Anchora Medical develops a single-use suturing device that utilizes stainless steel anchors to create running or interrupted stitches in soft tissue during endoscopic procedures. This technology simplifies the complex and time-consuming process of suturing in minimally invasive surgeries, enhancing efficiency and precision.
Funding
$4.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Suturing during minimally invasive procedures is technically complex and time-consuming, requiring specialized skills and instruments. Current methods can be inefficient, potentially prolonging procedure times and increasing the risk of complications.
Solution
Anchora Medical's Su2ura Approximation Device is a sterile, single-use suturing device designed to simplify soft tissue approximation during endoscopic surgeries. The device deploys tiny stainless steel anchors threaded on surgical thread to create either continuous or interrupted sutures. A single trigger mechanism enables precise suture placement, offering surgeons enhanced control and efficiency. The anchor-based sutures provide a large anchoring surface area and uniform suture distribution, contributing to secure and reliable tissue approximation.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes surgeons performing minimally invasive procedures, specifically endoscopic surgeries requiring soft tissue approximation.
Features
- Disposable 5mm automatic device preloaded with up to 20 sutures
- Single-trigger operation for simplified suture deployment
- Stainless steel T-tag anchors for secure tissue fixation
- Capability for both continuous and interrupted suture patterns
- Adjustable suture size and tightening via an embedded ratchet
- Open-loop anchor design for enhanced tissue integration