Arbutus Medical develops autoclavable orthopedic power tools, including drill kits that convert standard drills into licensed surgical devices, enhancing sterility and durability. These tools reduce costs for hospitals while improving operational efficiency in trauma centers and surgical environments.
Funding
$400K 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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Product
Problem
Orthopedic procedures often require sterile surgical tools, leading to high costs and logistical challenges for hospitals, especially in emergency and trauma settings. Traditional methods involve time-consuming sterilization processes and the need for specialized equipment, potentially delaying patient care and increasing operational inefficiencies.
Solution
Arbutus Medical provides cost-effective and efficient solutions for orthopedic procedures by offering autoclavable power tools and surgical kits. Their DrillCover Technology converts standard drills into licensed surgical devices through a robust, autoclavable cover, ensuring sterility and prolonging the life of the device. The TrakPak® kit streamlines skeletal traction procedures with a single-use tension bow and a system that eliminates the need for specialized traction beds. Additionally, the Digit Revision SwiftKit™ provides single-use instruments and a convenience kit to streamline fingertip revision amputations in the emergency department, saving time and resources.
Target Audience
Arbutus Medical serves trauma centers, hospital operating rooms, NGOs, veterinarians, military field medicine, and orthopedic residents seeking cost-effective, reliable, and efficient surgical tools and kits.
Features
- DrillCover Technology: Autoclavable covers that convert standard drills into licensed surgical devices.
- HEX and PRO Drill Kits: Reliable and affordable orthopedic drills converted from Stanley Black & Decker and Makita drills, respectively.
- TrakPak®: A complete kit for skeletal traction, including the QuikBow® pin tensioner and QuikLine™ system, eliminating the need for specialized traction beds.
- Digit Revision SwiftKit™: A sterile-packed procedure kit for fingertip revision amputations, including the QuikRev™ rongeur and QuikLift™ freer-elevator.
- QuikLine™: A device that eliminates the need for specialized traction bed setups, included in TrakPak®.
- BlueWave collection service: A recycling program for the single-use QuikRev™ rongeur and QuikLift™ freer.