SkyDance Vascular develops vascular access devices utilizing through-the-needle technology to protect catheters and preserve patient vessels. Their OspreyIV product line includes peripheral and midline closed IV catheter systems designed to improve insertion success rates and reduce needlestick injuries. This technology aims to set a new standard of care for peripheral vascular access procedures.
Funding
$5.8M 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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Problem
Traditional peripheral IV catheters, which are placed "over-the-needle," can lead to complications such as vessel trauma, infection, and needle-stick injuries during insertion. These issues contribute to low insertion success rates and potential harm to both patients and clinicians.
Solution
SkyDance Vascular addresses these challenges with the OspreyIV, a peripheral vascular access device employing a through-the-needle design. This innovative approach protects the catheter during insertion, minimizing the risk of vessel damage and contamination. The OspreyIV incorporates features like passive needle retraction and a bevel-only technique to enhance safety and improve patient outcomes. By physically separating the catheter from skin flora and directing fluids away from the vein wall, the OspreyIV aims to set a new standard of care for peripheral vascular access, reducing complications and improving overall success rates. The system is available in peripheral, closed, and midline closed IV catheter configurations.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes clinicians, hospitals, and vascular access specialists focused on improving patient safety and reducing complications associated with peripheral IV catheter insertions.
Features
- Through-the-needle catheter delivery system to protect the catheter during insertion
- Bevel Only Technique for entering the vessel with only the tip of the needle
- Skin Avoidance Technology to eliminate the risk of skin flora contact
- Passive Needle Retraction to mitigate needle-stick injuries
- Contoured Directional Flow catheter tip to minimize vessel wall damage during infusion
- Optional integrated extension set with pinch clamp
- MRI Conditional (3 Tesla)
- Thermosensitive Polyurethane Catheter with Radiopaque Striping