The startup develops robotic bronchoscopy technologies and a cryo-biopsy platform for the diagnosis of lung diseases, including interstitial lung disease and lung cancer. These medical devices enhance the accuracy and safety of lung disease diagnosis, enabling healthcare professionals to perform minimally invasive procedures with improved patient outcomes.
Funding
$3.6M 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
Current methods for diagnosing lung diseases, such as interstitial lung disease and lung cancer, often involve invasive procedures with associated risks and limitations in accuracy. Traditional bronchoscopy may not provide sufficient tissue samples for accurate diagnosis, and can be challenging to navigate in the peripheral airways.
Solution
Endocision is developing minimally invasive cryogenic solutions for lung disease diagnosis and therapy, compatible with standard or robotic bronchoscopy. Their cryobiopsy platform enhances the safety and effectiveness of tissue sampling by using extreme cold to freeze and extract larger, more intact tissue specimens from the lung. This approach allows for improved diagnostic yield and potentially earlier detection of lung diseases. The devices are designed to be compatible with existing bronchoscopy workflows, offering a seamless integration into clinical practice.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes pulmonologists, interventional pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, and other healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of lung diseases.
Features
- Minimally invasive cryocatheter for bronchoscopic lung biopsies
- Cryogenic technology to freeze and extract larger, more intact tissue samples
- Compatibility with both standard and robotic bronchoscopy platforms
- Designed for improved navigation in peripheral airways
- Streamlined integration into existing bronchoscopy workflows