonly leading to blindness, affecting roughly 3 million Americans. Current treatments include anti-steroidal or anti-inflammatory drugs to remove excess ocular fluid or decrease…

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Stereoscopic heads-up display for displaying surgical data in a Surgical Microscope

Stereoscopic heads-up display for displaying surgical data in a Surgical Microscope

Value proposition Typically, microsurgical systems have a console for controlling surgical parameters or visualizing imaging data. In ophthalmic surgeries, the consoles can be used to display Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) data, which enables great improvements…

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Measurement template for tissue expander and implant placement in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery

Measurement template for tissue expander and implant placement in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery

Unmet Need Of the 140,000 breast reconstruction procedures performed annually in the United States, with 72% of cases being involve tissue expansion. Tissue expanders are temporary breast implants that contain tabs or anchors are used…

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Flexible needle for targeted delivery of chronic pain treatment

Flexible needle for targeted delivery of chronic pain treatment

Unmet Need For patients suffering from chronic pain associated with degenerative changes, inflammation, neuropathy or cancer, the ability to carry out daily life and work activities is a challenge. Current treatment methods are limited and…

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Adjustable tubular retractor for brain surgery

Adjustable tubular retractor for brain surgery

Unmet Need In 2018 the Journal of Neurosurgery estimated that there were 22.6 million patients globally suffering from neurological disorders, with 13.8 million of them requiring surgery. During intracranial operations concerning aneurysms, tumor extractions, and…

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A system for securing intraocular lenses during cataract surgery and other applications where sutures create challenges

A system for securing intraocular lenses during cataract surgery and other applications where sutures create challenges

Unmet Need Suturing is a common method to close wounds and fixate devices. However, due to the inherent physical constraints of the intraocular cavity, forming knots within the eye to affix hardware or repair damaged…

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A designated instrument for removing intraocular lenses

A designated instrument for removing intraocular lenses

Unmet Need Cataract surgery is one of the most common procedures in the world with 10 million completed every year. While usually a safe and permanent procedure, the intraocular lens (IOL) that was originally placed…

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A Nano-scintillator fiber optic dosimeter device for accurately measuring radiation during brachytherapy

A Nano-scintillator fiber optic dosimeter device for accurately measuring radiation during brachytherapy

Value Proposition Two-thirds of all cancer patients receive radiation therapy. However, their radiation dose safety is not currently assured in the clinic. Medically relevant estimations of patient radiation doses received for a specific form of…

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An automated surgical robot for tissue resection

An automated surgical robot for tissue resection

Unmet Need Laser surgery has become a critical procedure in the treatment of many conditions, such as brain cancer, skin cancer, and urinary-tract conditions, among others. In addition, laser surgery has been directed to the…

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