Linear Health Sciences develops medical devices utilizing proprietary breakaway safety-valve technology to address accidental dislodgement in medical tubing. Their platform technology focuses on reducing IV dislodgements, a common issue particularly affecting pediatric patients. The company offers plug-and-play solutions designed to improve patient safety and streamline healthcare workflows without requiring extensive new staff education.
Funding
$18.8M 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
Accidental dislodgement of medical tubing, particularly IV lines, poses significant risks to patients, leading to delayed treatments, increased infection risk, and unnecessary restarts. Current stabilization methods often fail, resulting in preventable waste and increased costs for healthcare facilities. Pediatric patients are especially vulnerable to vascular access failure.
Solution
Linear Health Sciences offers the Orchid Safety Release Valve (SRV), a tension-activated breakaway device designed to reduce the risk of medical tubing dislodgement. The Orchid SRV is placed between existing extension sets and administration tubing, disconnecting automatically under controlled tension to preserve sterility and prevent contamination. This "plug and play" device requires no additional training to implement and is compatible with various vascular access devices, including peripheral IVs, PICCs, and central lines. By reducing accidental dislodgements, the Orchid SRV protects patients, saves valuable clinical time, and reduces hospital costs associated with unscheduled restarts and complications. The company is also developing the Orchid SRV Type D for surgical drains, nephrostomy tubes, and abscess drainage.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes nurses, clinicians, and healthcare facilities aiming to reduce IV dislodgement rates, improve patient safety, and minimize costs associated with vascular access complications.
Features
- Tension-activated breakaway mechanism that disconnects under a controlled force (up to 3.25 lbs)
- Sterile, single-patient-use design with standard luer connections for easy integration into existing workflows
- Automatic sealing of both sides of the line upon disconnection to maintain sterility
- Compatibility with a wide range of vascular access devices, including peripheral IVs, PICCs, CVCs, and midlines
- Indicated for use in adults and pediatrics (2 weeks and up)
- Cleared for blood and blood product transfusions
- QR code access to inservicing video and value calculator