Lucky Loop Medical develops the Loop Brush, a miniaturized surgical brush for the diagnosis of pancreatic cysts via endoscopic ultrasound fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA). This device is engineered to reduce surgical risks while maximizing cellular acquisition for improved diagnostic yield. The technology aims to enhance the accuracy of diagnosing millions of pancreatic cysts and associated cancers globally.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Diagnosing pancreatic cysts often requires acquiring cells from the inner wall during endoscopic ultrasound fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA), but current methods may not yield sufficient cell samples, potentially leading to inaccurate diagnoses and delayed treatment. Existing surgical brushes may also pose risks due to their size and potential for complications during the procedure.
Solution
Lucky Loop Medical offers the Loop Brush, a miniaturized surgical brush designed to improve the diagnosis of pancreatic cysts. The Loop Brush is deployed during EUS-FNA procedures to collect cells from the cyst lining. Its small size is intended to reduce surgical risks, while its unique loop shape is designed to increase the number of cells acquired during sampling. The device aims to provide clinicians with more representative samples for accurate cytological analysis, ultimately leading to earlier and more precise diagnoses of pancreatic conditions.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes gastroenterologists, endoscopists, and surgeons specializing in pancreatic cyst diagnosis and treatment, as well as pathology labs processing samples obtained during EUS-FNA procedures.
Features
- Miniaturized size to reduce surgical risks during EUS-FNA procedures.
- Loop-shaped design to enhance cell acquisition from the inner wall of pancreatic cysts.
- Compatible with 22G needles commonly used in EUS-FNA.
- Demonstrated in vivo to provide significantly higher cell yield compared to controls.
- Designed to minimize bleeding and device malfunction during sampling.