Toetal Solutions develops the ZipToe™ Hammertoe System, a surgeon-designed implant that utilizes a deployable nitinol mechanism to provide active compression and prevent rotation in rigid hammertoe deformities. This technology enhances surgical precision and stability, addressing the need for effective treatment options in foot and ankle surgery.
Funding
$4.5M 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
Rigid hammertoe deformities require surgical intervention to correct the bone fusion. Current surgical options may lack the precision and stability needed for optimal bone fusion, potentially leading to complications such as rotation and incomplete correction.
Solution
Toetal Solutions develops the ZipToe™ Hammertoe System, a surgeon-designed implant intended to address rigid hammertoe deformities with enhanced precision and stability. The system utilizes a deployable nitinol mechanism to provide active compression at the fusion site, which helps prevent rotation and promote proper bone fusion. The ZipToe™ system is delivered sterile-packed with all necessary disposable instrumentation, facilitating its use in various surgical settings. The design incorporates surgeon input from inception to production, aiming to optimize clinical outcomes.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes foot and ankle surgeons who perform procedures to correct rigid hammertoe deformities, specifically within Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs).
Features
- Deployable nitinol implant for active compression
- Sterile-packed with all necessary disposable instrumentation
- Designed for seamless precision and stability
- User-friendly design for ease of implantation
- Designed to eliminate rotation at the fusion site