Basecamp Vascular develops a mechatronic guidewire that utilizes Shape Memory Alloy actuators for precise navigation during minimally invasive endovascular procedures. This technology enhances access through vascular tortuosities, improving the speed and safety of interventions across various medical specialties.
Funding
$11.9M 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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Product
Problem
Navigating tortuous vessels during minimally invasive endovascular procedures can be challenging, increasing procedure time and potentially compromising patient safety due to difficulties in accessing the target treatment site. Current guidewire technology may lack the precision and control needed to efficiently traverse complex vascular anatomy.
Solution
Basecamp Vascular (BCV) is developing a mechatronic guidewire that utilizes Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) actuators for enhanced navigation during endovascular interventions. The guidewire's tip can be actively controlled via a smart handle, allowing physicians to precisely steer through challenging vascular pathways. This technology aims to improve access to target sites, reduce procedure times, and enhance the safety and efficacy of minimally invasive treatments. The system is designed to be compatible with existing treatment catheters and image-guided platforms, and has potential applications across various medical specialties beyond stroke treatment.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes interventional neuroradiologists, vascular surgeons, and other medical professionals performing minimally invasive endovascular procedures.
Features
- Smart handle with electronic control for shape-memory actuation of the guidewire.
- Local tip actuation with specific curves engineered using Shape Memory Alloys.
- Compatibility with leading catheter solutions used in endovascular treatments.
- Design compatible with existing treatment catheters and image-guided platforms.
- Potential integration with robotics, artificial intelligence, and data analytics.
- Potential application in cardiovascular, urological, gynecological, and oncological procedures.