The startup has developed a colostomy management system featuring a soft, pliable insertable port that enables secure stoma management and restores bowel control for intestinal ostomy patients. This technology allows users to regain autonomy over stool evacuations, improving their quality of life and restoring normalcy.
Funding
$530K 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
Traditional ostomy pouches can be leaky, smelly, and fail to address the fundamental issue of bowel continence for individuals with intestinal ostomies, leading to a reduced quality of life. Current solutions often passively manage the condition by collecting stool outside the body, rather than restoring control over bowel movements. This can result in skin irritation, discomfort, and limitations in daily activities.
Solution
Crimson Healthcare offers a range of continence and ostomy management devices designed to give ostomates greater control over stool evacuation and improve their overall quality of life. Their product line includes insertable devices and stoma caps that provide a pouch-less experience, allowing users to live without constantly wearing an ostomy bag. These devices aim to restore normalcy, prevent skin damage, and enable participation in activities that were previously difficult or impossible.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals with colostomies and ileostomies seeking more control, discretion, and comfort in managing their condition, as well as clinicians looking for advanced ostomy care solutions.
Features
- Crimson Stoma Cap: Attaches to a base plate/wafer and can be replaced every 15 days, intended for left colostomates.
- Leona: An insertable device for both colostomates and ileostomates, usable for up to 28 days, preventing stool contact with the skin.
- Two-piece ostomy pouches with unique slits at the flange to conform to abdominal profiles and reduce leakage.
- One and two-piece ostomy bags with microfiber, integrated filter, and Velcro closure.
- Skin barrier wafers with a max cut size of 55mm, floating flange, and hydrocolloid adhesive.
- Mobile app available on iOS and Android.