HEPTA Medical is developing a flexible microwave ablation catheter that incorporates a proprietary tissue temperature sensor for real-time monitoring during procedures. This technology enhances safety margins in the treatment of early lung cancer, leading to more efficient outcomes and reduced risk of local recurrence.
Funding
$7.1M 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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Problem
Microwave ablation for early-stage lung cancer requires precise temperature control to ensure complete tumor eradication while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. Inadequate real-time temperature monitoring can lead to incomplete ablation and local recurrence or, conversely, excessive ablation and complications.
Solution
HEPTA Medical offers a flexible microwave ablation catheter with an integrated, patented tissue temperature sensor for real-time monitoring during lung cancer ablation procedures. The catheter provides interventional oncologists with continuous temperature feedback at the ablation site, enabling them to optimize energy delivery and achieve predictable safety margins. This technology aims to improve the efficacy of microwave ablation, reduce the risk of local recurrence, and enhance patient safety. By providing real-time data, HEPTA Medical's catheter allows for more controlled and precise ablation, leading to better outcomes in early-stage lung cancer treatment.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes interventional pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, and interventional radiologists specializing in early-stage lung cancer treatment using microwave ablation.
Features
- Flexible microwave ablation catheter designed for percutaneous or bronchoscopic access to lung tumors
- Integrated, patented tissue temperature sensor at the catheter tip for real-time temperature monitoring
- Continuous temperature feedback displayed on the ablation system console
- Enables precise control of energy delivery based on real-time temperature readings
- Designed to improve safety margins and reduce the risk of local recurrence