EndoShunt develops a minimally invasive, length-adjustable endovascular shunt for the rapid, targeted control of severe hemorrhage in trauma patients. This device allows surgeons to temporarily occlude bleeding vessels while maintaining systemic blood flow, providing crucial time for definitive surgical repair. The technology is designed for atraumatic, guidewire-free deployment and quick removal, aiming to reduce complications associated with uncontrolled blood loss.
Funding
$360K 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
Trauma surgeons often lack the time needed to access and repair injured sites in patients experiencing abdominal hemorrhage, leading to increased mortality from exsanguination. Current methods may not provide sufficient hemorrhage control while maintaining blood flow to vital organs.
Solution
EndoShunt Medical is developing a minimally invasive, length-adjustable endovascular shunt to rapidly control abdominal hemorrhage in trauma patients. The device allows temporary deployment to shunt blood past the hemorrhaging vessels, providing surgeons with critical time to perform definitive repairs while maintaining blood flow to the rest of the body. The EndoShunt device is designed for easy deployment and removal within seconds, and its length can be adjusted to precisely target the control of blood flow. This technology aims to reduce mortality by providing targeted hemorrhage control and preserving blood supply to other vital organs during trauma surgery.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes trauma surgeons and hospitals treating patients with traumatic abdominal hemorrhage.
Features
- Length-adjustable occlusion zone for targeted hemorrhage control
- Atraumatic catheter tip designed to naturally direct the catheter towards major blood vessels
- Guidewire-free deployment for rapid insertion
- Intuitive handle for quick and precise length adjustments
- Temporary placement, designed to be easily removed in approximately 30 seconds
- Length markings for accurate positioning
- Fully functional manufactured prototypes with proven efficacy in simulated traumatic vascular injury studies