The FLUME® catheter features a patented design that eliminates the exposed tip and relocates drainage holes to enhance patient comfort and reduce the risk of infection and blockage. This innovative approach addresses the limitations of traditional Foley catheters, which have remained largely unchanged since the 1930s, by providing a more intuitive insertion technique and a flexible balloon surface that minimizes pain and distress.
Funding
$6.2M 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
Traditional Foley catheters, largely unchanged since the 1930s, often cause infection, blockage, pain, and distress for patients due to their exposed tip and drainage hole placement. These limitations affect millions of patients worldwide, highlighting the need for improved catheter designs.
Solution
The FLUME® catheter features a patented design that eliminates the exposed tip and relocates drainage holes to enhance patient comfort and reduce the risk of infection and blockage. The design aims to improve the patient experience through a more intuitive insertion technique and a flexible balloon surface that minimizes pain and distress. Only half the length of a Foley catheter resides in the bladder.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes patients requiring urinary catheters and clinicians seeking to improve patient comfort and reduce catheter-related complications.
Features
- Patented design with no exposed tip
- Relocated drainage holes at the base of the balloon
- Flexible balloon surface for increased comfort
- Same insertion and removal technique as a standard Foley catheter
- Shorter length residing in the bladder compared to traditional Foley catheters
- Available in Suprapubic version
- Larger balloon option available