ScubaTx™ is commercializing Persufflation, a proven organ preservation technique, to provide a cost-effective solution for healthcare providers facing the limitations of traditional ice box storage. By extending organ viability beyond 24 hours, the ScubaTx™ device aims to increase the availability of transplantable organs while delivering significant financial savings to medical institutions.
Funding
$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
Current methods of organ preservation, primarily ice box storage, limit the viability of organs to under 24 hours. Advanced organ preservation systems exist, but their high cost and large size restrict their accessibility for many healthcare providers. This limitation reduces the availability of transplantable organs and increases costs for medical institutions.
Solution
ScubaTx is developing a cost-effective organ preservation device leveraging Persufflation, a proven technique, to extend organ viability beyond 24 hours. By utilizing advanced software design, the ScubaTx device aims to provide a practical solution for healthcare providers facing the limitations of traditional storage methods. This extended preservation time increases the pool of available organs for transplant and delivers financial savings to medical institutions by reducing waste and improving logistical efficiency.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes healthcare providers, hospitals, and transplant centers seeking to extend organ viability, increase the availability of transplantable organs, and reduce costs associated with organ preservation.
Features
- Utilizes Persufflation technology for enhanced organ preservation.
- Aims to extend organ viability beyond 24 hours.
- Cost-effective design to address financial constraints of healthcare providers.
- Leverages advanced software for precise control and monitoring of the preservation process.