Radiaction has developed a system that deploys a dynamic barrier to block C-arm scatter radiation at the source, providing head-to-toe protection for interventional medical teams. This technology reduces radiation exposure by over 90%, allowing healthcare professionals to maintain workflow efficiency while ensuring immediate patient access during procedures.
Funding
$12.6M 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
Interventional medical teams face significant risks from C-arm scatter radiation during fluoroscopy-guided procedures, leading to potential long-term health complications. Traditional radiation protection methods, such as lead aprons, offer incomplete shielding and can cause orthopedic strain due to their weight.
Solution
Radiaction Medical offers a dynamic radiation shielding system that blocks C-arm scatter radiation at its source, providing comprehensive head-to-toe protection for medical personnel. This technology deploys a barrier around the imaging beam, reducing radiation exposure by over 90% without impeding workflow efficiency or immediate patient access. The system is designed as an extension to the C-arm, featuring shields around both the image detector and the X-ray source to encapsulate the radiation beam. By proactively blocking radiation at the source, Radiaction minimizes exposure for all members of the interventional team, including those not typically well-protected by conventional methods, such as cardiac imagers.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and other medical professionals who routinely perform fluoroscopy-guided procedures, as well as hospitals and medical centers seeking to enhance occupational safety and reduce radiation exposure for their staff.
Features
- Dynamic barrier that deploys and retracts in 2-3 seconds, maintaining workflow efficiency
- Comprehensive shielding that blocks scatter radiation at the source, reducing exposure by over 90%
- Full-body protection for the interventional team, including head, neck, arms, and legs
- Integrated design as an extension to the C-arm, with shields around the image detector and X-ray source
- Reduced need for heavy lead aprons, minimizing orthopedic strain for medical personnel
- Suitable for use in hybrid labs and operating rooms