AseptiScope develops the DiskCover System, a touch-free dispenser that applies single-use disk covers to stethoscopes, effectively preventing contamination during patient examinations. This solution addresses the significant risk of healthcare-associated infections linked to unclean stethoscopes, which are frequently used but often inadequately sanitized.
Funding
$12.9M 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
Stethoscopes, used billions of times annually, are a major vector for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) because they frequently harbor microbes and are inadequately disinfected between patients. Traditional stethoscope cleaning practices are often inconsistent and ineffective, leaving patients vulnerable to cross-contamination.
Solution
AseptiScope's DiskCover System is a touch-free dispenser that applies single-use, aseptic disk covers to stethoscopes, providing a robust barrier against contamination during patient examinations. The system includes a state-of-the-art sensor-activated dispenser, Clean Cassettes that house the DiskCovers, and the DiskCovers themselves. This system ensures that a clean barrier is applied to the stethoscope diaphragm before each patient interaction, reducing the risk of HAI transmission. The DiskCover System offers a simple, intuitive, and clinically validated solution to improve stethoscope hygiene and patient safety.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers seeking to reduce healthcare-associated infections and improve patient safety through enhanced stethoscope hygiene.
Features
- Touch-free dispenser with state-of-the-art sensor technology for aseptic application of DiskCovers
- Clean Cassette, housing 420 single-use DiskCovers, preserves an aseptic environment at the point of care
- Aseptic single-use DiskCovers provide a robust and effective barrier against stethoscope contamination
- DiskCovers are acoustically invisible, ensuring no interference with diagnostic accuracy
- Easy to install dispenser that uses standard C-cell batteries
- Intuitive design requires no formal training for healthcare staff