Clee Medical develops an innovative imaging and sensing technology to enhance neurosurgical precision and efficiency. This platform provides real-time, ultra-high-resolution visualization during brain surgery, integrating seamlessly with existing equipment. The technology aims to improve patient outcomes and increase surgical capacity by bridging the gap between preoperative diagnostics and intraoperative guidance.
Funding
$169.7K 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
Current neurosurgical practices rely heavily on pre-operative MRI imaging, which has limited resolution and can become inaccurate due to positional changes and brain shift during surgery. This can lead to imprecise targeting and potentially compromise the accuracy and effectiveness of neurosurgical interventions.
Solution
Clee Medical is developing an innovative imaging and sensing technology to provide real-time, ultra-high-resolution visualization of the brain during surgery. Their Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)-based system offers micron-level precision, allowing surgeons to visualize fine brain structures that are difficult to discern with traditional MRI. The technology works alongside existing neurosurgical equipment and can be easily incorporated into current surgical routines, providing live guidance without the need for contrast agents or radiation. By providing real-time imaging that reflects the true intraoperative conditions, Clee Medical aims to enhance surgical precision, improve patient outcomes, and enable safer, faster, and more scalable brain surgeries.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes neurosurgeons and hospitals seeking to improve the precision and safety of brain surgeries through advanced intraoperative imaging technology.
Features
- Real-time imaging of brain anatomy during surgery, reflecting true intraoperative conditions
- Ultra-high resolution (15 micrometers), providing approximately 125,000 times more voxels per unit volume compared to traditional MRI
- Radiation-free and contrast-free imaging for enhanced safety
- Visualization of fine brain structures that are difficult to discern with MRI
- Guidance focused along the surgical trajectory for precise targeting
- Compatibility with existing neurosurgical equipment and workflows
- Integration of machine learning and AI for real-time guidance
- Disposable endoscopic probe