The startup develops surgical devices that maintain abdominal wall tension and intra-abdominal volume using mesh-mediated traction and external fixation principles. This technology enhances patient survival rates in critically ill individuals with open abdomen conditions.
Funding
$3.1M 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
Open abdomen conditions, complex hernias, and congenital abdominal wall defects in newborns present significant surgical challenges, often requiring complex reconstructive procedures. Current methods may involve invasive techniques that can weaken the abdominal wall and increase complication rates. There is a need for standardized solutions that simplify treatments, improve efficiency, and reduce trauma for patients.
Solution
Fasciotens develops surgical devices that utilize fascial traction to address abdominal wall defects. Their solutions apply controlled, quantifiable vertical or diagonal traction to the abdominal wall, increasing intra-abdominal volume and facilitating fascial closure. The devices are designed to be easily integrated into daily ICU routines and can be combined with other techniques like negative pressure wound therapy or Botox pre-treatment. By employing a tissue-sparing technique, Fasciotens aims to reduce the need for extensive reconstructive procedures, minimize complications, and improve patient outcomes in open abdomen therapy, complex hernia repair, and treatment of congenital defects.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes surgeons specializing in abdominal wall reconstruction, hernia repair, and pediatric surgery, as well as ICU teams managing patients with open abdomens and hospitals treating newborns with congenital defects.
Features
- Patented devices for applying vertical or diagonal fascial traction
- Integrated scale for quantifiable and reproducible traction
- Solutions for open abdomen, complex hernias, and congenital abdominal wall defects
- Facilitates direct fascial closure, reducing the need for component separation
- Can be combined with techniques like NPWT and Botox pre-treatment
- Designed for easy integration into ICU routines
- E-learning platform with in-depth courses, refresher classes, and quick guides
- Clinical studies and case reports demonstrating safety and efficacy