Nitinotes has developed the EndoZip™, an automated endoscopic suturing system that delivers precise restrictive sutures to the stomach wall for obesity treatment. This minimally invasive solution provides a safe and effective alternative for over 700 million patients with obesity class I and II who are not candidates for traditional bariatric surgery, achieving an average total body weight loss of 13.5% after 12 months.
Funding
$9.3M 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
Obesity class I and II patients, representing a significant portion of the obese population, often do not qualify for traditional bariatric surgery, leaving a gap in effective and accessible treatment options. Current endoscopic gastroplasty procedures can be complex, time-consuming, and require a steep learning curve for physicians.
Solution
Nitinotes offers the EndoZip system, an automated endoscopic suturing solution designed to simplify and expedite gastroplasty procedures for obesity treatment. This minimally invasive system delivers consistent and precise restrictive sutures to the stomach wall, creating a smaller gastric pouch. The EndoZip aims to provide a safer, easier-to-learn, and more scalable alternative for patients with obesity class I and II who are not candidates for traditional bariatric surgery. Clinical studies have demonstrated a high safety profile, short learning curve, excellent usability, and an average total body weight loss of 13.5% after 12 months.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes physicians specializing in bariatric endoscopy and patients with obesity class I and II who are seeking a minimally invasive alternative to traditional bariatric surgery.
Features
- Automated suturing system for consistent suture size and depth
- Minimally invasive endoscopic delivery
- Designed for single-operator use
- Shortened procedure time compared to traditional methods
- High suture density and durability
- Streamlined workflow: inspect, position, apply suction, and press the button
- Reduced expert-dependency compared to other endoscopic suturing systems