Centese develops Thoraguard, an automated chest tube management system that utilizes digital monitoring to provide real-time data on air leak rates and drainage volumes. This technology addresses the unreliability of current surgical drainage systems, which can lead to complications, extended hospital stays, and increased healthcare costs.
Funding
$24M 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
Following cardiothoracic surgery, conventional chest tube drainage systems often prove unreliable, leading to complications such as clogged tubes, fluid build-up, and prolonged air leaks. Inconsistent monitoring and manual interventions like chest tube stripping contribute to increased risks, extended hospital stays, and higher healthcare costs.
Solution
Centese's Thoraguard system provides automated and digitally intelligent chest tube management for cardiothoracic surgery patients. The system features automated clog clearance, eliminating the need for manual manipulation and reducing the risk of blood build-up. Thoraguard digitally measures and displays air leak rates and drainage volumes, providing objective data and trends to inform clinical decision-making. The system actively monitors for unexpected disruptions, such as rapid drainage or line kinks, and alerts the care team. Its compact, all-in-one design is suitable for both cardiac and thoracic procedures, promoting early patient ambulation and streamlining workflows.
Target Audience
The primary users are cardiothoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, and critical care teams managing post-operative drainage in patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures.
Features
- Automated clog clearance system that systematically clears chest tubes without manual intervention
- Digital measurement and display of hourly drainage volume and trends
- Digital measurement and display of air leak rate and 24-hour trends
- Active system monitoring with alerts for abnormal events like rapid drainage, line kinks, or disconnections
- Intuitive touchscreen interface for data display and system control
- Small-bore, soft, and flexible chest tubes designed for patient comfort
- Integrated suction control and canister
- Compact, all-in-one system design for use throughout the hospital