Develops an AI-based medical device that replaces manual vaginal exams during labor, providing objective measurements of cervical dilation, effacement, and fetal position. This technology reduces pain, infection risk, and diagnostic errors, addressing the high rates of unnecessary interventions like c-sections and improving maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Funding
$180K 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 labor, manual vaginal exams are the standard method for assessing cervical dilation, effacement, and fetal position. However, these exams are often painful, subjective, and carry a risk of infection, potentially leading to unnecessary interventions such as C-sections.
Solution
Ciconia Medical is developing an AI-based medical device designed to replace manual vaginal exams during labor, providing clinicians with objective, user-independent measurements. The device aims to reduce the pain, trauma, and infection risks associated with traditional exams, while also improving the accuracy of labor progress assessment. By providing precise and consistent data, the technology can help to minimize unnecessary interventions and improve maternal and neonatal outcomes. The device records visual and numerical information, offering a comprehensive assessment of labor progress.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes obstetricians, gynecologists, hospitals, and clinics providing labor and delivery services.
Features
- AI-driven analysis for objective measurement of cervical dilation, effacement, and fetal position
- User-independent readings to eliminate subjectivity in labor assessment
- Non-invasive design to reduce pain, trauma, and risk of infection during exams
- Visual and numerical data recording for comprehensive labor monitoring
- Potential to reduce unnecessary interventions, such as C-sections and inductions