SageTech Medical utilizes a patented circular economy solution to capture and recycle waste volatile anaesthetic agents, such as sevoflurane and isoflurane, using a reusable filter system. This technology addresses the environmental impact of anaesthetic gases, which contribute significantly to healthcare's carbon footprint by releasing over 154,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions annually.
Funding
$8.8M 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
Waste volatile anesthetic gases, such as sevoflurane and isoflurane, contribute significantly to healthcare's carbon footprint, with over 154,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions released annually. Traditional methods involve the release of these gases into the atmosphere, posing environmental risks and representing a missed opportunity for resource recovery.
Solution
SageTech Medical offers a circular economy solution for capturing and recycling waste volatile anesthetic agents. The system utilizes a reusable filter (SID-Can) to safely capture available waste gases, including sevoflurane, isoflurane, and desflurane, directly from existing anesthetic equipment. Captured waste is then transported to regional hubs for recovery and recycling, yielding greener active pharmaceutical ingredients for future reuse. This approach integrates seamlessly into existing hospital infrastructure, providing a practical and fully managed collection and delivery service.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes hospitals and healthcare facilities seeking to reduce their carbon footprint and implement sustainable anesthesia practices.
Features
- Reusable SID-Can filter for capturing waste volatile anesthetic agents at the point of use.
- Universal integration with existing anesthetic equipment for simple deployment.
- Managed collection and delivery service for transporting captured waste to regional hubs.
- Recovery and recycling process to yield greener active pharmaceutical ingredients.
- Rigorously tested capture machine considered safe and effective by healthcare professionals and engineers.