Tend Health has developed a Collection and Processing (CAP) device that simplifies the collection, preparation, and encapsulation of gut microbiome material from stool samples for therapeutic use. This technology addresses the challenges of accessing and utilizing diverse gut microbiome samples, which are essential for effective treatments but are often difficult and costly to process.
Funding
$3.6M 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
Processing stool samples for gut microbiome therapies is difficult, costly, and time-consuming, hindering access to diverse gut microbiome material needed for effective treatments. Current methods are either invasive, like colonoscopies, or rely on manual processing steps that are prone to contamination and variability.
Solution
Tend Health offers the Collection and Processing (CAP) device, a closed-system technology that simplifies the collection, preparation, and encapsulation of gut microbiome material from stool samples. The CAP device enables rapid and reliable processing, reducing the time, cost, and effort associated with preparing fecal microbiota for transplant (FMT). By streamlining the workflow, Tend Health aims to improve access to microbiome-based therapies for researchers, clinicians, and patients.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes researchers and clinicians involved in FMT and other microbiome-based therapies, as well as patients seeking access to these treatments.
Features
- Closed-system design minimizes contamination risk during processing.
- Integrated collection, filtration, and encapsulation in a single device.
- Rapid processing time compared to traditional manual methods.
- Standardized protocol ensures consistent microbiome material preparation.
- Compatibility with various encapsulation formats for different therapeutic applications.