IRIS XR provides a computer‑vision platform that delivers instant, video‑guided sterilization instructions for medical instruments via a phone or tablet. The system also automates kit verification by scanning trays to confirm all items are present and sterile, reducing surgical delays, infection risk, and associated hospital costs. IRIS XR monetizes through subscription contracts with hospitals and medical device manufacturers, offering remote support and protocol updates as a SaaS solution.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Sterile processing departments frequently encounter incomplete instrument trays, improper sterilization cycles, and lack of immediate access to device-specific protocols, leading to operating‑room delays, surgical cancellations, and heightened infection risk.
Solution
IRIS XR delivers a computer‑vision platform that runs on standard smartphones or tablets to provide instant, video‑guided sterilization instructions for each medical instrument. The system uses AI‑driven object detection to recognize devices, overlay step‑by‑step visual cues, and verify sterile indicator status in real time. By scanning entire trays, the platform automatically confirms that all required items are present and have passed sterilization criteria, generating a digital audit trail that can be transmitted securely to hospital systems. This just‑in‑time guidance eliminates manual lookup of lengthy manuals, reduces human error, and prevents costly OR disruptions while maintaining compliance with patient‑safety standards.
Target Audience
Primary customers are sterile processing departments in acute‑care hospitals and medical‑device manufacturers that need to ensure accurate, compliant instrument sterilization and rapid kit verification.
Features
- AI‑powered computer‑vision engine that identifies over 1,000 instrument models with sub‑second latency using on‑device inference.
- Contextual video overlay and interactive prompts that guide staff through each sterilization step, synchronized with the instrument’s specific protocol.
- Automated tray verification that scans all items in a kit, cross‑references a configurable checklist, and flags missing or non‑sterile components instantly.
- End‑to‑end encrypted data pipeline that logs verification results to a HIPAA‑compliant cloud repository for audit and reporting.
- FHIR‑compatible API for seamless integration with existing hospital information systems and sterile processing software.
- Multi‑device AR content synchronization (patented) enabling real‑time collaboration between SPD staff and device manufacturers during training or troubleshooting.
- Remote support module that allows manufacturers to push updated protocols or provide live assistance without on‑site visits.