Droplet IV has developed a device that automates the flushing of intravenous (IV) lines, ensuring that patients receive their full prescribed medication while minimizing residual waste. This technology reduces the time nurses spend on manual flushing tasks, enhancing workflow efficiency and improving patient care outcomes.
Funding
$610K 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
When intravenous (IV) medication is administered, a significant portion, approximately 20%, remains trapped within the IV line, leading to underdosing and potential treatment failure. Current manual flushing methods are time-consuming, complex, and often inconsistently applied by nurses. This can result in increased clinical waste, contribute to antimicrobial resistance, and add to the workload of already overburdened nurses.
Solution
Droplet IV provides a user-friendly, automated solution for flushing IV lines, ensuring patients receive their full prescribed medication dose. The device integrates with existing IV bags and lines, automating the flushing process once the medication bag is empty. By automatically flushing the IV line, Droplet IV helps eliminate underdosing, reduces medicine waste, and supports recycling of IV set plastics. This solution streamlines nurses' workflow, saving valuable time and allowing them to focus on other critical patient care activities.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers seeking to improve patient outcomes, reduce medication waste, and streamline nursing workflows related to IV therapy.
Features
- Prefilled, single-use device that automates IV line flushing
- Seamless integration with existing IV bags and lines, requiring no additional equipment or complex setup
- Automated flushing triggered upon completion of IV medication administration
- Helps ensure delivery of the full prescribed medication dose, addressing the issue of residual medication in IV lines
- Reduces the need for manual flushing, saving nurses approximately 60 minutes per shift
- Supports recycling of IV set plastics, contributing to more sustainable clinical waste management
- ISO 13485:2016 certified for its Quality Management System for medical devices