Prana Surgical offers the Prana System™, a bipolar electrosurgical platform that integrates CT‑guided targeting, specialized access tools, and radiofrequency energy to enable precise, tissue‑sparing excision of lung lesions. The system delivers intact samples suitable for comprehensive molecular analysis while minimizing bleeding and preserving healthy tissue, allowing interventional radiologists, thoracic surgeons, and pulmonologists to obtain definitive diagnoses earlier without full surgical resection.
Funding
$5.5M 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
Patients with suspected lung disease often require tissue samples for diagnosis, but current options are either minimally invasive needle biopsies that may not yield enough material for comprehensive analysis or surgical resections that remove excess healthy tissue and increase morbidity.
Solution
The Prana System™ is a bipolar electrosurgical platform that integrates CT‑guided targeting, specialized access tools, and advanced radiofrequency energy to enable precise, tissue‑sparing excision. By combining localization and cutting in a single instrument, the system delivers intact tissue specimens suitable for molecular and genetic testing while minimizing bleeding and collateral damage. The workflow fits within existing CT‑guided procedures, allowing clinicians to obtain definitive diagnostic information earlier in the disease course without resorting to full surgical resection. This approach supports personalized treatment planning and reduces the overall invasiveness of diagnostic interventions.
Target Audience
Primary customers are interventional radiologists, thoracic surgeons, and pulmonologists who perform image‑guided lung biopsies and seek a less invasive, higher‑yield diagnostic solution.
Features
- CT‑guided targeting technology for accurate lesion localization
- Proprietary surgical access tools designed for minimally invasive entry paths
- Bipolar radiofrequency electrosurgical instrument that provides controlled cutting and simultaneous bleeding control
- Tissue‑preserving excision that yields intact samples for comprehensive histopathology and molecular analysis
- Compatibility with existing CT‑guided workflows, requiring no major equipment changes
- Integrated system reduces the need for multiple instruments, streamlining the procedure