The startup has developed a single-use, self-expanding sterile glovebox that provides a surgical isolation system for extremities, enabling surgeries to be performed outside traditional operating rooms. This technology eliminates the need for electricity and infrastructure, allowing for greater flexibility in surgical settings.
Funding
$4.4M 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
Traditional operating rooms are expensive to build and maintain, limiting access to surgical procedures, especially in resource-constrained environments or field settings. Transporting patients to centralized surgical facilities can introduce delays and logistical challenges, potentially impacting patient outcomes. The need for sterile surgical environments further complicates the delivery of timely care in non-traditional settings.
Solution
Surgitent offers a single-use, self-expanding sterile glovebox that creates a localized surgical isolation system for extremities, enabling procedures outside conventional operating rooms. This technology eliminates the reliance on electricity and complex infrastructure, providing greater flexibility in diverse surgical settings. The Surgitent system brings the operating room to the patient, expanding access to sterile surgical environments in situations where traditional ORs are not feasible or readily available. By adapting germ-free isolator concepts with modern laser welding technology, Surgitent provides a practical and readily deployable solution for surgical isolation.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes healthcare providers, hospitals, and medical organizations seeking to expand surgical access in resource-limited settings, field hospitals, or situations where traditional operating rooms are unavailable.
Features
- Single-use, self-expanding design for rapid deployment and setup
- Sterile glovebox environment to minimize infection risk
- Enables surgical procedures on extremities outside of traditional operating rooms
- Eliminates the need for electricity and complex infrastructure
- Adaptable design to suit various anatomical regions and surgical interventions