The startup manufactures a feeding catheter device that utilizes proprietary balloon pressure technology to prevent stomach reflux and aspiration in intubated patients. This device securely maintains the catheter in place, reducing the risk of pneumonia associated with aspiration.
Funding
$3.1M 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
Intubated patients, particularly those in the ICU, are at risk of stomach reflux and aspiration, which can lead to aspiration pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, gastrointestinal bleeding, and increased hospital costs. Current methods of securing nasogastric and orogastric tubes are often inadequate, leading to inadvertent tube dislodgement, malnutrition, and added nursing time.
Solution
Aspisafe Solutions develops medical devices designed to improve the safety and efficacy of enteral feeding for intubated patients. Their NG+ feeding tube utilizes proprietary balloon pressure technology to prevent stomach reflux and aspiration. The NG Guard and NG Lock devices provide securement for orogastric and nasogastric tubes, respectively, reducing the risk of dislodgement. Additionally, their SAMMY system employs indirect calorimetry to measure a patient's caloric requirements and delivers personalized nutrition.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes hospitals, intensive care units, and medical professionals involved in the care of intubated patients requiring enteral feeding.
Features
- NG+ feeding tube with balloon pressure technology to prevent stomach reflux and aspiration
- NG Guard: orogastric tube securement device that secures the tube alongside but separate from the endotracheal tube
- NG Lock: nasogastric tube securement device
- SAMMY: indirect calorimetry system for measuring minute-by-minute patient caloric requirements
- SAMMY: pump to deliver the required amounts of calories as needed