SwiftDuct provides a real‑time navigation kit for ERCP procedures that uses conductivity sensors in its SwiftGlide™ guidewire to differentiate bile from pancreatic juice, guiding the wire directly to the bile duct. Combined with the highly flexible Swiftome™ papillotome, the system reduces cannulation attempts, procedure time, radiation exposure, and the risk of post‑procedure pancreatitis, integrating seamlessly with existing endoscopy equipment.
Funding
$800K 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
During ERCP procedures, gastroenterologists must cannulate the bile duct through a shared opening that also leads to the pancreatic duct. In roughly 20% of cases, blind navigation, anatomical variations, and limited operator skill cause repeated attempts, longer procedure times, higher costs, and an increased risk of post‑procedure pancreatitis (≈10% incidence).
Solution
SwiftDuct offers a real‑time navigation system that guides the guidewire directly to the bile duct by exploiting the distinct electrical conductivity of bile versus pancreatic juice. The system combines a highly flexible papillotome (Swiftome™) with a sensor‑enabled guidewire (SwiftGlide™) that detects conductivity differences, providing immediate feedback on duct location. This enables gastroenterologists to select the correct path quickly, reducing cannulation attempts, procedure duration, radiation exposure, and the likelihood of pancreatic inflammation. The kit integrates seamlessly into standard ERCP workflows, allowing clinicians to perform safer and more efficient biliary interventions.
Target Audience
Primary customers are gastroenterologists and endoscopy centers performing ERCP procedures, as well as hospitals seeking to improve biliary cannulation success rates and reduce complication costs.
Features
- SwiftGlide™ smart guidewire equipped with conductivity sensors that differentiate bile from pancreatic fluid in real time
- Swiftome™ papillotome with exceptional distal bending flexibility for improved maneuverability around anatomical variations
- Integrated navigation feedback displayed to the endoscopist, eliminating blind wire advancement
- Compatibility with existing ERCP endoscopes and accessories, requiring no major equipment changes
- Designed to lower radiation exposure by reducing the number of fluoroscopic checks needed during cannulation