BHealthCare develops HEIVA, an autonomous medical robotic solution designed for patient blood collection. This technology utilizes embedded robotics and imaging to ensure accurate first-stick venipuncture, significantly improving patient comfort and safety. The system standardizes preanalytical procedures, offering laboratories increased efficiency and allowing clinical staff to focus on direct patient care.
Funding
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Problem
Traditional blood collection methods can be prone to preanalytical errors, which account for a significant percentage of clinical laboratory mistakes, impacting the accuracy of blood test results. Manual blood draws can also lead to variability in the process, potential safety risks for healthcare workers, and discomfort for patients, especially with repeated attempts. Additionally, staffing shortages in healthcare facilities can exacerbate these issues, limiting the capacity to meet the increasing demand for blood collection.
Solution
BHealthCare offers HEIVA, a robotic platform designed to automate the blood draw process, enhancing both safety and efficiency. HEIVA utilizes advanced medical robotics and high-end imaging technology to perform accurate vascular access with a high first-stick success rate. By automating the blood collection process, HEIVA reduces the risk of preanalytical errors, standardizes the procedure, and minimizes the potential for human error. The system also improves safety for medical assistants by handling needles and needle sticks, while increasing patient comfort through precise and less invasive blood draws. HEIVA is designed to work continuously, helping healthcare teams manage resources effectively and safely protect staff.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes clinical laboratories, hospitals, and healthcare facilities seeking to improve the accuracy and efficiency of blood collection while enhancing safety and patient comfort.
Features
- Autonomous robotic system for peripheral vascular access and blood collection
- High-end imaging technology for accurate first-stick attempts
- Automated needle handling to improve safety for medical assistants
- Continuous operation to address staffing shortages and increase lab efficiency
- Standardization of the blood draw process to reduce preanalytical errors
- Designed to enhance patient comfort during blood collection