Layco develops reusable medical devices, such as the vela® vacuum extractor, designed for single-operator use in emergency obstetric care settings. These devices enhance patient safety and comfort while significantly reducing environmental impact by minimizing biomedical waste and CO2 emissions through their sterilizable and reusable components.
Funding
$320K 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
Emergency obstetric care often relies on single-use vacuum extractors, which contribute to significant biomedical waste and CO2 emissions. Traditional devices can also be cumbersome, sometimes requiring two operators, which can be challenging in resource-limited settings.
Solution
Layco Medical offers reusable medical devices, such as the vela® vacuum extractor, designed to enhance safety, improve patient comfort, and reduce environmental impact in obstetric care. The vela® device is engineered for single-operator use, simplifying assisted vaginal births in emergency settings. By utilizing sterilizable and reusable components, Layco significantly minimizes biomedical waste and CO2 emissions compared to single-use alternatives. The device's design prioritizes user-friendliness and ease of sterilization, making it suitable for a variety of healthcare environments.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes obstetricians, gynecologists, hospitals, and healthcare professionals in emergency obstetric care settings, particularly those focused on sustainability and resource efficiency.
Features
- Reusable vacuum extractor designed for single-operator use
- Sterilizable components to reduce biomedical waste
- Compact design engineered for patient safety and comfort
- User-friendly assembly and disassembly
- Manufactured with reusable parts to minimize supply chain dependency