Bayou Surgical offers the troCarWash™, an automated laparoscope cleaning system that clears visual obstructions during minimally invasive surgery without removing the scope from the operative field. This technology enhances surgical visibility and continuity, addressing the issue of impaired vision that occurs in 37% of laparoscopic procedures.
Funding
$8.3M 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
During minimally invasive surgery (MIS), visual obstructions on the laparoscope lens frequently impair the surgeon's view, leading to workflow interruptions and potential complications. Current methods for clearing the lens often require removing the scope from the operative field, costing valuable time and potentially compromising the surgical environment. Studies show that a significant percentage of laparoscopic procedures are performed with impaired vision due to lens contamination.
Solution
Bayou Surgical's troCarWash™ is an automated laparoscope cleaning system designed for use during minimally invasive surgery. The system allows surgeons to clear visual obstructions from the scope lens without removing it from the operative field, maintaining surgical continuity and improving visualization. The troCarWash™ system comprises a reusable control unit and disposable components, including a 10-mm access port with integrated tubing, trocar, and obturator. The system rapidly restores visualization, addressing the issue of impaired vision that occurs in a substantial number of laparoscopic procedures.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes surgeons performing minimally invasive surgeries (MIS) and hospitals seeking to improve surgical efficiency and visualization during laparoscopic procedures.
Features
- Automated lens cleaning without scope removal, minimizing surgical disruption
- Rapid cleaning process, clearing the lens in less than 0.35 seconds
- Compatible with 0, 30, and 45-degree laparoscopes
- Reusable control unit with disposable access port and integrated tubing
- 10-mm access port with integrated tubing, trocar, and obturator