The startup develops medical devices that enhance access to endovascular treatments for stroke and cerebral aneurysms, utilizing advanced trackability features to navigate complex neurovascular pathways. This technology enables physicians to perform neurovascular procedures more effectively, improving clinical outcomes and patient recovery rates.
Funding
$96.5M 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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Product
Problem
Navigating the complex neurovasculature during endovascular procedures for stroke and cerebral aneurysms can be challenging, requiring devices with both excellent trackability and sufficient support. Existing devices often require multiple catheters or compromise on one of these critical features.
Solution
Q'Apel Medical provides innovative neurovascular access solutions designed to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of endovascular procedures. Their products, including the Armadillo SelectFlex™ Neurovascular Access System and the Walrus Balloon Guide Catheter, are engineered in collaboration with neurovascular specialists to meet the specific demands of stroke and cerebral aneurysm treatments. The Armadillo system features SelectFlex™ Technology, enabling on-demand switching between tracking and support modes with a simple saline injection or withdrawal. This dual-mode adaptability allows physicians to confidently navigate tortuous anatomies and deliver interventional devices with greater precision.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes neurovascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, and other clinicians specializing in stroke and cerebral aneurysm treatment who require advanced access devices for complex endovascular procedures.
Features
- SelectFlex™ Technology: Provides variable stiffness, allowing on-demand transition between tracking and support modes.
- Biaxial Access: Enables simplified procedures with reduced need for intermediate catheters, regardless of the access site (radial or femoral).
- Low-Profile Design: Facilitates access to small arteries and simplifies workflow.
- 0.072-inch Internal Diameter: Offers procedural flexibility and compatibility with standard guidewires.
- Hydrophilic Coating: Minimizes vasospasm during procedures.
- Elastically Loaded Tapered Tip: Ensures a smooth, zero-gap transition during navigation.
- Walrus Balloon Guide Catheter: Provides flow control, trackability, support, and access in a single device.